Multifunctional composite multilayer coatings on glass with self-cleaning, hydrophilicity and heat-insulating properties

作者：Zhu, Wen^*; Tong, Dali; Xu, Jinbang; Liu, Yong; Ma, Jian

来源：Thin Solid Films, 2012, 526: 201-211.

DOI：10.1016/j.tsf.2012.11.015

• Films
• Optical properties
• Glass
• TiO2
• Functional applications

Multifunctional coated glass with self-cleaning, hydrophilicity and heat-insulating properties is prepared by reactive magnetron sputtering. A SiO2(top)/TiO2(under) double-layer structure is deposited on the outer surface of the glass to integrate self-cleaning and hydrophilicity functions. The inside of the glass is a similar six-layer coating that has heat-insulating function. Detailed optimization process for constructing the composite coatings on the glass is reported, and its efficacy is evaluated. TiO2 nanotubes sensitized with narrow-band-gap semiconductor drastically improve the photocatalytic activity. SiO2/sensitized TiO2 nanotube double-layer also exhibits excellent photo-induced super-hydrophilicity. The optical properties of each individual layer have been studied in order to achieve a balance between the heat-insulation performance and the visible-light transmittance of the heat-insulating multilayers. The spectra of the two-side composite coatings on the glass show that the color appearance can be tailored, which present potential applications in the architectural windows and automotive glazing.

• 出版日期2012-12-30
• 单位华中科技大学