Coatings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 707 - 707
Published: June 4, 2024
The
development
of
novel
cathodic
materials
with
tailored
nanostructures
is
crucial
for
the
advancement
electrochromic
devices.
In
this
study,
we
synthesized
cobalt-doped
titanium
dioxide
(Ti-Co)
thin
films
using
a
facile
hydrothermal
method
to
investigate
effects
cobalt
doping
on
their
structural,
morphological,
and
properties.
Comprehensive
characterization
techniques,
including
X-ray
diffraction
Raman
analysis,
confirmed
highly
crystalline
nature
Ti-Co
films,
specific
bands
indicating
distinct
modifications
due
incorporation.
TiO2
nanorods,
optimally
doped
(TC-3),
demonstrated
enhanced
charge
transport
mobility,
significantly
improving
performance.
Among
various
compositions
studied,
TC-3
sample
exhibited
superior
lithium-ion
accommodation,
achieving
an
optical
modulation
73.6%
high
coloration
efficiency
81.50
cm2/C.
It
also
excellent
stability,
maintaining
performance
up
5000
s
coloring/bleaching
cycles.
These
results
confirm
beneficial
impact
structural
functional
properties
host
material.
Furthermore,
practical
effectiveness
film
was
validated
through
fabrication
device,
which
showed
efficient
bleaching
capabilities.
This
comprehensive
research
enhances
understanding
functionality
nanorod
architectures,
highlighting
promising
potential
advanced
applications.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(2)
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract
Electrochromic
(EC)
technology
has
been
regarded
as
a
promising
energy‐saving
in
various
applications,
including
smart
windows,
displays,
thermal
management,
rear
views,
etc.
Benefiting
from
the
progress
electrochromic
material
synthesis,
electrode
fabrication,
and
device
configuration
design,
focus
community
gradually
shifted
to
multifunctional
devices
(ECDs)
era
of
Internet
Things.
Multifunctional
ECDs,
such
energy
storage
devices,
multi‐color
deformable
have
showcased
ability
expand
potential
applications.
In
this
review,
available
configurations,
performance
indexes
advanced
characterization
techniques
for
ECDs
are
introduced
classified
accordingly.
The
applications
storage,
multicolor
self‐chargeable
actuators,
etc.,
exemplified.
future
development
trends
perspectives
also
overlooked.
aim
review
is
guide
inspire
further
efforts
exploration
novel
ECDs.
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
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(42)
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Abstract
Electrochromic
smart
windows
(ESWs)
are
an
effective
energy‐saving
technology
for
near‐zero
energy
buildings.
They
consume
electric
unidirectionally
during
a
round‐trip
coloring‐bleaching
process,
with
the
involved
in
bleaching
process
being
wasted.
It
is
highly
desirable
to
reuse
this
wasted
directly
and/or
transfer
it
into
other
storage
equipment,
further
enhancing
overall
efficiency
of
usage.
Herein,
zinc
anode‐based
ESW
(ESW‐PZ)
reported
that
not
only
has
fascinating
visible–near‐infrared
(VIS‐NIR)
dual‐band
electrochromic
performance
(a
high
optical
contrast
63%)
but
also
showcases
good
characteristics
wide
voltage
window
2.6
V
and
density
127.5
µWh
cm
−2
).
The
buildings
utilizing
ESW‐PZ
modulate
indoor
environments
demonstrated
average
annual
saving
366
MJ
m
based
on
simulations,
which
about
16%
total
consumption.
Impressively,
utilization
90%
(855
mWh
)
realized
through
ingenious
circuit‐switching
strategy,
can
be
reused
power
small
household
appliances.
