Study of electrochromism in Ti:WO3 films by sol-gel process

Nilgun Ozer; Nilgun Dogan

doi:10.1117/12.323749

23 September 1998 Study of electrochromism in Ti:WO₃ films by sol-gel process

Nilgun Ozer, Nilgun Dogan

Proceedings Volume 3424, Inorganic Optical Materials; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.323749
Event: SPIE's International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1998, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Electrochromism in sol-gel deposited WO₃ films containing TiO₂ has been observed. The films are deposited by spin coating from peroxo-polytungstic acid and titanium isopropoxide precursors. The films were fabricated on quartz and SnO₂:F coated glass substrates. Films were heat treated at 150 degree(s)C. Morphology of the films was examined by scanning electron microscopy, which indicated that the films were smooth and had a pore free surface. Results will be presented detailing the optical switching during electrochemical lithium intercalation. These results will be used to compare the performance of the Ti doped WO₃ films with other electrochromics. The Ti:WO₃ films all color cathodically, and the color state is a neutral grayish blue color, while the bleached state is transparent and colorless. Results of the cyclic stability will also be presented. The neutral color of the Ti:WO₃ films means that electrochromic windows based on Ti:WO₃ may have significant advantages over WO₃-based windows. A detailed analysis of the optical properties of the bleached and colored states of the films will be presented. The dynamics of coloration for these films is also under investigation, and preliminary results will be presented.

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Nilgun Ozer and Nilgun Dogan "Study of electrochromism in Ti:WO₃ films by sol-gel process", Proc. SPIE 3424, Inorganic Optical Materials, (23 September 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.323749

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