] Akron, Ohio-based Ecology Coatings has developed a family ] of "liquid solids" that are cured by exposure to ] ultraviolet light for a few seconds. Made up of nano-size ] particles (molecules measuring less than 1 billionth of a ] meter), the liquid solids developed by the company--along ] with similar substances made by rivals--could possibly ] eliminate a lot of the expense involved in applying ] protective coatings to electronic gadgets or patio ] furniture. It also doesn't give off hazardous fumes. [ Rad! -k] Nanotech company aims to put paint in the past | CNET News.com |