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Let's Mod - A Community Collab Project with DeeSims!

DeeSims and I thought it would be fun to take you all along the process of building a mod. So you get to see the good, bad and ugly.. and emphasis on the ugly. She is using this set in her current Let's Play R2R series and then we are tagging up once a week to discuss the updates, improvements, bugs, roadblocks, and all the fun that comes with modding.

The functionality of this set focuses on catching and selling crustaceans such as lobsters and crabs. We are making a table that lets you package these into crates and sell at custom market stalls that are part of this set. These market stalls also let you buy scuba gear and equipment such as jet skis!

If you are interested in the process or want to learn how to mod, then tune in this Sunday 2 PM PT for a joint livestream with me & Dee! We plan to do this once a week until the mod is ready for release.

This project has lots of room for new ideas so tune in and let us know what else you want to see!

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Dee featured the first test version of this mod in this video here if you want to check it out!

Otherwise we will see you for the first Let's Mod video this Sunday at 2 PM PT! You can watch anytime afterwards if you can't make the stream :)

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All the books I reviewed in 2022 (Part III: Nonfiction part 1)

I. Electrify by Saul Griffith

The MacArthur prizewinning engineer offers a detailed, optimistic and urgent roadmap for a climate-respecting energy transition that we can actually accomplish in 10–15 years. The US’s energy budget has been wildly overstated. About half of the energy that the US consumes is actually the energy we need to dig, process, transport, store and use fossil fuels.

Renewables have these costs, too, but nothing near the costs of using fossil fuels. An all-electric nation is about twice as efficient as a fossil fuel nation. That means that the problem of electrifying America is only half as hard as we’ve been told it was. A just energy transition isn’t a transition to ecology austerity — you can have better, cheaper versions of the stuff you love.

https://pluralistic.net/2021/12/09/practical-visionary/#popular-engineering

II. The Right to Repair by Aaron Perzanowski

In a series of short, punchy chapters, Perzanowski lays out the ancient, noble and necessary case for repair — a practice as old as the first resharpened stone axe — and proceeds to dissect each of the idiotic pretenses used to block it. From IP law to trade law, from consumer protection to consumer safety, from cybersecurity to unfair competition, Perzanowski demolishes the corporate argument for filling our planet up with immortal garbage in the name of consumerism.

https://pluralistic.net/2022/01/29/planned-obsolescence/#r2r

III. Woody Guthrie, Songs and Art * Words and Wisdom by Nora Guthrie and Robert Santelli

332 pages of reproductions of Guthrie’s art, songs and journals, as well as essays by notables who were influenced by Guthrie, as well as two of his kids: Arlo and Nora Guthrie. Guthrie’s journals and essays chart the development of a full-fledged philosophy of art and aesthetics.

https://pluralistic.net/2022/02/06/this-land-is-your-land/#this-machine-kills-fascists

IV. The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow

The most important book I read in 2022. Its core argument: that the shape of societies — hierarchical or non, authoritarian or free — is not foreordained by our technology or living arrangements. We are free to choose who we want to be: equal or unequal, coercive or free, warlike or peaceful. A dizzying, thorough, beautifully told series of histories of ancient civilizations, many of which have only come into focus thanks to recent advances in archaeological technology. They show that every conceivable variation on centralization, coercion, hierarchy, violence, agriculture and urbanism has existed, in multiple places, for hundreds or thousands of years at a time.

https://pluralistic.net/2022/03/08/three-freedoms/#anti-fatalism

V. How to Take Over the World by Ryan North

A popular science book that tours a wide-ranging set of technological ideas by means of explaining how to realize the supervillain plots so beloved of Marvel comics. It’s full of extremely funny, extremely informative riffs that make for an engrossing frame for very deep dives into knowledge that are esoteric, interdisciplinary, and damned interesting.

https://pluralistic.net/2022/04/16/they-laughed-at-me-in-vienna/#ill-show-them-all

VI. The High Sierra by Kim Stanley Robinson

A unique and profound piece of western literature. The key is in that subtitle: “A Love Story.” It’s a memoir, of how Robinson came to be a Sierra person, starting with a reckless adventure in the mountains while tripping on LSD, wildly unprepared but young and vigorous and lucky. It’s a story about the physical being of the Sierra. The Sierra is revealed as the source of Robinson’s novelistic pastoralism — the vividness of the Martian hills, of space station interiors, of Antarctica. All of those descriptions are thinly veiled Sierras, like a set of stock characters in a novelist’s ensemble cast who are stand-ins for the people in his life.

