Abstract: System for manufacturing micro-spheres of a production fluid (23) containing a constituting material. The system comprises a reservoir (1) for holding a receiving fluid (11). There further is provided a jetting module (2) having at least one nozzle (21) for jetting the production fluid into the receiving fluid. The production fluid contains a concentration of the constituting material in the range between] and 0.01 and 5%. The constituent(s) of the final microspheres are dissolved in the production fluid. As a nozzle an ink-jet head is employed that is placed under the surface of the receiving liquid/air interface. In this configuration inkjetted droplets do not have to pass the air-liquid interface but will be injected directly into the receiving fluid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a layer for use in a domestic appliance, based on a sol-gel precursors. This layer can be obtained by screen-printing and comprises an organosilane compound. The layer is obtained from a concentrated pre-polymerized sol-gel precursor. The layer can be used as an insulating layer or as a conductive layer in a heating element. Furthermore, the layer can be used for decorative purposes.

Abstract: An electric lamp is disclosed comprising a light-transmitting lamp vessel (1) which accommodates a light source (2). At least a part of the lamp vessel (1) is provided with a light-absorbing coating (3), the light-absorbing coating comprising stabilized pigments which are incorporated in a sol-gel matrix. In order to stabilize the pigments, an aminosilane is present. Moreover, a lamp vessel (1) fit for an electric lamp is disclosed, as well as a method of preparing a light-absorbing layer to be applied to the lamp vessel of an electric lamp.

Abstract: A sol-gel coating composition comprising fluoropolymer particles is disclosed. The fluoropolymer particles are distributed homogeneously in the coating, leading to scratch-resistant anti-stick and low-friction coatings that are suitable, for example, for electrical and non-electrical domestic appliances.

Abstract: A sol-gel material with metal particles which can be used as a conductive adhesive for systems that have a high operating temperature is disclosed. The material is especially suitable for appliances equipped with a flat heating element, such as steam irons.

Abstract: A dual-layer coating for application in a steam-generating device is disclosed. A impermeable first layer thermally insulates the heated surface, while a second, porous layer enlarges the contact area, leading to an efficient conversion of liquid into vapor.

Abstract: Disclosed is medical equipment, the surface of which being at least partially provided with a coating which is provided by means of a sol-gel process. By applying such coating staining of the medical equipment by iodine-containing agents is prevented. The sol-gel coating can be cured at a curing temperature of 80° C. or lower. The medical equipment can, for example, comprise a tabletop of a diagnostic system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heating element (1) comprising an electrically insulating layer (3) and an electrically conductive layer (4). At least the electrically conductive layer (4) is based on a hybrid sol-gel precursor comprising an organosilane compound. Also disclosed is an electrical domestic appliance comprising the above heating element. Examples of such domestic appliance include (steam) irons, hair dryers, hair stylers, steamers and steam cleaners, garment cleaners, heated ironing boards, facial steamers, kettles, pressurized boilers for system irons and cleaners, coffee makers, deep fat fryers, rice cookers, sterilizers, hot plates, hot-pots, grills, space heaters, waffle irons, toasters, ovens, and water flow heaters.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound for screen-printing. The invention also relates to a screen-printed layer, wherein the layer is formed by such a compound. The invention further relates to a substrate, preferably a utensil, wherein at least a part of a surface of the substrate is provided with such a layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light-transmitting substrate which is at least partly provided with a light-absorbing coating. Said coating comprises light-absorbing particles that are incorporated in a sol-gel matrix. The light-absorbing particles comprise silver or gold or a mixture thereof, and the coating further comprises a dimethyl-aminosilane. Furthermore, an electric lamp is disclosed comprising a light-transmitting lamp vessel that accommodates a light source. Said lamp vessel comprises the above light-transmitting substrate. A method of preparing a light-absorbing coating to be applied to a light-transmitting substrate, and a method of applying a light-absorbing coating to a light-transmitting substrate are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for creating a source and a drain of a thin film transistor is disclosed. The method comprises the step (106) of forming a mask of a monolayer on a substrate. The mask will be used for selective electroless deposition of a metal layer (108). Thus, a metal layer could be grown in the areas where no monolayer is present. As a result, the grown metal layer could form a source and a drain with a gap in-between, where the monolayer has prevented deposition.