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Title: Transparent superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic nanoparticle textured coatings: comparative study of anti-soiling performance

Journal Article · · Nanoscale Advances
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NA00349A · OSTI ID:1490126
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  1. Energy and Transportation Science Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, USA
  2. Center for Nanophase Materials Science, ORNL, USA
  3. Sustainable Electricity Program Office, ORNL, USA

The anti-soiling (AS) performance of highly reflective, superhydrophilic (SPH, 0° water contact angle) coated mirrors was characterized and compared with that of superhydrophobic (SP, >165° water contact angle) coated mirrors.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
1490126
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1502585
Journal Information:
Nanoscale Advances, Journal Name: Nanoscale Advances Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 1; ISSN 2516-0230; ISSN NAADAI
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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