JOURNAL ARTICLE

Fabrication of antireflective coatings with self-cleaning function using Si–Ti modified hollow silicon mixed sol.

  • Published In: Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology: Part A-Vacuums, Surfaces & Films, 2023, v. 41, n. 6. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Li, Yufan; Zheng, Yong; Du, Yuze; Zhang, Xi; Wang, Wangwang; Lv, Jin 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the fabrication and characterization of an antireflective coating (ARC) prepared via the sol-gel method using a mixed sol modified by a silicon–titanium (Si–Ti) composite sol combined with hollow silica sol. The study investigates how varying the Si–Ti composite sol doping ratio affects the ARC's surface morphology, optical transmittance, mechanical hardness, wettability, environmental stability, and self-cleaning ability. The optimized ARC with 20% Si–Ti composite sol exhibited a high solar-weighted transmittance of 94.97% across 380–1100 nm, improved hardness (3 H), superhydrophilicity (water contact angle below 5°), excellent environmental stability with minimal transmittance loss after damp testing, and a self-cleaning efficiency of 96.89%. These properties suggest the coating's potential application in solar energy and related optical fields.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology: Part A-Vacuums, Surfaces & Films. 2023/12, Vol. 41, Issue 6, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Chemistry
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:07342101
  • DOI:10.1116/6.0003082
  • Accession Number:173977178
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