Abstract
Photochromic fabrics were prepared using a coating solution containing photochromic dyes and silica sol-gel. The photochromic effect was rapid. The effect of three different post treatments on the optical and durability of the photochromic fabrics was evaluated. These included incorporating a UV stabilizer, increasing the surface hydrophobicity by fluorinating the pores, and blockading the dye-containing pores with additional silica coating. All the treatments improved photostability, without significantly affecting response/fading speeds.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | International Symposium on New Frontiers in Fiber Materials Science 2011 - Charleston, United States Duration: 11 Oct 2011 → 13 Oct 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | International Symposium on New Frontiers in Fiber Materials Science 2011 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Charleston |
| Period | 11/10/11 → 13/10/11 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanics of Materials
- General Materials Science
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