ACS Applied Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(6), P. 1117 - 1127
Published: May 21, 2024
Selective
electrochromic
(EC)
switching
in
the
wide
range
from
visible
(VIS)
to
near-infrared
(NIR)
wavelengths
was
achieved
using
triple-redox-active
metallosupramolecular
polymers
(MSPs),
synthesized
by
1:1
complexation
of
a
transition
metal
salt
and
bisterpyridine
ligand
containing
tetraphenylbenzidine
(TPB)
moiety.
By
tuning
an
oxidation
potential
between
0
1.2
V
vs
Ag/Ag+,
MSPs
(polyFeLTPB
polyRuLTPB)
were
capable
selective
reversible
triple-band
EC
modulation
(400–750
nm),
NIR-I
(750–1000
NIR-II
(1000–1600
nm)
regions.
Interestingly,
exhibited
excellent
properties
with
remarkably
high
optical
contrast
(98%),
coloration
efficiency
(CE)
(851
cm2/C),
fast
switching,
even
NIR
region.
A
made-to-order
quasi-semigel
state
device
exceptionally
long
cycle
stability
(>7000
cycles)
region
at
incredibly
low
operational
voltage
(1.2
V).
These
two
ECDs
demonstrated
that
significant
amount
solar
irradiance
(about
33–36%)
shielding
band
750–1670
nm
while
allowing
46–53%
VIS
transparency
under
voltage.
At
dark
mode
0.8
V,
they
exhibit
59–63%
45–47%
blocking.
Under
full
oxidation,
screen
51–60%
36–41%
very
small
electrical
1.0–1.2
findings
signify
advancement
design
large,
scalable
dual-band
devices.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(12)
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Abstract
Electrochromic
devices
(ECDs)
have
attracted
substantial
attention
on
account
of
their
unique
characteristics
and
prosperous
applications.
However,
monotonous
color
modification
remains
a
momentous
challenge
that
significantly
restricts
application
scope.
Integrating
structural
colors
arise
from
the
interaction
between
light
periodic
micro/nanostructures
with
electrochromic
materials
(ECMs)
turns
out
to
be
an
effective
approach
enhancing
comprehensive
performance
ECDs
more
than
coloration
effectiveness.
This
review
provides
overview
recent
burgeoning
development
regarding
strategies
The
parameters
physical
principles
generation
are
introduced.
Then,
introduce
into
discussed
according
category
chromogenic
micro/nanostructures,
namely,
gratings,
(single‐layer
multilayer)
thin
films,
photonic
crystals,
plasmonic
metasurfaces,
composite
structures.
current
state‐of‐the‐art
research
activities
for
display
including
segmented
pixelated
also
presented.
Additionally,
future
perspective
respect
major
challenges
potential
solutions
is
proposed.
Applied Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: March 1, 2024
Since
the
discovery
of
electrochemical
coloration
phenomenon,
electrochromic
devices
capable
monitoring
transmittance,
reflectance,
and
absorption
at
designated
wavelengths
have
embraced
great
achievements.
The
marriage
electrochemistry
optical
modulation
has
infused
fascinating
properties
in
devices,
which
find
applications
thermal
management,
display,
smart
windows,
camouflage.
Inspired
by
multipronged
advancements
incorporation
multivalent
metal
ions
having
rich
into
is
bloomed
recent
years.
Zinc,
distinguished
its
high
crustal
abundance,
suitable
standard
redox
potential,
inherent
safety,
facilitated
assembly
highly
efficient
devices.
Zinc
anode-based
with
dual-band
(visible
near-infrared)
tunability,
energy
retrieval
functions,
multi-color
options,
multiple
working
modes
(transmittance
mode
reflectance
mode),
scalability
been
prominently
showcased.
Here
this
review,
birth
zinc
will
be
systematically
narrated,
starting
from
to
evolution
latest
achievements
Additionally,
review
delves
future
development
trends
perspectives
This
serves
as
a
handbook,
summarizes
history
electrochromism,
introduces
physics
behind
it,
highlights
aims
inspire
endeavors
field,
particularly
those
focused
on
developing
energy-efficient
Advanced Materials Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(21)
Published: Aug. 7, 2024
Abstract
As
the
demand
for
multifunctional
optoelectronic
devices
rises,
integration
of
electrochromic
and
energy
storage
functionalities
represents
a
cutting‐edge
pursuit
in
domain.
The
realm
conductive
polymer‐based
(EESDs)
stands
as
vibrant
area
marked
by
ongoing
research
development.
Despite
plethora
individual
articles
exploring
various
facets
within
this
domain,
there
exists
conspicuous
dearth
comprehensive
reviews
systematically
scrutinizing
advancements,
challenges,
potentials
intrinsic
to
these
systems.