It’s a story about the problems of the Sierras. The colonialism. The genocide. The place-names honoring the monsters of history, butted up against names commemorating heroes and lovers of the place, some settler colonialists, some First Nations. The ecocide, going back to the drowning of the Hetch Hetchy basin, not just to create a reservoir but to demoralize the advocates for nature and wilderness, scatter them so powerful men could continue to seize and destroy wild places.

It’s a story about living with the Sierras. Robinson recounts the history of the summer settlements — the places where First Nations people would come, year after year, for centuries, for fellowship and interchange and ritual. He tells the tale of the Sierra Club, the men — and especially the women — who loved the Sierras and whom the Sierra loved back.

Robinson made me fall in love with a place I’ve never been, and miss it even though I’ve never known it.

https://pluralistic.net/2022/05/25/the-wild-places/#sierra-people

VII. Ways of Being by James Bridle

A big, lyrical, strange and inspiring book about the “more than human world” — a world that encompasses the worldview of animals, ecosystems, and software. “Inanimate” objects — a homebrew self-driving car and a recommendation algorithm — both have distinct worldviews (umwelts). Our own umwelt and desires impact these inanimate objects, too; we are inextricably tangled up with them. Their actions result from our actions, and our actions result from theirs.

The whole world — from microscopic organisms that are neither animals nor plants to birds to primates, to plants and the fungi that interpenetrate and coexist with their root cells — is part of this phenomenon. Indeed, the interconnectedness of everything is so profound and so undeniable that any close examination of any phenomenon, being, or object leads to the inescapable conclusion that it can’t be understood as a separate, standalone thing, separate from everything else.

https://pluralistic.net/2022/06/07/more-than-human/#umwelt

Next up: more nonfiction!

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An open letter to Tidal Streaming

I am both an artist ( 33 Bowls ) with material on Tidal and a satisfied, so far, customer. I know what my music sounded like and sounds like, and can state unequivocally that MQA is closer to the real thing than even hi-res HD PCM; the nuances, the textures, the relaxed ease of listening, the details, the space, the timing, the soul of the music are present with MQA in ways that, as good as HD PCM can sound, are simply not quite there with HD PCM (erroneously referred to as HD FLAC, more on that later). Compared to MQA, PCM (including “HD” high bit rate PCM) also has a glare, zing, edge that on some systems can sound brighter and therefore be mis-interpreted as better --- when in fact that is an artifact of PCM sampling that MQA uniquely ameliorates. When you listen to a good MQA demo at a salon, studio or show, you will understand why major players in the music biz have enthusiastically embraced MQA, with 20 Million tracks to date mastered in MQA.

It is understandable but not commendable for Tidal’s new management to hedge their bets on MQA. However, such a backtrack away from the customer base that Tidal built their reputation upon is not necessarily the brightest business strategy. Is Tidal management counting on very short term memory of the existing customer base when backtracking away from the millions of MQA mastered and remastered tracks described by Tidal as this?

“Master. Authenticated files from mastering process. Studio quality. Unrivaled clarity and depth.”

Going after a minority of customers from a smaller competitor while alienating existing customers will “bite you in the butt” eventually. Don’t alienate your existing customer base. All it will take is one streaming competitor, larger or smaller, hosting the millions of MQA tracks that already exist. It would behoove Tidal to pay attention to actual current long term Tidal customers who are the customer base and word of mouth that Tidal has built the business upon, and ignore haters and trolls who are not actually current Tidal customers.

Adding more customer choices, in this case, formats, is usually a good thing, however, excluding an existing customers’ preference as a default option is just plain short sighted.

See, if instead of being swayed by a small but shrill group of sock puppet trolls, haters, and shills, if you actually listen to a good MQA demo at a salon, studio or show, you will understand why major players in the music biz have enthusiastically embraced MQA as evidenced by 20 Million tracks to date mastered in MQA.

Unlike the hodge poge of so called “hi-res” HD PCM and DSD formats vying for attention as incremental improvement at an exponential cost of bandwidth and file size; with no standardized conjugate reconstruction filters, that all to varying degrees have inherent audible time smear aka temporal blur from gibbs phenomena pre and post ringing on transients; while providing no authentication --- no other format or process can do what MQA does: elegantly, efficiently and accurately reproducing all of the music end to end; being backwards compatible with existing equipment and infrastructure, and being able to clean up existing digital masters.

