'Impossible' carbonate synthesis is cracked

摘要

It was supposed to be impossible, but researchers from Sweden have succeeded in manufacturing an anhydrous form of magnesium carbonate at synthesis temperatures well below 100°C. Not only that, but the material turned out to be micro-porous and amorphous (non-crystalline) and its properties are said to be game changing - over 800m~2/g in surface area, better water adsorption ability than any other similar material and all at a very low manufacturing cost. The researchers who are currently testing this fascinating material foresee numerous new applications - one of which is to enhance the solubility of drugs. Having carried out some initial tests with poorly soluble drugs they have already found three products for which they can improve the solubility.