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Preparation of Hydrophobic Metal-Organic Frameworks via Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition of Perfluoroalkanes for the Removal of Ammonia
Published on: October 10, 2013
Basic mechanisms of gas transport and past research using perfluorocarbons
1Professor of Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine and Director of VCURES at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, 1101 East Marshal Street, Sanger Hall B1-007, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia 23298-0695, USA,
Abstract:
Perfluorocarbon compounds have been utilized either in pure (neat) form or as emulsions suspended in aqueous fluids. These man-made chemicals possess a unique physical property allowing them to dissolve much more respiratory gases than any water-based system. Understanding the basic physical chemistry surrounding these emerging medical technologies will assure they are utilized to maximum benefit for mankind. It is clear they should not simply be viewed as 'blood substitutes' but rather as enhanced gas transport pharmaceuticals.
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