The Alexander polynomial vanishing conjecture for even-component amphicheiral links

Let $L=K_1\cup\cdots\cup K_r$ be an $r$-component link, and let

$$\Delta_L=\Delta_L(t_1,\ldots,t_r)\in \Lambda_r:=\mathbb{Z}[t_1^{\pm1},\ldots,t_r^{\pm1}],$$

where $t_i$ corresponds to a meridian of $K_i$. Suppose that $L$ is algebraically split and component-preservingly amphicheiral, and that $r$ is even. Alexander polynomial vanishing conjecture. Then

$$\Delta_L=0.$$

The conjecture gives a necessary condition for Alexander polynomials of algebraically split component-preservingly amphicheiral links. The source reports a partial affirmative answer, while the general assertion remains unresolved.