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.
Crystals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 906 - 906
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
Electrochromic
materials
enable
the
precise
control
of
their
optical
properties,
making
them
essential
for
energy-saving
applications
such
as
smart
windows.
This
study
focuses
on
synthesis
molybdenum-doped
niobium
oxide
(Mo-Nb2O5)
thin
films
using
a
one-step
hydrothermal
method
to
investigate
effect
Mo
doping
material’s
electrochromic
performance.
incorporation
led
distinct
morphological
changes
and
transition
from
compact
granular
structure
an
anisotropic
rod-like
feature.
Notably,
MN-3
(0.3%
Mo)
sample
displayed
optimal
performance,
achieving
77%
modulation
at
600
nm,
near-perfect
reversibility
99%,
high
coloration
efficiency
89
cm2/C.
Additionally,
exhibited
excellent
cycling
stability,
with
only
0.8%
degradation
over
5000
s.
The
device
also
impressive
color
switching,
underscoring
its
potential
practical
applications.
These
results
highlight
significant
impact
improving
structural
properties
Nb2O5
films,
offering
improved
ion
intercalation
charge
transport.
underscores
Mo-Nb2O5
in
energy-efficient
technologies.
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.
