Resilient moth-eye nanoimprinted antireflective and self-cleaning TiO2 sputter-coated PMMA films

Compact nanopillar array with enhanced anti-accumulation of multiphase matter on transparent superhydrophobic glass

“…Moreover, a higher nanopillar density augments penetration and damage, yielding a more pronounced antibacterial performance. 53–55…”

“…Moreover, a higher nanopillar density augments penetration and damage, yielding a more pronounced antibacterial performance. [53][54][55] 3.3.4 The energy-conversion performance of self-cleaning solar cells. To evaluate the practical effect of this Compact glass on solar cell surfaces, we integrated the functional glass with commercial solar cells to create a simplied version of functional solar cells (the inset in Fig.…”

Nature‐Inspired Anti‐Reflective Texturization for Solar Energy Applications

“…Anti-reflection films inspired by the moth eye structure have, since then, been fabricated for use in decreasing the reflection in solar cells. [32,36,[72][73][74]…”

“…[27][28][29][30] ), and from various materials (dielectric, copper, titanium dioxide, and silver, etc. [31][32][33][34][35] ); and various refractive index profiles of gradient layers can be produced (such as linear, parabolic, cubic, Gaussian, fifth, exponential, sinusoidal, and Klopfenstein coverage [36][37][38] ). We have drawn inspiration from the anti-reflective properties found in jellyfish eyes to develop a synthetic anti-reflective surface on the waveguide facets.…”

Synthesis, structural, photocatalytic, wettability and optical properties of TiO2 films on polymethyl methacrylate substrates

“…Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) coatings exhibit excellent mechanical properties, chemical stability, thermal stability and biocompatibility [19]. Therefore PMMA coatings are widely utilized for surface modification of biomedical implants, protection of metals from aqueous corrosion, optical devices, batteries and supercapacitors, biosensors, and fabrication of solar cells [19][20][21]. In addition PMMA coated TiO 2 exhibits good adhesion and robust self-cleaning and photocatalytic activities [21].…”