on demand
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For example, photonic materials could have their color or optical response written, erased, and rewritten on demand.
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"Our approach brings us closer to dynamic, programmable colloidal materials that can be reconfigured on demand," said study author Glen Hocky, associate professor of chemistry and a faculty member at the Simons Center for Computational Physical Chemistry at NYU.
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However, although aluminum prices have been supported by stable alumina costs, the analyst notes that it could be partially held back by recent geopolitical uncertainties, which could weigh on demand.
A corridor, built sturdily, would free banks to hold other safe assets such as Treasurys instead of relying on reserve deposits as they do now, chiefly because the robust discount facility would reassure them they could seamlessly convert Treasurys into reserves on demand.
High interest rates and home prices have kept many home buyers on the sidelines, though, which has weighed on demand.
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