Color-neutral, transparent, antimicrobial glass surface based on nanostructured Cu-Zn.

ABSTRACT: We present the development of transparent, color-neutral, antimicrobial surfaces tailored for integration in touchscreen display applications. Co-sputtered copper-zinc Ultra-Thin Metal Film is deposited on Gorilla®Glass substrate and subsequently annealed to perform nanostructuring. Cu-Zn mixed material maintains high antimicrobial efficacy inherent of copper while the presence of the zinc acts in dampening the color of pure copper which offers a significantly improved color neutrality. The optimized nanostructured surface exhibits optical transmission exceeding 80% in the visible spectrum and a color difference ΔE under 3 in the CIE 1976 Lab* color space, satisfying stringent display industry standards for visual clarity and neutrality. Additionally, the nanostructured surface possesses e

SUBMITTER: Mezzadrelli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12686507 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature