Journal
ACS NANO
Volume 4, Issue 4, Pages 2201-2209Publisher
AMER CHEMICAL SOC
DOI: 10.1021/nn901581j
Keywords
superhydrophobicity; transparency; reversible aggregation; sol-gel; organic-inorganic composite coating
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- Pilkington Group Limited
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Superhydrophobic, highly transparent, and stable organic-inorganic composite nanocoating is successfully prepared by a simple sol-gel dip-coating method. This method involves control of the aggregation of inorganic colloid particles by polymerization and ultrasonic vibration to create the desired micro/nanostructure in the coating. Superhydrophobicity and transparency of the coating can be controlled by adjusting the initial concentration of monomer and the size of aggregates in the sol-gel. Thus, superhydrophobicity and high transparency can be concurrently achieved in a single coating. The prepared crating also possesses good thermal stability. Its superhydrophobicity can be maintained from 20 to 90 degrees C.
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