The concept of anti-reflective coatings (ARCs) technology is to reduce unwanted reflection from surfaces that usually occur when light is being transmitted through it. ARCs are typically used to reduce glare and increase the proportion of transmitted light through glass or plastic in various applications such as improving energy output of solar module or reducing reflections and improving image contrast in telescopes and optical devices. Nearly 8% of light is reflected from air into glass due to the different refractive indices among these materials. Although polymer-based ARCs offer smooth transmission of light and minimize reflection, they posed challenges for outdoor photovoltaic applications due to their insufficient mechanical and thermal properties.
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