Producing translucent self cleaning glass and its use in rephrasing architectural glass façades

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Prof.Dr. Architectural glass design, Head of glass department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University,

2 Ass.Prof.Dr., Glass Research section, National Research Center

3 Applied Arts designer, East district - Nasr City, Cairo Governorate

Abstract

An experimental research was carried out to produce translucent self cleaning glass by
Sol Gel process, the research based on decreasing environmental pollution and safe the
lives of glass cleaners. Translucent self cleaning glass (TSCG) achieves aesthetics and
functionality to the architectural façades. 15 glass species were produced 25 × 75 mm
and characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and contact angle
measurements, the results were discussed. The surrounding environment and
architectural pharaonic façade style were taken into consideration in rephrasing the
architectural glass façade of El Torgoman bus station and its mall skylight, two design
ideas were done (8 ref.).

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