文摘
Semicrystalline colloidal particles of TiO2-SiO2 composite oxide presenting a particle size of 6–10 nm were prepared via a sol-gel approach and annealed by microwave heating method. The fabricated transparent fluorocarbon/TiO2-SiO2 composite coatings exhibited a superior hydrophilicity, an improved photocatalytic activity and excellent self-cleaning performance. The fluorocarbon/TiO2-SiO2 composite coatings exhibited an excellent anti-aging performance toward UV irradiation, rendering it quite suitable for outdoor applications.