Power Modulated Plasma-Polymerized Anti-Fingerprint Transparent Protective Coating with a Gradient Composition

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In this study, the multi-functional gradient pp-F:TMDSO coating had been successfully developed via power-modulated plasma polymerization. The plasma power and gas flow rate of tetramethyldisiloxane and tetrafluoromethane were well controlled to implement a gradient coating to achieve the mechanical property, transmittance, hydrophobic and oleophobic properties. The coating shows that the pencil hardness of 3H and Scotch tape adhesion of 5B demonstrating the protective function of the coating. The water and oil contact angle are 105° and 31.7° respectively. The coated specimen remains an optical transparency of 90% close to bare PC material. Comparing with the commercialized screen protectors, this coating shows superior protective and anti-fingerprint performance.

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April 2012

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