As to the misnomer of “specialized decoder” --- not needed. As MQA is backwards compatible, MQA files can play back with improved fidelity on legacy 1fs 44.1/48 DACs and decoders with no USB driver issues. So called hi-res HD PCM “FLAC” files are not plug and play, and do actually need specialized drivers, hardware and software. For instance, Tidal Desktop with MQA software decoding, aka first unfold enabled, feeding an R2R DAC can sound quite nice. Such an option as default needs to remain in future updates of Tidal Desktop, Android and Apple apps.

It’s ludicrous that this needs to be explained again: FLAC is a container, not the contents. When streaming bit perfect PCM material, whether CD quality 44.1/16, or so called hi-res HD PCM, or authenticated MQA, bit perfect lossless bit packing that FLAC uses was invented by the same Bob Stuart who also happens to be a co-developer of MQA. So, he wrote the book on that. He knows what he is doing. More here:

https://www.tumblr.com/33bowls/714450718525947904/mqa-faq

https://www.aes.org/journal/online/JAES_V67/5/

In summary: the internet is full of obnoxious sock puppets, trolls, haters, shills. You should know better than to listen to or be swayed by them. There are good reasons why top recording engineers, producers, mastering engineers prefer MQA as closer to the source than other formats and processes. Take good care of MQA, as MQA has taken good care of you, and will continue to do so, if you are up for it.

Update: 

It appears that at least some of the tracks that Tidal is now claiming are HD PCM “Tidal max” are likely up-sampled MQA 44.1k or 48k folded tracks. One label states that their streamed tracks, directly or via aggregator, are all MQA, and that none have been resubmitted as 96k or 192k HD PCM. Unlike MQA’s inclusion of embedded proof of provenance coded and buried in the dither, to indicate that the bitstream is bit for bit perfect from the studio, the flac container has no such provision for authentication. So, HD PCM “Tidal max” files could be upsampled versions of folded MQA sources, and there is no way to prove or disprove that assertion, except to perform real time FFTs of the files. And, there is more to MQA than just sample rate: correct conjugate filtering with minimal time smear or dispersion on transients also known as de-blurring is a perceptually significant feature of MQA, which is ruined when an MQA file is up-sampled rather than unfolded. Max, as HD or high bit rate PCM delivered via FLAC container as a “preferred” default is a step backwards compared to the excellent sonics of MQA, also delivered via FLAC container.

What say, Tidal?

What are the sources of your streamed files?

https://twitter.com/mattrevenir/status/315999590933475330?s=61&t=r2r-aisyh5HbOOJR8jcQjA

Did Alex actually write the Monroeville lyrics?

LMAO otter is not exactly what you'd call a reliable source especially about songwriting credit. he also said that he wrote early sunsets completely so take that for what it is

alex is listed as producer on that song & vampires and he was in the studio so i suppose it's not totally impossible he contributed to like minor lyric changes during the recording process but like. i wouldn't trust much of what otter said ten years after the fact to random mcr teens on twitter

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Harnessing Efficiency: The Role of Heat Transfer Rollers in Industrial Processes

Introduction:

In the realm of industrial manufacturing, efficiency is paramount. Whether it's in printing, laminating, or processing various materials, optimizing production processes is key to staying competitive. One often-overlooked yet critical component in this pursuit of efficiency is the heat transfer roller. These seemingly simple cylinders play a significant role in facilitating heat transfer across various materials, impacting the quality and speed of production processes. In this blog post, we'll delve into the intricacies of heat transfer rollers, exploring their functions, applications, and the pivotal role they play in industrial settings.

Understanding Heat Transfer Rollers:

At its core, a heat transfer roller is a cylindrical device designed to transfer heat uniformly across its surface. It consists of a metal core, typically aluminum or steel, encased in a rubber or silicone sleeve. The roller's surface is engineered with precision to ensure even heat distribution, crucial for consistent processing results. Heat transfer rollers at R2r Engineering operate on the principle of conduction, where heat energy is transferred from the roller to the material in contact with it.

Applications Across Industries:

The versatility of heat transfer rollers makes them indispensable across a wide range of industries. In the printing industry, they are utilized in processes such as offset printing and heat-set web printing to dry ink quickly and uniformly, enhancing print quality and reducing production time. Similarly, in the textile industry, heat transfer rollers aid in dye fixation and fabric lamination, ensuring vibrant colors and durable bonds.

