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From New Scientist - Latest Headlines:
A transparent lacquer containing carbon nanotubes could clear car windscreens or mirrors by acting as a heater. Thicker, opaque versions of the coating could turn entire floors of buildings into radiators, researchers claim.
The lacquer can be sprayed onto any surface and consists of a liquid base containing a mixture of nanotubes that conduct electricity. As the liquid dries, the nanotubes form a conducting network inside the lacquer. Passing a current through this network causes the layer to heat up.
In tests, a coating connected to a 12 volt power supply similar to car battery was able to clear ice from a plastic sheet in about 2 minutes although the test sheet was only the size of a paper back book.
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