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    Magnesium Oxide

    March 20, 2018, Categories  Chemistry/Nanotechnology

    MAGNESIUM OXIDE

    ~ also known as Magnesia; Oxomagnesium;1309-48-4; Periclase; Seawater magne; etc. is a white hygroscopic solid mineral, which naturally occurs as the mineral periclase, and it is a source of magnesium. The global magnesium oxide market was US$ 5,505 Mn at the end of 2016 and is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 4.1% between 2016 and 2026.
    Chemical structure: It has an empirical formula of MgO and consists of a lattice of Mg2+ ions and O2− ions. These ions are held together by ionic bonding.
    Properties: Magnesium oxide is a hygroscopic fine white solid, frequently found as a powder. It is colorless, odorless, and has a boiling point of 6512° F at 760 mm Hg pressure. It is basically insoluble in water and ethanol, but soluble in ammonium salt solutions and acids.
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    Phosphoric Acid

    March 20, 2018, Categories  Chemistry/Nanotechnology

    PHOSPHORIC ACID

    ~ also known as Orthophosphoric Acid; O-Phosphoric acid; 7664-38-2; Phosphoric(V) Acid); Sonac; Phosphorsaeure; etc. is a colorless, odorless phosphorus-containing inorganic acid. The global phosphoric acid market during 2017 to 2022 is projected to exceed US$ 30,000 Mn by 2022 end, at a CAGR of 3.4%.
    Chemical structure:  H3PO4 or H3O4P. It is a phosphorus-containing inorganic acid.
    Properties: Phosphoric acid is a clear colorless liquid or clear crystalline solid. The pure solid melts at a temperature of 42.35°C. It has a density of 1.834 g/cm3. The liquid form is typically an 85% aqueous solution. It is shipped as both liquid and solid. It is corrosive to tissue and metals...
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    Stem Cells treat Macular Degeneration

    March 20, 2018, Categories  Health/Medical, Biology/Biotechnology

    Retinal pigmented epithelial cells

    Stem cell-derived retinal pigmented epithelial cells. Cell borders are green and nuclei are red. Photo Credit: DENNIS CLEGG, UCSB CENTER FOR STEM CELL BIOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

    Researchers helped develop a specially engineered retinal patch to treat people with sudden, severe sight loss. In July 2015, 86-year-old Douglas Waters developed severe age-related macular degeneration (AMD). He struggled to see things clearly, even when up close. A few months later, he became part of a clinical trial that used stem cell-derived ocular cells developed in part by researchers at UC Santa Barbara. His retinal eyepatch was implanted at Moorfields Eye Hospital, a National Health Service (NHS) facility in Waters’ hometown of London, England.

    In the months before Waters’ surgery, his vision was poor and he ...

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    Maleic Anhydride

    March 20, 2018, Categories  Chemistry/Nanotechnology

    MALEIC ANHYDRIDE

    ~ also known as 2,5-Furandione; Maleic acid anhydride; Furan-2,5-dione; 108-31-6; Toxilic anhydride; etc. is the acid anhydride of maleic acid. It is prepared industrially on a large scale for use in coatings and polymers. The maleic anhydride market size is estimated to reach USD 5.08 Billion by the year 2020, at a CAGR of 6.8% between 2015 and 2020.
    Chemical structure: It is an organic compound with the chemical formula C2H2(CO)2O or C4H2O3.
    Properties: Maleic anhydride is a colorless or white crystal with a pungent smell. It melts at a temperature of 113°F. Its vapors, dusts, and fumes strongly irritate the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Flashpoint is 218°F. Auto-ignition temperature is 890°F. It is soluble in water and ether and decomposes in hot solvent.
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