Moreover, heat transfer rollers find extensive use in the plastics and packaging industries. They contribute to thermoforming processes by heating plastic sheets to their forming temperature, enabling precise shaping of packaging materials. Additionally, in laminating applications, heat transfer rollers play a crucial role in bonding multiple layers of materials, resulting in strong, cohesive laminates used in various packaging and industrial applications.

Enhancing Efficiency and Quality:

The efficiency of industrial processes heavily relies on the performance of heat transfer rollers. By facilitating rapid and uniform heat transfer, these rollers enable faster processing speeds, thereby increasing productivity. Furthermore, their ability to maintain consistent temperatures across the entire surface ensures uniformity in product quality, minimizing defects and waste.

In addition to speed and quality, heat transfer rollers contribute to energy efficiency in manufacturing operations. Their precise control of heat distribution reduces energy consumption compared to alternative heating methods, making them environmentally sustainable solutions for heat-intensive processes.

Innovations Driving Performance:

Advancements in materials science and manufacturing technologies have led to significant improvements in heat transfer roller design and performance. Modern heat transfer rollers feature advanced coatings and surface treatments that enhance durability, reduce friction, and improve heat conductivity. Furthermore, innovations in temperature control systems, such as integrated sensors and heating elements, enable precise temperature regulation, optimizing process parameters for maximum efficiency and quality.

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While heat transfer rollers offer numerous benefits, they are not without challenges. High operating temperatures and mechanical stresses can lead to wear and tear over time, necessitating regular maintenance and replacement. Additionally, variations in material properties and processing conditions require careful selection and customization of heat transfer rollers to ensure optimal performance in specific applications.

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Heat transfer rollers are unsung heroes in the realm of industrial manufacturing, silently driving efficiency and quality across various processes. Their ability to uniformly transfer heat plays a crucial role in enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and ensuring product integrity. As industries continue to evolve, embracing innovations in heat transfer roller technology will be key to staying ahead in a competitive landscape driven by efficiency and quality.

Finance & Accounting BPO Market Size To Reach $110.74 Billion By 2030

Finance & Accounting BPO Market Growth & Trends

The global financial and accounting business process outsourcing market size is expected to reach 110.74 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2023 to 2030, according to the recent reports of Grand View Research, Inc. Innovation, global competition, and new technologies are the key driving factors behind the expansion and growth of the finance & accounting business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. Technologies such as robotic process automation (RPA) that have emerged over the past few years have influenced the BPO industry.

RPA with its speed, efficiency, and cost savings abilities is slowly making its way into all industries and all types of business processes. Robotic process automation has also emerged as the fastest-growing trend in finance & accounting BPO, particularly in the management sector, providing high-value creation with fast time-to-value and notable cost savings. These developments would further drive the market’s growth during the forecast period.

Earlier, the customer service industry was entirely reliant upon Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and websites for transferring a call to the correct representative. However, now a day’s most of the population has at least one social media account, resulting in a significant shift in consumer behavior. Social media browsing has recently become the third most popular online activity. Companies have now realized the importance of social media as it provides consumer data and feedback that can enhance a company’s ability to analyze impending trends and innovate.

Enterprises are aggressively investing in real-time customer engagement instead of call center software programs, which will allow them to procure first-hand product insights and turn concerns into new solutions or products that will address the upcoming challenges. This change in customer management is considered a huge opportunity by the finance & accounting business process outsourcing service providers.

Leading vendors such as Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Infosys Ltd, and TCS are increasingly incorporating AI and blockchain technologies to provide a differentiated offering to their clients. Favorable government initiatives are also paving the way for the growth of the overall outsourcing market in India.

For instance, in May 2020, the Government of India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) portal that aims to encourage technological innovation, startups, and the development of intellectual properties. Similarly, in the Philippines, lower labor costs, competitive IT infrastructure, a highly educated and skilled workforce, and favorable tax incentives are some of the factors driving the growth of the financial and accounting (F&A) business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

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Finance And Accounting Business Process Outsourcing Market Report Highlights

The record-to-pay segment is anticipated to observe a CAGR of 12.2% during the forecast period. A number of providers such as Accenture and KPMG are building up Centers of Excellence (CoE) to progress R2R process expertise. These service providers are also forging technology partnerships to get access to tools beyond the general ledger and recognition. For instance, reporting solutions and asset management solutions

The large enterprise segment is anticipated to observe a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period. Large enterprises are adopting new business strategies to capture a huge chunk of buyers and retain their position in the finance and accounting BPO market

