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June 10, 2026Nano ResearchOpen Access

A disordered nanostructured surface for ultra-transparent, self-cleaning and durable photovoltaic glass

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YZYaya ZhouYXYaqing XieRCRuiyang Chen

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Overview

Randomized trial demonstrates durable and efficient self-cleaning glass for solar energy, highlighting its potential for improved performance.

Key Points

  • This study aims to develop a self-cleaning photovoltaic glass that maintains high optical transparency and mechanical durability.
  • Utilized disordered nanocolumn arrays fabricated through scalable techniques including block-copolymer phase separation and nanoimprint lithography.
  • Analyzed the optical and wettability properties of glass with varied nanocolumn heights.
  • Measured performance metrics such as transmittance and water contact angle.
  • Achieved over 95% transmittance with disordered nanocolumns at 150 nm height.
  • Measured water contact angle exceeding 155° and roll-off angle as low as 7°.
  • Demonstrated stability of the Cassie wetting state under mechanical stress.

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Zhou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a28fecb6f82f25be989beefhttps://doi.org/10.26599/nr.2026.94908912
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