Antireflective and Self-cleaning Properties of SiO2/TiO2 Double-Layer Films Prepared by Cost-Effective Sol-Gel Process

SiO2/TiO2 double-layer films with antireflective and self-cleaning properties were prepared by dip-coating glass substrate into cost-effective SiO2 and TiO2 sol successively and subsequently being calcined at 500 °C. The optical and structural properties of films have been investigated by UV-visible spectrophotometer and field emission scanning electron microscope, respectively. At the same time, self-cleaning property generated from superhydrophilicity and photocatalysis was obtained. The results indicated that the as-prepared SiO2/TiO2 double-layer films show maximum transmittance of 95% and self-cleaning property.

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