Accession Number:

AD1141506

Title:

Robust Anti-Fog Coatings For Eyewear

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Final Report]

Corporate Author:

U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center

Personal Author(s):

• Roth, Melissa J.

Report Date:

2021-07-19

Pagination or Media Count:

33

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.

Descriptors:

Subject Categories:

• Optical Detection and Detectors
• Coatings, Colorants and Finishes

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]