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Silica coating for enhanced hydrophilicity/transmittivity

US9556338B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2009
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/259
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of coating with an aqueous coating composition having a pH <5 of silica nanoparticles having a, average particle diameter of ≦40 nm, silica nanoparticles having an average particle diameter of ≧50 nm, and a tetraalkoxysilane. The resulting coatings are substantially uniform in thickness, durably adheres to the substrate, and provides antireflection and or hydrophilic surface properties to the substrate.

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