To
fill
void,
review
outlines
latest
progressions
EESDs
centered
on
conjugated
polymers
(CPs).
commences
with
thorough
exploration
foundational
principles
underpinning
EESDs,
encompassing
their
operational
mechanisms,
device
configurations,
representative
key
performance
indicators.
Furthermore,
categorizes
diverse
polymers,
shedding
light
advancements
EESD
utilizing
specific
CP
variants.
This
in‐depth
analysis
centers
collaborative
role
shaping
devices.
Overall,
is
poised
captivate
interest
researchers
toward
state‐of‐the‐art
CP‐based
establishing
pioneering
technologies
pivotal
contenders
defining
forthcoming
landscape
wearable
electronics,
portable
devices,
advanced
Energies,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(18), P. 6716 - 6716
Published: Sept. 20, 2023
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
a
huge
surge
in
interest
improving
the
efficiency
of
smart
electronic
and
optoelectronic
devices
via
development
novel
materials
printing
technologies.
Inkjet
printing,
known
to
deposit
‘ink
on
demand’,
helps
reduce
consumption
materials.
Printing
inks
various
substrates
like
paper,
glass,
fabric
is
possible,
generating
flexible
that
include
supercapacitors,
sensors,
electrochromic
devices.
Newer
being
tested
used
formulations
carbon
nanoparticles,
photochromic
dyes,
conducting
polymers,
etc.
Among
PANI
well
researched.
It
can
be
synthesized
doped
easily
allows
for
easy
formation
composite
conductive
inks.
Doping
addition
additives
metal
salts,
oxidants,
halide
ions
tune
its
electrical
properties.
large
specific
capacitance
researched
applications
supercapacitors.
as
sensor
pH
humidity
biosensor
sweat,
blood,
The
response
generated
by
change
conductivity.
This
review
paper
presents
an
overview
investigations
formulation
based
mainly
centered
around
PANI,
inkjet
variety
devices,
including
patterning
substrates.
covers
their
performance
characteristics
also
future
perspective
technology
advanced
electronic,
optoelectronic,
other
conductive-polymer-based
We
believe
this
provides
new
direction
next-generation
applications.
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(24), P. 8804 - 8812
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
TPA
side
chains
with
four
electroactive
nitrogen
centers
in
PAs
exhibited
high
EC
stability
and
multiple
color
changes.
improved
by
the
electrons
delocalized
resonance
over
all
redox
is
emphasized
this
study.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(1), P. 179 - 179
Published: Jan. 4, 2025
Conducting
polymers
represent
a
crucial
class
of
functional
materials
with
widespread
applications
in
diverse
fields.
Among
these,
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)
(PEDOT)
and
its
derivatives
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
distinctive
optical,
electronic,
magnetic
properties,
as
well
exceptional
tunability.
These
properties
often
exhibit
intricate
interdependencies,
manifesting
synergistic,
concomitant,
or
antagonistic
relationships.
In
optics,
PEDOTs
are
renowned
for
high
transparency
unique
photoelectric
responses.
From
an
electrical
perspective,
they
display
conductivity,
thermoelectric,
piezoelectric
performance,
along
notable
electrochemical
activity
stability,
enabling
wide
array
electronic
applications.
terms
demonstrate
outstanding
electromagnetic
shielding
efficiency
microwave
absorption
capabilities.
Moreover,
these
can
be
precisely
tailored
through
molecular
structure
modifications,
chemical
doping,
composite
formation
suit
various
application
requirements.
This
review
systematically
examines
the
mechanisms
underlying
optoelectromagnetic
PEDOTs,
highlights
tunability,
outlines
prospective
research
directions.
By
providing
critical
theoretical
insights
technical
references,
this
aims
advance
landscape
PEDOTs.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(8)
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Electrochromic
effect
refers
to
the
electrically
tunable
coloration
of
a
matter.
Emerging
see-through
color-tunable
applications
pose
synergetic
demand
on
electrochromic
device,
concurrently
having
ultralow
field
driving,
operation
in
transmissive
mode,
and
high-purity
interference
colors
sci-fi
perception.
However,
such
an
device
remains
elusive.
Herein,
we
invent
electro-interference-color
based
two-dimensional
titania
liquid
crystals
(2D
TiO
2
LCs),
demonstrating
record-high
electroresponse
sensitivity
~1.5
×
10
−7
square
meters
per
volt
among
all
wide-bandgap
media.
Consequently,
works
under
electric
6
3
volts
meter
(three
orders
magnitude
lower
than
that
conventional
operates
mode
with
~85%
transparency,
displays
pure
colors.
The
serves
as
good
example
fabricate
diverse
chromatic
conceptually
demonstrated
smart
windows
functions
privacy
protection,
energy
saving,
artistic
presentation
well
transparent
display.