Robust Anti-Fog Coatings For Eyewear

Abstract

The work described herein was performed by the Combat Capabilities Development Center (CCDC) Soldier Center using Core S and T funds during the period October 2017 August 2020 in support of the Product Manager Soldier Protective Equipment (PM-SPE) goal of improving durability of antifogging capabilities of protective eyewear. This effort focused on the fabrication and application of textured anti-fog coatings to polycarbonate and nylon substrates which can withstand abrasion and maintain anti-fogging capabilities. The end result was a coating which was substrate-independent in application method and fog performance for 10 seconds when exposed to a humid environment. The coatings did not affect ballistic fragmentation protection of the underlying substrates.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 19, 2021
Accession Number
AD1141506

Entities

People

  • Melissa J. Roth

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abrasion
  • Alkenes
  • Assembly
  • Coatings
  • Environment
  • Fabrication
  • Films
  • Materials
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Testing
  • Microscopes
  • Nanoparticles
  • Polymeric Films
  • Polymers
  • Self Assembly
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.