| abstract |
A formulation for forming an ink-receptive coating on a substrate, wherein the formulation comprises more than 1 percent by weight (wt.%) of dry matter of a mesoporous material comprising particles of precipitated silica, wherein the mesoporous material is incorporated in the formulation in the form of a paste having a water content within a range of 60–95 wt.%, wherein the paste has been obtained by washing and dewatering of a slurry formed by mixing alkali silicate with a salt solution so that coagulation occurs. |