Liquid Phase Deposition of Electrochromic Thin Films

TitleLiquid Phase Deposition of Electrochromic Thin Films
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2000
AuthorsThomas J Richardson, Michael D Rubin
Conference NameElectrochimica Acta
Date Published08/2000
Conference LocationUppsala, Sweden
Call NumberLBNL-46612
Abstract

Thin films of titanium, zirconium and nickel oxides were deposited on conductive SnO2:F glass substrates by immersion in aqueous solutions. The films are transparent, conformal, of uniform thickness and appearance, and adhere strongly to the substrates. On electrochemical cycling, TiO2, mixed TiO2-ZrO2, and NiOx films exhibited stable electrochromism with high coloration efficiencies. These nickel oxide films were particularly stable compared with films prepared by other non-vacuum techniques. The method is simple, inexpensive, energy efficient, and readily scalable to larger substrates.

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LBNL-46612