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molecular-purification-cascade

A series of tanks and submicroscopic rotating wheels selectively filter molecules to progressively clean air and water.

1 chapter across 1 book

The Diamond Age (1996)Neal Stephenson

Chapter 18

This chapter describes Source Victoria, an advanced ecological and molecular purification system integrated into the environment of New Chusan. It details the design and function of the Royal Ecological Conservatory, emphasizing the fractal, biomimetic architecture that processes and purifies air and water through a cascade of molecular filters. The chapter highlights the blend of ecological sensitivity and engineering precision that underpins the system, illustrating the interplay between technology and nature in this futuristic setting.