| abstract |
The invention disclosed includes a coating composition for siliceous surfaces. The coating (16) includes at least one component from the group consisting of poly(alkoxy)silane, poly(halo)silane, alkoxy silane, halo silane, and mixture thereof and a catalyst compound which generates a proton to hydrolyze the component when exposed to radiation. Preferably, the catalyst is a photo-acid. The invention also includes a method of coating the optical fiber (10). The aforementioned coating (16) is applied to an exterior surface of the fiber (14). A proton is generated to promote the hydrolysis of the component. The invention further includes a method of accelerating adhesion between the exterior surface (14) of the article and the coating (16). The inventive coating (16) is applied to the surface of the fiber (14) and the coating (16) is exposed to a radiation source. |