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Methods for producing gas microbubbles having lipid-containing shells formed thereon

US6210611A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1999
Grant dateApr 3, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J13/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for producing a gas microbubble comprises subjecting the gas microbubble to isothermal conditions or cooling conditions such that the lipid-containing shell cools at a rate ranging from about 10.sup.0.degree. C./min. to about 10.sup.3.degree. C./min., and wherein said subjecting step transforms the lipid-containing shell from a liquid state to a solid state.

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