A low-reflection coated glass sheet of the present invention includes a glass sheet and a low-reflection coating. The low-reflection coating is formed on at least a portion of one principal surface of the glass sheet and contains a binder containing silica as a main component, fine silica particles bound by the binder, and fine titania particles bound by the binder. The low-reflection coating satisfies the following relationships: 30 mass %<C.sub.SP<68 mass %; 12 mass %≤C.sub.TP<50 mass %; 20 mass %<C.sub.Binder<43.75 mass %; C.sub.TP/C.sub.Binder≥0.6; C.sub.Binder<25 mass % in the case of C.sub.SP≥55 mass %; and C.sub.TP>20 mass % in the case of C.sub.SP<55 mass %. The low-reflection coated glass sheet has a transmittance gain of 2.0% or more.

An antibacterial leather uses the organic silica gel as the main component, uses the carboxymethyl chitosan silver as the antibacterial factor, and uses the modified nano-silica and the modified layered double oxide as the flame retardant factor. The synergistic effects between the components, such as the good binding between carboxymethyl chitosan silver and the substrate, the synergistic flame retardant effect between flame retardant factors, the bonding effect between modified nano-silica and dimethicone, and the synergistic effect between the high-viscosity dimethicone and the low-viscosity dimethicone are utilized to improve the process, thereby obtaining a good antibacterial, flame retardant and other properties, meanwhile meeting the requirement for the material mechanical properties and environmental protection.

An antibacterial leather uses the organic silica gel as the main component, uses the carboxymethyl chitosan silver as the antibacterial factor, and uses the modified nano-silica and the modified layered double oxide as the flame retardant factor. The synergistic effects between the components, such as the good binding between carboxymethyl chitosan silver and the substrate, the synergistic flame retardant effect between flame retardant factors, the bonding effect between modified nano-silica and dimethicone, and the synergistic effect between the high-viscosity dimethicone and the low-viscosity dimethicone are utilized to improve the process, thereby obtaining a good antibacterial, flame retardant and other properties, meanwhile meeting the requirement for the material mechanical properties and environmental protection.

The present description refers to new coatings for substrates. In particular, the application of coatings in substrates of glass, acrylic, metal or combinations thereof, in particular for increasing the yield of solar panels/solar cells. Application methods and uses thereof are also described in the present disclosure.

The present invention provides a process for producing a nanocomposite particle (“nanoSCINT particle”) adapted for use in scintillating proximity assay in a relatively high quantity. The nanoSCINT particle comprises a silica shell that encapsulates a nanoparticle organic polymer that is doped with at least one scintillating compound. In particular, the process of the invention includes adding a plurality of batch-wise portions of a polymerization initiator to an emulsion comprising a relatively high amount of polymerizable organic compound to produce a nanoparticle organic polymer, which is then doped with at least one scintillating compound, and then encapsulated with a silica shell to produce nanoSCINT particles in gram quantities in a single process. Unlike conventional methods, a single process of the invention provides at least about 5 g, typically at least about 7.5 g, and often at least about 10 g of nanocomposite particles.

A porous film is a porous film having a silica particle, wherein a refractive index is 1.1 to 1.25, and a contact angle with respect to water is equal to or more than 40°.

A porous film is a porous film having a silica particle, wherein a refractive index is 1.1 to 1.25, and a contact angle with respect to water is equal to or more than 40°.

A thin-film coating applicator assembly is disclosed for coating substrates in outdoor applications. The innovative thin-film coating applicator assembly is adapted to apply performance enhancement coatings on installed photovoltaic panels and glass windows in outdoor environments. The coating applicator is adapted to move along a solar panel or glass pane while applicator mechanisms deposit a uniform layer of liquid coating solution to the substrate's surface. The applicator assembly comprises a conveyance means disposed on a frame. Further disclosed are innovative applicator heads that comprise a deformable sponge-like core surrounded by a microporous layer. The structure, when in contact with a substrate surface, deposits a uniform layer of coating solution over a large surface.

A thin-film coating applicator assembly is disclosed for coating substrates in outdoor applications. The innovative thin-film coating applicator assembly is adapted to apply performance enhancement coatings on installed photovoltaic panels and glass windows in outdoor environments. The coating applicator is adapted to move along a solar panel or glass pane while applicator mechanisms deposit a uniform layer of liquid coating solution to the substrate's surface. The applicator assembly comprises a conveyance means disposed on a frame. Further disclosed are innovative applicator heads that comprise a deformable sponge-like core surrounded by a microporous layer. The structure, when in contact with a substrate surface, deposits a uniform layer of coating solution over a large surface.

Touch screen displays and other coated articles demonstrating antiglare properties are provided. A method of forming an antiglare coating on a substrate is also provided, and may be used to prepare the coated articles. The method comprises: (a) heating the substrate to a temperature of at least 100° F. (37.8° C.) to form a heated substrate; (b) applying a curable film-forming composition on at least one surface of the heated substrate to form a substrate coated with a sol-gel layer; and (c) subjecting the coated substrate to thermal conditions for a time sufficient to effect cure of the sol-gel layer. The curable film-forming composition comprises: (i) a silane; (ii) a mineral acid; and (iii) a solvent;
wherein the weight ratio of mineral acid to silane is greater than 0.008:1 and the curable film-forming composition has a solids content of less than 10 percent by weight.