Hierarchical Nano-Porous Layer with Persistent Superhydrophilicity and High Transparency Etched onto Silicate Glass

Takuya Fujima, Takashi Kuroda, Eitaro Futakuchi +3

We have developed a hierarchical nano-porous layer (HNL) on a silicate glass by simple alkaline etching method. The HNL has a three-dimensionally-continuous sponge-like structure w…