The IT & telecommunications segment is anticipated to observe a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period. Financial and accounting outsourcing is being used by telecommunications companies all over the world to reduce overall capital expenditure (CAPEX). F&A outsourcing solutions assist telecom companies in developing a flexible strategy for optimizing current investments, managing cost pressures, acquiring and retaining more customers, and gaining access to specialized resources

North American finance & accounting BPO market is expected to reach USD 38.88 billion by 2030. The growth is ascribed to the increasing adoption of cloud enablement and digital-related services that requires frequent assistance and maintenance for business operations

Financial And Accounting Business Process Outsourcing Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global finance and accounting business process outsourcing market based on service, enterprise size, vertical, and region:

Financial & Accounting Business Process Outsourcing Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

Order-to-cash

Procure-to-pay

Record-to-report

Source-to-pay

Multi Processed

Financial & Accounting Business Process Outsourcing Enterprise-size Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Large Enterprises

Financial & Accounting Business Process Outsourcing Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2018 - 2030)

BFSI

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Energy & Utilities

Travel & Logistics

IT & Telecommunications

Media & Entertainment

Retail

Others

Financial & Accounting Business Process Outsourcing Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion; 2018 - 2030)

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

U.K.

Germany

France

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

Singapore

Malaysia

Philippines

Indonesia

Thailand

Latin America

Brazil

Mexico

MEA

List of Key Players in the Finance And Accounting Business Process Outsourcing Market

Accenture

Infosys Limited (Infosys BPM)

HCL Technologies Limited

Wipro Limited

Capgemini

Sutherland

IBM Corporation

Tata Consultancy Services Limited

Genpact

Fiserv, Inc.

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Inventions that Pave the Way for Green Hydrogen Fuel Cells - Technology Org

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Inventions that Pave the Way for Green Hydrogen Fuel Cells - Technology Org

It would be a challenge for any scientist to match Alexey Serov’s rate of inventions related to green hydrogen fuel. Serov, a researcher at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has 84 patents with at least 35 more under review, so his electrifying pace is unlikely to slow down any time soon.

In ORNL’s battery materials laboratory, Alexey Serov makes a battery catalyst that contains no platinum group metals. A pending patent on the process will join his extensive portfolio of inventions. Image credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

Serov’s research focuses on the materials and performance of fuel cells that power electric vehicles or buildings by converting hydrogen and oxygen into heat, water and electricity. Fuel cells create energy through an electrochemical reaction rather than by burning liquid fuel like gasoline or diesel.

Producing and using hydrogen fuel requires a somewhat circular procedure. First, a process called electrolysis splits water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen inside a device called an electrolyzer. That hydrogen then recombines with oxygen in a fuel cell to generate electricity. The interrelated nature of these steps means that improvements to either step can benefit the whole system.

When the electricity powering electrolysis comes from a clean energy source like wind or solar, the resulting product is called “green” hydrogen because its entire life cycle generates no climate-changing air pollution.

Serov’s inventions enhance all the steps from generating to using green hydrogen. His research in the Energy Science and Technology Directorate spans materials, devices like electrolyzers and the catalysts that set off the reactions.

ORNL’s Alexey Serov researches ways to improve hydrogen fuel cells and materials and the electrolysis process. Image credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

Materials to manufacturing

Both electrolyzers and fuel cells have parts similar to a battery: positively and negatively charged electrodes which trade ions through an electrolyte sandwiched between. An electrocatalyst at the surface of the electrodes triggers a chemical reaction that separates or combines hydrogen and oxygen.

An effective electrocatalyst is key to the overall fuel cell performance. Today, electrocatalysts are usually made from expensive metals in the platinum group that are among the rarest on Earth.

“Decreasing the platinum group metals decreases system efficiency and longevity, so you produce less product for the same price over time,” Serov said. “One option is improving that expensive system. But we are also looking for a more abundant and cheaper material. Even if it’s less active, we could afford using more of it.”

However, adding more material increases the size and weight of fuel cells. A large system won’t fit under the hood of a truck, although it could be used to power a home or to back up an electrical system. Serov is working on various technologies to balance these tricky tradeoffs.

Serov is unusual in not only improving fuel cell technology but also transitioning it to mass production. He is providing national leadership as deputy director of a new DOE Roll-2-Roll, or R2R, a multilab collaboration to scale up production of electrocatalyst materials as well as speed up electrode production processes.

