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New chemical prediction method could cut R&D waste

A potential approach to faster chemical development may reduce trial and error in manufacturing

This research suggests a method for predicting chemical outcomes could theoretically lower waste in developing affordable products. By minimizing failed experiments during chemical R&D, it might speed up production of goods that currently require costly, time-intensive testing. The approach targets reducing the financial and resource burden of creating new materials, which could lower prices for essential goods over time. However, the source material is unavailable for verification, so the current impact on real-world costs remains unconfirmed. The detail sits with the original research team and their full reporting.

Source: Phys.org