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Weng S, Cao Z, Song K, Chen W, Jiang R, Rogachev AA, Yarmolenko MA, Zhou J, Zhang H. Constructing an Al 3+/Zn 2+-Based Solid Electrolyte Interphase to Enable Extraordinarily Stable Al 3+-Based Electrochromic Devices. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:18164-18172. [PMID: 38556998 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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The interface between the electrochromic (EC) electrode and ionic conductor is crucial for high-performance and extraordinarily stable EC devices (ECDs). Herein, the effect of the ALD-AZO interfacial layer on the performance of the WO3 thin film was examined, revealing that an introduction of the ALD-AZO interfacial layer to the Al3+-based complementary ECDs can lead to improved EC performance and stability, such as an extraordinary cyclability of more than 20,000 cycles, an outstanding coloration efficiency of 109.69 cm2 C-1, and a maximum transmittance modulation of 63.44%@633 nm. The probable explanation is that the introduced ALD-AZO interfacial layer can effectively regulate the band gap of WO3, promote the electron transport process, and induce the formation of a robust solid electrolyte interphase to protect the electrode during cycling. These findings offer valuable insights for enhancing the EC performance of the EC thin films and new space for the construction of advanced multivalent Al3+-based ECDs.
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- Shichen Weng
- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Laboratory of Advanced Nano Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Ningbo Mi Ruo Electronic Technology Co. LTD, Ningbo 315203, China
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
- Laboratory of Advanced Nano Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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- Ningbo Mi Ruo Electronic Technology Co. LTD, Ningbo 315203, China
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Optical Anisotropic Films Laboratory, Institute of Chemistry of New Materials of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, Minsk 220141, Belarus
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- Faculty of Maritime and Transportation, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Laboratory of Advanced Nano Materials and Devices, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
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Ma D, Yang T, Feng X, Wang P, Huang J, Wang J, Li H. Quadruple Control Electrochromic Devices Utilizing Ce 4W 9O 33 Electrodes for Visible and Near-Infrared Transmission Intelligent Modulation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2307223. [PMID: 38311586 PMCID: PMC11005709 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202307223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Electrochromic smart windows are promising for building energy savings due to their dynamic regulation of the solar spectrum. Restricted by materials or traditional complementary device configuration, precisely and independently controlling of visible (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) light is still on the drawing board. Herein, a novel Zn2+ electrochemically active Ce4W9O33 electrode is reported, which demonstrates three distinct states, including VIS and NIR transparent "bright and warm" state, VIS and NIR opaque "dark and cool" state, VIS transparent and NIR opaque "bright and cool" state. A dual-operation mode electrochromic platform is also presented by integrating Ce4W9O33/NiO complementary device and Zn anode-based electrochromic device (Ce4W9O33/Zn/NiO device). Such a platform enables an added VIS opaque and NIR transparent "dark and warm" state, thus realizing four color states through individually controlling Ce4W9O33 and NiO electrodes, respectively. These results present an effective approach for facilitating electrochromic windows more intelligent to weather/season conditions and personal preferences.
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- Dongyun Ma
- School of Materials and ChemistryUniversity of Shanghai for Science and TechnologyShanghai200093China
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- School of Materials and ChemistryUniversity of Shanghai for Science and TechnologyShanghai200093China
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- School of Materials and ChemistryUniversity of Shanghai for Science and TechnologyShanghai200093China
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- School of Materials and ChemistryUniversity of Shanghai for Science and TechnologyShanghai200093China
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- School of Materials and ChemistryUniversity of Shanghai for Science and TechnologyShanghai200093China
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- School of Materials and ChemistryUniversity of Shanghai for Science and TechnologyShanghai200093China
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- Optics and Thermal Radiation Research Center, Institute of Frontier & Interdisciplinary ScienceShandong UniversityQingdaoShandong266237China
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