Home to the country’s largest open-access center for battery manufacturing research and development, ORNL offers unusual opportunities to scale up laboratory discoveries using roll-to-roll and thermal analysis equipment, electron microscopes and other specialized tools in its Battery Manufacturing Facility.

The inventing of an inventor

Thanks to Serov’s mother, a physician, his childhood home in a Russian village stayed well-supplied with chemistry books. By his first year of high school, he was already hooked on laboratory experiments.

A summer camp, held in his region by Moscow State University, cemented his desire to be a chemist and attend that college, where he earned several degrees before joining the faculty as an organic chemistry researcher.

When Samsung SDI recruited Serov at a job fair, he packed off to South Korea to develop innovative fuel cells, beginning his track record of patents. His subsequent doctoral research took him in the new direction of studying short-lived, highly radioactive isotopes at the University of Bern in Switzerland. That research provided the chance to be part of the first experiments determining the chemical properties of two human-made elements, copernicium and flerovium.

After South Korea and Switzerland, Serov’s next move took him to the United States. In each case, he jumped at a professional opportunity that piqued his interest, despite never having visited the country or studied the local language, except for English. Nevertheless, these choices weren’t hard for Serov: Besides his wife and two kids, his two great passions are travel and chemistry.

“My curiosity led me to making reactions, the physics of elementary particles, and real-world applications,” Serov said. “Research related to fuel cells allows me to combine those interests to solve very challenging scientific and applied problems.”

In his new job at the University of New Mexico, where Serov eventually became an associate research professor, he developed ways to make hydrogen fuel cells more affordable. “Around 2012, we found a nice class of materials that was a really good substitute for platinum in the fuel cell,” said Serov.

Made from iron, carbon and nitrogen, this material could be made anywhere from partially burned biological or other organic materials and was literally dirt cheap. Serov served as chief scientist to a startup company that licensed the innovation.

The venture was successful, but once the technology matured, Serov began pining for new discoveries. That’s what brought him to ORNL in 2021.

“Alexey is a passionate and creative scientist whose skill sets in both materials science and green energy applications bring a unique perspective that seemingly moves ideas from a very small scale to demonstration,” said Ilias Belharouak, ORNL corporate fellow and head of the lab’s electrification section.

“His inventions and work on catalysis and the production and use of hydrogen have the potential to make hydrogen-powered storage and conversion devices substantial players in the decarbonization of our economy.”

At ORNL, Serov expanded his focus to include not only utilizing hydrogen fuel but producing it and using it for purposes outside transportation.

“Initially water electrolysis was mainly targeted to creating hydrogen for automobiles, especially heavy-duty trucks,” Serov said. “Now that we have a more holistic picture, we know it can be used in practically all sectors of the economy, leading to rapid decarbonization of industry.”

For example, hydrogen chemical synthesis is used in producing ammonia and other industrial chemicals. Hydrogen can be substituted for the coke used in making steel, eliminating carbon dioxide emissions. Hydrogen cells could also potentially be used to create long-term electric grid storage for the excess energy produced by solar and wind farms.

Serov represents ORNL in three other DOE hydrogen research initiatives which address various stages of hydrogen fuel cell development and rollout. For example, the Million Mile Fuel Cell Truck Consortium works to commercialize hydrogen-powered long haul trucks with zero emissions.

However, those trucks won’t be practical unless hydrogen fuel prices drop. To cut costs, the H2NEW Consortium seeks to reduce the amount of the platinum group metal iridium in the catalyst while keeping fuel cell efficiency.

“To meet demand in the next decade, we’d need to use all the iridium mined per year for electrolyzers,” Serov said. “That’s impossible, since it’s also used to make components for smart phones, lasers and other products.”

Serov has been working on the iridium problem from the recycling angle, too. Efficient recycling methods could extend the supply, reducing the need to mine it. Unfortunately, today’s recycling processes take 180 to 240 days to process the iridium from electrolyzer stacks.

Serov has applied for a patent on a method he developed, which dissolves metallic iridium in less than three days. He says this milestone could be his most important invention yet.

UT-Battelle manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory for DOE’s Office of Science. The single largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States, the Office of Science is working to address some of the most pressing challenges of our time. For more information, please visit energy.gov/science.

Source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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Account Reconciliation

Now, that we have discussed the sub-process of R2R let's understand the various Reconciliations used within an organization:

One of the most efficient and most commonly used tools for checking the accuracy of the bookkeeping system is a check known as "Reconciliation".

