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Miniature Factories from the Sea

Algae are exceptionally gifted chemists and help climate protection. This is because algae take in carbon dioxide (CO2) and sunlight to produce chemicals such as carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. In special cases they even produce bioethanol, which is a...



Specialty Medical Gases—A Cinderella Story

At the mention of medical gases, the first products that usually come to mind are the oxygen used for breathing therapy and the nitrous oxide (laughing gas) used for conscious sedation. These vital gases are used extensively in healthcare. However,...


Worldwide Industrial Gas Healthcare Market

Healthcare expenditures include all costs for private and public health services, supplies, and investment in research, structures, and support. Most major industrialized nations spend 8–10 percent of GDP on healthcare, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The recent...



Equipping a Clinical Laboratory to Meet Gas Requirements

Today’s clinical laboratory is one of a hospital’s largest departments, producing vital information for effective healthcare delivery. A clinical lab contains several departments for a variety of lab tests and houses sophisticated specialized instrumentation. Although often viewed as an ancillary service,...



From the Floor — A Look at NG & IG CHINA 2011

During the week of September 19, 2011, I had the great pleasure of visiting Beijing, China and attending the Chinese Industrial Gases Industry Association’s (CIGIA) 13th China International Exhibition on Gases Technology, Equipment, and Applications. I also had the privilege of...


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