Fabrication of Long‐Lasting Superhydrophilic Anti‐Fogging Film Via Rapid and Simple UV Process
Abstract Surface fogging is a common phenomenon that can result in restricted visibility, reduced light absorption, and image distortion. Although both hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces are effective in preventing this phenomenon, typical coatings in both have limitations, including low durabilit...
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description | Abstract Surface fogging is a common phenomenon that can result in restricted visibility, reduced light absorption, and image distortion. Although both hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces are effective in preventing this phenomenon, typical coatings in both have limitations, including low durability and the need for frequent reapplication. To address these issues, a highly durable anti‐fogging film that lasts over five weeks, even under high moisture conditions, while maintaining a promising degree of transparency (> 60%) is developed. A novel statistical random copolymer containing superhydrophilic and photo‐crosslinkable segments that can be simultaneously crosslinked and chemically bonded to various substrates via a simple ultraviolet (UV) irradiation process is synthesized. Notably, the chemical bonding between the anti‐fogging coating and substrate improves not only the durability but also the resistance to external forces and environmental changes. Furthermore, this film is versatile and applicable to diverse substrates, such as car windshields, polymer films, and aluminum foil. The innovative strategy offers a simple, rapid process and durable anti‐fogging performance with broad applications in the automotive industry, optical devices, and building materials. |
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spelling | doaj-art-933a09ece83e423eaf444782fda1f2ab2025-01-09T11:44:46ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442025-01-01121n/an/a10.1002/advs.202409463Fabrication of Long‐Lasting Superhydrophilic Anti‐Fogging Film Via Rapid and Simple UV ProcessJae Hwan Jung0Yu Bin Kang1Chungryong Choi2Department of Polymer Science and Engineering Kumoh National Institute of Technology 61 Daehak‐ro Gumi Gyeongbuk 39177 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Polymer Science and Engineering Kumoh National Institute of Technology 61 Daehak‐ro Gumi Gyeongbuk 39177 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Polymer Science and Engineering Kumoh National Institute of Technology 61 Daehak‐ro Gumi Gyeongbuk 39177 Republic of KoreaAbstract Surface fogging is a common phenomenon that can result in restricted visibility, reduced light absorption, and image distortion. Although both hydrophobic and hydrophilic surfaces are effective in preventing this phenomenon, typical coatings in both have limitations, including low durability and the need for frequent reapplication. To address these issues, a highly durable anti‐fogging film that lasts over five weeks, even under high moisture conditions, while maintaining a promising degree of transparency (> 60%) is developed. A novel statistical random copolymer containing superhydrophilic and photo‐crosslinkable segments that can be simultaneously crosslinked and chemically bonded to various substrates via a simple ultraviolet (UV) irradiation process is synthesized. Notably, the chemical bonding between the anti‐fogging coating and substrate improves not only the durability but also the resistance to external forces and environmental changes. Furthermore, this film is versatile and applicable to diverse substrates, such as car windshields, polymer films, and aluminum foil. The innovative strategy offers a simple, rapid process and durable anti‐fogging performance with broad applications in the automotive industry, optical devices, and building materials.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202409463anti‐foggingdurabilitysuperhydrophilic polymerthiol‐ene clickUV‐induced crosslinking |
spellingShingle | Jae Hwan Jung Yu Bin Kang Chungryong Choi Fabrication of Long‐Lasting Superhydrophilic Anti‐Fogging Film Via Rapid and Simple UV Process Advanced Science anti‐fogging durability superhydrophilic polymer thiol‐ene click UV‐induced crosslinking |
title | Fabrication of Long‐Lasting Superhydrophilic Anti‐Fogging Film Via Rapid and Simple UV Process |
title_full | Fabrication of Long‐Lasting Superhydrophilic Anti‐Fogging Film Via Rapid and Simple UV Process |
title_fullStr | Fabrication of Long‐Lasting Superhydrophilic Anti‐Fogging Film Via Rapid and Simple UV Process |
title_full_unstemmed | Fabrication of Long‐Lasting Superhydrophilic Anti‐Fogging Film Via Rapid and Simple UV Process |
title_short | Fabrication of Long‐Lasting Superhydrophilic Anti‐Fogging Film Via Rapid and Simple UV Process |
title_sort | fabrication of long lasting superhydrophilic anti fogging film via rapid and simple uv process |
topic | anti‐fogging durability superhydrophilic polymer thiol‐ene click UV‐induced crosslinking |
url | https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202409463 |
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