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Feel the burn: Silica/alumina was prepared in milliseconds by flame-spray pyrolysis (see picture) with a homogeneous composition and at super-high calcination temperatures. This solid acid has tunable acidity ranging from weak or moderate to strong Brønsted acidity. This unique property makes this material versatile for desired industrial applications.