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- Title
Photostability and Durability Properties of Photochromic Organosilica Coating on Fabric.
- Authors
Parhizkar, Marzieh; Yan Zhao; Xunagi Wang; Tong Lin
- Abstract
Photochromic fabrics were prepared by a dipcoating method using a silica sol-gel solution containing photochromic dyes. The coated fabric showed a rapid photochromic response. Three methods; incorporating a UV stabilizer in the coating layer, hydrophobic treatment of the porous surface, and covering the coating layer with an additional silica layer; were used to improve the photostability and durability. All three treatments improved the photostability without noticeably changing the photochromic response/fading speeds. Most of the treatments reduced the washing and abrasion durability. The extra coating layer increased the fabric rigidity.
- Subjects
PHOTOCHROMIC materials; CHROMIC materials; PHOTOCHROMIC polymers; MECHANICAL properties of condensed matter; TEXTILES
- Publication
Journal of Engineered Fabrics & Fibers (JEFF), 2014, Vol 9, Issue 3, p65
- ISSN
1558-9250
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/155892501400900308