Dye-coated particles could finally bring colour to e-readers

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Dispersion polymerisation method creates particles that can switch between coloured and white states

A new synthesis exploiting cross-linkable dyes and supercritical carbon dioxide has created well-defined polymethylmethacrylate microparticles. The particles can switch between coloured and white states, an essential process in refreshing e-reader pages.