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The Nature paper is promising but don't overreact on spot prices. Academic routes often struggle with catalyst costs and scalability. For now, focus on conventional drivers: bromine prices, which fell 12.9% year-on-year in May, and downstream agrochemical demand cycles.
For procurement, request stability data under ambient conditions. Many suppliers ship under nitrogen but users often store improperly. Also, check bromine content consistency between lots—variability here directly impacts stoichiometric calculations in custom synthesis.