Lichtwinst met hydrofiele glas coatings

During the winter months, the inside of a greenhouse roof is almost always wet. At that particular moment, the amount of light becomes the limiting factor for optimal production. Therefore, it is crucial to use the available light as efficiently as possible. A hydrophilic coating may offer a solution. This type of coating is used globally for its super-hydrophilic properties and to make surfaces self-cleaning. It is already known that applying a hydrophilic coating to the inside of greenhouse roof materials reduces light loss caused by condensation. So far, various hydrophilic coated materials, including Titanium Dioxide, have been tested in laboratories with positive results, in clean environments. However, there has been limited practical research conducted under non-clean conditions, specifically with organic or inorganic dirt on a greenhouse roof. Through the proposed practical research, the behavior of two hydrophilic coatings, TiO2 and Hydrophilic Glass coating from ReduSystems, plus self-adhesive Fuji film with self-cleaning properties, and their potential added value for Dutch greenhouses can be examined.