This check is usually carried out once a month, at the end of a month.

Reconciliation is the most common tool used by organizations for reconciling the balance as per the General Ledger books of the Company with the balance as per sub-ledger or bank statement and is made at the end of every month.

Various types of reconciliation used by the organization are:

1. Bank Reconciliation

2. Sub ledger Reconciliation

3. Inter Company Reconciliation

4. Other Balance sheet account Reconciliation

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Streamlining Finance and Accounting for CFOs – Championing Future Opportunities

Introduction

As a CFO, you are at the forefront of driving financial success and shaping your organization’s future. However, your responsibilities in handling various functionalities and overseeing daily operations often consume more time than you can spare from focusing on the holistic growth of your organization. Additionally, outdated workflows with manual validation or approval processes lead to delays in managing cash flow or creating robust financial plans. Therefore, enhancing the efficiency of the entire Finance and Accounting functionality, including O2C, P2P, R2R, and FPA, becomes crucial for you to champion future opportunities (CFO).

Adopting cutting-edge technologies is imperative to pursuing growth, efficiency, and improved financial management. One such solution that has revolutionized document management and processing is Intelligent Document Processing (IDP). This article will explore how DocVu.AI, an IDP solution, can free up your time and enable you to drive cost savings, improve efficiency, foster growth, enhance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts, and elevate financial management tasks.

Create Wealth for Stakeholders

As a CFO, staying ahead of the game can be a constant challenge. The business landscape is rapidly changing, and your time and resource demands are ever-increasing. It’s critical that you have the time to ensure that your organization can show long-term growth and create wealth for all stakeholders.

With DocVu.AI, you can automate your Finance and Accounting functions, freeing your time to focus on strategic initiatives that drive growth and create future opportunities. Our AI-powered solution ensures compliance, improves efficiency, and saves costs, allowing you to stay ahead of the curve and make data-driven decisions. Let DocVu.AI be your partner in Championing Future Opportunities (CFO)!

Navigate Economic Uncertainties

You have a lot on your plate in your role as a CFO, especially during times of economic uncertainty. That’s why you deserve that additional time to focus on strategic initiatives. At the same time, it’s also imperative that your Finance and Accounting functions keep operating efficiently, error-free, and cost-effectively.

Let DocVu.AI automate your routine Finance and Accounting transactions and support you in saving costs and improving efficiency while also ensuring compliance. This shall surely and certainly give you that extra time to navigate the business into the future and reinforce you in Championing Future Opportunities (CFO)!

Foster New Initiatives

As a CFO, you play a vital role in driving growth and innovation in your organization. But with increasing demands and limited time, it can be challenging to focus on new initiatives that can propel your company forward. That’s where DocVu.AI comes in.

By automating your time-consuming Finance and Accounting processes, you can free up time to explore new opportunities. Make data-driven decisions and confidently drive your business forward. Don’t let manual financial tasks hold you back from Championing Future Opportunities (CFO) – let us handle the details while you focus on the big picture.

Support Digital Transformation

Digital transformation has become essential for businesses to remain competitive in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. However, daily transactional Finance and Accounting functions can consume a significant portion of your time and hamper progress toward digital transformation goals.

DocVu.AI can help you overcome this hurdle by automating your Finance and Accounting processes and allowing you to redirect your focus toward strategic initiatives that drive growth, create future opportunities, and ensure your organization stays ahead of the curve.

Champion ESG Initiatives

As champions of sustainability and responsible business practices, you play a crucial role in enhancing your organization’s ESG efforts. Yet, implementing and managing ESG programs require dedicated time and resources.

By leveraging DocVu.AI’s advanced automation technology, you can streamline your financial processes, reduce errors, improve compliance, and cut costs. It lets you automate ESG-related data from various sources, ensuring transparency and facilitating compliance with regulatory requirements. It enables measuring, monitoring, and reporting key sustainability metrics, providing stakeholders with the necessary environmental and social impact insights. With the time freed up, you can engage in proactive analysis, perform in-depth financial modeling, and collaborate with other executives to develop robust business strategies that fuel growth and deliver long-term value.

Drive Cost Savings

One of the key responsibilities of a CFO is to identify and drive cost-saving initiatives. However, it can be challenging to dedicate time and resources to these efforts when you’re burdened with manual financial tasks.

