Research Progress in Preparation of Mechanically Durable SiO2 Antireflective Coatings by Acid Catalyzed Sol-Gel Process

doi:10.7517/j.issn.1674-0475.2013.02.002

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Abstract: Mechanically durable antireflective coatings are used to reduce surface reflection and increase light transmittance. They exhibit low density, adjustable refractive index and high abrasion-resistance. In the current paper, recent researches on mechanically durable antireflective coatings were reviewed. It introduced the mechanism and influence factors of acid-catalyzed sol-gel process for preparing silica sols, the preparation of mechanically durable antireflective coatings by acid catalyzed sol-gel process and two methods which assist the process. The research perspectives and application potentials were also discussed.

Key words: acid catalyzed, sol-gel, antireflective, superhydrophilic, dynamic hardening

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ZHANG Zhi-hui, HE Jun-hui, YANG Qiao-wen. Research Progress in Preparation of Mechanically Durable SiO₂ Antireflective Coatings by Acid Catalyzed Sol-Gel Process[J]. Imaging Science and Photochemistry, 2013, 31(2): 91-102.

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