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Drying of Latex Films

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Fundamentals of Latex Film Formation

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Abstract

Drying is an important operation in a manufacturing process. An example is film formation which requires the removal of water to allow the particles to pack and to form a coherent film. This water removal is achieved by evaporation. In addition to film formation, there are a number of other examples where it is desirable to reduce the amount of water (or indeed any solvent) from a product:

  • To reduce transport costs for products, such as washing powder, which— although used and manufactured in the wet state—are shipped in a dry form.

  • To maintain suitable handling properties. For example, sand will flow easily when dry yet will be difficult to handle if wet.

  • To stop corrosion and the growth of microorganisms.

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  1. Department of Physics & Surrey Materials Institute, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK

    Joseph L. Keddie

  2. Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology & BP Institute, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

    Alexander F. Routh

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Keddie, J.L., Routh, A.F. (2010). Drying of Latex Films. In: Fundamentals of Latex Film Formation. Springer Laboratory. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-2845-7_3

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