Study of Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane-Modified Superhydrophilic Transparent Coating in Antifogging, Antifrost and Self-Cleaning
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: A highly hydrophilic coating with a water contact angle below 10° was developed on a transparent polycarbonate (PC) sheet using a UV-curable process. Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS), modified with poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (PEGMA), provided the hydrophilic functionality essential for the coating. Fogging and frost formation on transparent surfaces often hinder visibility and pose challenges in various optical applications. The hydrophilic coating developed in this study demonstrated excellent antifogging and antifrost properties, along with a notable self-cleaning capability. These characteristics make it a promising candidate for applications in transparent optical PC materials, requiring enhanced antifogging, antifrost, and self-cleaning performance.
Source: Polymers
Authors: Weibiao Zhu, Chengfeng Wu, Jinxin He, Xia Dong
Institution: Donghua University
Language: English
Subfield: Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,258
OpenAlex ID: W4407870164