Xiaodong Wang, Chen Zhang, Hezirui Jiang, Hongqiang Wang, Jun Shen
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Abstract
Sol-gel nano-silica antireflective (AR) coatings with moisture resistance are widely used for optical elements, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KDP) crystals, but their mildew resistance is often disregarded. This work reports a double-layer AR coating with moisture resistance and mildew resistance for KDP crystals. A polydimethylsiloxane-modified dense silica coating and a quaternary ammonium salt (QAS) modified nanoporous silica coating are selected as the bottom layer and top layer, which effectively serve as a moisture barrier and an antireflection layer, respectively. The coated KDP crystal shows excellent antireflection properties with a maximum transmittance of 99.1% at 532 nm. Perfluorooctyltriethoxysilane vapor treatment is performed further to improve the resistance to moisture and mildew. The resultant double-layer coating exhibits superior moisture resistance with almost no change in optical transmittance after a 3-month exposure to a high-humidity environment. The introduction of QAS and hydrophobicity in the top layer provides exceptional resistance against mildew, achieving an antimicrobial rate of 99.9% against E. coli and A. flavus. Moreover, the laser-induced damage threshold reaches 17.0 J cm-2 (355 nm, 4.5 ns). This work imparts moisture resistance and mildew resistance to AR coatings, providing valuable insights for designing multifunctional AR coatings on optical components.
Small MethodsMaterials Science-General Materials Science
CiteScore
17.40
自引率
1.60%
发文量
347
期刊介绍:
Small Methods is a multidisciplinary journal that publishes groundbreaking research on methods relevant to nano- and microscale research. It welcomes contributions from the fields of materials science, biomedical science, chemistry, and physics, showcasing the latest advancements in experimental techniques.
With a notable 2022 Impact Factor of 12.4 (Journal Citation Reports, Clarivate Analytics, 2023), Small Methods is recognized for its significant impact on the scientific community.
The online ISSN for Small Methods is 2366-9608.