What is Self cleaning glass?
Self cleaning glass refers to ordinary glass after special physical or chemical methods of treatment, so that its surface produces unique physicochemical properties, so that the glass can be in the natural rainwater to achieve the cleaning effect. It is also a kind of glass material with special function, which can automatically clean the dirt and pollutants on the surface and reduce the frequency of maintenance and cleaning.
Characteristics of Self cleaning glass
- High hydrophobicity: The surface of the self-cleaning glass has high hydrophobicity similar to the lotus leaf effect, which makes the water droplets form a large contact angle on the glass surface in the form of water droplets, thus naturally sliding down and taking away the dust. This characteristic effectively prevents the accumulation of dust and dirt, so that the glass remains clean for a long time.
- Photocatalytic activity: part of the Self cleaning glass surface coated with semiconductor materials such as nano TiO2, these materials in the UV irradiation generates photogenerated holes and electron pairs, with a strong oxidation ability, able to decompose airborne organics and bacteria, to achieve the purpose of self-cleaning. At the same time, these photocatalysts can also catalyze the oxygen in the air into negative oxygen ions, purifying the air.
- Anti-fog ability: Due to the photocatalytic effect, the Self cleaning glass will form a thin transparent water film layer on the surface under the light condition, which effectively prevents water vapor from condensing into fog beads, thus maintaining the transparency of the glass.
- Wide application: Due to its unique performance, self-cleaning glass is widely used in many fields such as architectural curtain wall, automotive glass, furniture glass, etc., which brings convenience to people’s life.
Applications of Self cleaning glass
- Building curtain wall: In high-rise buildings, self-cleaning glass can reduce the frequency and difficulty of manual cleaning and lower maintenance costs.
- Residential windows: Self-cleaning glass can reduce residents’ reliance on window cleaning and improve living comfort.
- Touchscreen devices: On touchscreen devices, self-cleaning glass reduces fingerprints and smudges, enhancing the user experience.
- Hospital windows: In hospitals and other environments that require a high degree of cleanliness, self-cleaning glass can reduce the growth of bacteria and safeguard the health of patients.
- Laboratory windows: In laboratories, Self cleaning glass can maintain the transparency of the observation window, facilitating experimental observation.
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In short, self-cleaning glass combines innovative technology with practical benefits, making it an excellent choice for modern architecture and design. It is suitable for all types of glazing (vertical, ceiling, sloping, balcony, etc.) and almost all types of technical glass. Its unique characteristics and versatility continue to make it the first choice for builders and designers looking for aesthetics and functionality in their projects.