DocVu.AI can help alleviate this burden by automating time-consuming Finance and Accounting processes such as order to cash, procure to pay, record to report, and financial planning and management. By freeing up your valuable time, you can proactively identify cost-saving opportunities, strengthen customer relationships, and cultivate meaningful connections.

Strengthen Customer Relationships

As a CFO, your role is crucial in driving growth and innovation, but it’s challenging to focus on building strong customer relationships amidst increasing demands. Enter DocVu.AI, the solution that automates your time-consuming Finance and Accounting processes, freeing up your valuable time.

With more time, you can cultivate meaningful connections with customers, driving your business forward. Don’t let manual financial tasks hinder your customer relationships. Instead, let DocVu.AI handle the details while you focus on nurturing those important connections.

Wrap Up

As a CFO, you have a pivotal role in driving growth, innovation, and positive change within your organization. By embracing the power of automation with DocVu.AI, you can unlock your full potential and overcome the challenges that hinder your progress. By leveraging technology to handle routine financial processes, you can confidently make data-driven decisions, champion future opportunities (CFO), and secure a prosperous future for your business. Embrace automation and unlock your potential as a CFO with DocVu.AI.

If you are looking for an IDP solution to improve the efficiency of your Finance and Accounting activities, please visit DocVu.AI for more information.

Advancing Innovation: A Spotlight on Graphene Suppliers

Introduction

Graphene, a remarkable material composed of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, has gained worldwide attention for its extraordinary properties and potential applications. As graphene continues to unlock new frontiers in materials science, a network of dedicated graphene suppliers has emerged to meet the growing demand for this wonder material. In this article, we will explore the world of graphene suppliers, their role in graphene mass production, and some exciting applications, including graphene paints, batteries, and the pricing landscape in India.

 

Nanoparticles Manufacturer: Pioneering the Graphene Revolution

Graphene suppliers play a pivotal role in advancing the graphene revolution, with many engaged in the production of graphene nanoparticles. These nanoparticles serve as the building blocks for various applications, from electronics to coatings and composites. They are typically produced through techniques like chemical vapor deposition (CVD) and liquid-phase exfoliation, resulting in high-quality graphene with exceptional electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties.

 

Graphene Mass Production: Bridging the Gap

Efforts to make graphene commercially viable have led to innovations in mass production techniques. Graphene suppliers have developed scalable methods for large-scale graphene production, including roll-to-roll (R2R) processes and chemical reduction of graphene oxide (GO). These advancements have reduced production costs, making graphene more accessible for various industries.

 

Graphene Paints: The Future of Coatings

Graphene-based paints have garnered attention for their remarkable properties. Graphene suppliers provide the crucial ingredient for these high-performance coatings, which offer benefits such as:

Superior Conductivity: Graphene-enhanced paints are electrically conductive, making them ideal for anti-static coatings and electromagnetic shielding.

Enhanced Durability: Graphene paints improve the durability and wear resistance of surfaces, prolonging the lifespan of structures and reducing maintenance costs.

Corrosion Resistance: Graphene coatings provide excellent resistance to corrosion, protecting materials in harsh environments.

Graphene Batteries: Powering the Future

Graphene is poised to revolutionize the battery industry, and graphene suppliers are at the forefront of this transformation. Graphene-enhanced batteries offer several advantages, including:

Fast Charging: Graphene batteries can charge significantly faster than traditional lithium-ion batteries, reducing charging times.

Increased Energy Density: These batteries have higher energy density, resulting in longer-lasting and more powerful energy storage solutions.

Longevity: Graphene batteries have longer lifespans, reducing the frequency of battery replacements and associated environmental impact.

Graphene Price in India: An Evolving Landscape

Graphene pricing has been a topic of interest, particularly in regions like India, where the demand for graphene is on the rise. While graphene was once considered a premium material with a high price tag, advancements in production techniques and increased competition among graphene suppliers have led to more competitive pricing.

In India, the cost of graphene varies depending on factors such as quality, quantity, and the specific application. As the graphene industry continues to grow and evolve, it is expected that graphene prices will become more accessible to a broader range of industries and applications.

 

Conclusion

Graphene suppliers are the driving force behind the widespread adoption of this remarkable material in various industries. Their efforts in graphene mass production, innovative applications like graphene paints and batteries, and competitive pricing strategies are key contributors to the continued growth of the graphene industry. As the potential of graphene continues to expand, we can expect even more groundbreaking developments and applications in the years to come, thanks to the dedicated efforts of graphene suppliers around the world.

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