Transfer films, articles made therewith, and methods of making and using transfer films that include antireflective structures are disclosed.

This invention relates to materials and to films comprising molecular photoswitches. The films exhibit excellent photoswitchable properties in the dry state. This invention is also related to processes of making the materials and the films and to uses of the films. The invention also relates to devices and systems comprising the films of this invention.

A method for preparation of a self-cleaning coating solution is provided. The method comprises mixing an aluminium compound with a solution of an ethanol compound to form a solution. Further, the formed solution is subjected to a first magnetic stirring. After the first magnetic stirring a first transparent solution is formed. Further, a stabilizing agent is added to the first transparent solution of the aluminium compound and the ethanol compound. Subsequent to adding the stabilizing agent a translucent solution is formed. Finally, the formed translucent solution is subjected to a second magnetic stirring for forming a homogeneous second transparent solution. The formed second transparent solution is a coating solution

A multiple glazing unit having two outermost glass panes and at least one inner glass pane, where at least two intermediate gas-filled cavities each lie between two glass panes, the at least one inner glass pane bearing one metal-based insulating coating on one face and one transparent conductive oxide-based insulating coating on the opposite face, and a process for making the glazing.

A textured glass article that includes: a glass substrate comprising a thickness, a primary surface and a bulk composition at the midpoint of the thickness; and a textured region defined by the primary surface and comprising a textured region composition. The textured region comprises a sparkle of 2% or less. Further, the bulk composition comprises about 40 mol % to 80 mol % silica and the textured region composition comprises at least about 40 mol % silica.

A microfabrication method is provided with which it is possible to easily form a fine periodic structure on a surface of any substrate. A glass precursor is applied to a substrate, and the glass precursor is irradiated with short-pulse laser light. By the irradiation with short-pulse laser light, the glass precursor is activated to undergo a thermal reaction, and a fine periodic structure can be easily formed on the surface. Furthermore, by oxidizing the substrate on which the fine periodic structure has been formed, the hue of the surface can be improved while maintaining the fine periodic structure.

A coated article includes a transparent substrate, a multilayer thin film coating disposed on the transparent substrate, and a patterned area having an enamel coating formed on at least part of the transparent substrate in a predetermined pattern, wherein the multilayer thin film coating includes a first dielectric layer, a metallic functional layer having an infrared ray reflection function, and a second dielectric layer, which are sequentially disposed in a direction away from the transparent substrate, and the patterned area includes the first dielectric layer remaining on the substrate after the second dielectric layer and the metallic functional layer are removed from the multilayer thin film coating, and the enamel coating formed on the first dielectric layer.

A display panel according to the present invention includes a display panel and a cover member disposed on the display panel. The cover member includes a glass plate that is chemically strengthened and has a first surface and a second surface in which the depth of the compressive stress layer (dol) is larger than that in the first surface, and an optical layer that is layered on the second surface and faces the outside.

Provided are a glass substrate with a metal or ceramic coating formed, where a base film for enhancing the adhesion between the base surface of the glass substrate and the coating is provided in the region with the coating formed, and a glass part obtained by further forming a coating of a metal or a ceramic on the glass substrate.

Deadfront articles that include a tactile element formed on a first surface of a substrate and a visual element disposed on a second surface of the substrate opposite the first surface. The tactile element is positioned on the first surface of the substrate in a complimentary fashion to the visual element disposed on the second surface of the substrate. The tactile element may include a surface roughness portion having a surface roughness different than the surface roughness of an area bordering the surface roughness portion. The deadfront articles may be incorporated into an automobile interior to provide a visual and haptic display interface for a user.