Article
Energy & Fuels
Rahul Sharma, Nihal, Mamta Sharma, J. K. Goswamy
Summary: In this work, WO3 nanopowder was synthesized, and MoS2/WO3 nanocomposite was prepared. The addition of MoS2 in WO3 led to the formation of layered nanostructures and change in morphology. The electrochemical properties of the nanocomposites improved due to the large active surface area. The nanocomposites also exhibited good optical properties at low MoS2 contents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Brandon Faceira, Lionel Teule-Gay, Jade Le Hebel, Christine Labrugere-Sarroste, Fabienne Ibalot, Hou-Yi Huang, Yu-Cheng Huang, Chung-Li Dong, Jean-Paul Salvetat, Mario Maglione, Aline Rougier
Summary: In this study, the influence of deposition pressure on the electrochemical properties and memory effect of electrochromic tungsten oxide thin films was investigated. Three types of WO3 films were observed: irreversible blue coloration, reversible coloration with a high memory effect, and reversible coloration with a low memory effect. The discrepancies in the memory effect were attributed to the composition, local atomic environment, and morphology of the WO3 films. The study also recorded a decrease in transmittance at 550 nm of 15.8% in 48 h in air and 5.2% in 24 h in the electrolyte, highlighting the importance of morphology as a key parameter in low-energy consumption electrochromic devices.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hui Gong, Shuyi Wang, Ming Xie, Hao Wang
Summary: Electrochromic energy storage devices integrate energy storage and electrochromism into a smart device that allows for the visualization of energy levels. This study proposes an aqueous aluminum-ion electrochromic energy storage device with polyaniline (PANI) cathode, Al metal frame anode, and AlCl3 electrolyte. The device exhibits fast self-bleaching behavior, excellent energy storage performance, and large optical modulation. It also has the ability to switch between multiple colors based on voltage, making it suitable for smart windows and energy storage displays.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Wei, Zeyang Li, Zhipeng Guo, Yihang Li, Fengming Hou, Wei Guo, Ang Wei
Summary: This study presents an electrochromic window with satisfactory performance, especially in the NIR region, by utilizing hierarchical amorphous WO3/SnO2 nanoflake arrays synthesized through a combination of hydrothermal and ultraviolet photodeposition methods. The film showed enhanced electrochromic characteristics and significant transmittance modulation in both the NIR and visible regions.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yongliang Liu, Shengbo Zhu, Yilin Su, Ran Chen, Wenzhi Zhang, Xiaoling Niu, Weixing Chen, Xinbing Chen, Zhongwei An
Summary: In this study, three new D-pi-D thiophene derivatives were synthesized and their electrochromic performances were investigated through experiments and calculations. The results showed that these derivatives can serve as solution-typed electrochromic materials and exhibit reversible color changes under applied voltage.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenting Wu, Huajing Fang, Hailong Ma, Liangliang Wu, Qing Wang, Hong Wang
Summary: This study developed MoO3-y/WO3-x films based on MoO3-y nanosheets, which exhibit good visual comfort and high optical modulation performance, as well as a self-powered electrochromic device driven by internal chemical potential. Additionally, an ionic writing board with excellent visual display quality and self-powered characteristics was also introduced.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Xu Dong, Zhengyu Wu, Yakun Guo, Yindong Tong, Xianhua Liu, Lihong Zhang, Yiren Lu
Summary: In this study, novel Cu@h-WO3/WO3·nH2O hierarchical microsphere composites were synthesized using a self-assembly method, showing enhanced photochromism and self-bleaching performance. Proper Cu content promoted carrier separation and prevented recombination of electron-hole pairs, improving efficiency in solar energy devices. Combining WO3 hybrids with Cu provided unobstructed channels and proton sources, showing potential for applications in solar energy devices.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kun Wang, Hongliang Zhang, Guoxin Chen, Tian Tian, Kai Tao, Lingyan Liang, Junhua Gao, Hongtao Cao
Summary: The use of acetic acid as a super-additive solution improves the performance of WO3 cathodes and stabilizes PB anodes in complementary electrochromic devices. The synergistic effects of Li+ and H+ contribute to the enhancement of electrochemical, electrochromic, and cycling stability performance of the whole device. This approach opens up a new way for the construction of high-performance electrochromic devices.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ilknur Bayrak Pehlivan, Gamze Atak, Gunnar A. Niklasson, Lars Stolt, Marika Edoff, Tomas Edvinsson
Summary: Solar-driven water splitting using WO3 as a cathodic electrocatalyst in combination with (Ag,Cu)InGaSe2 solar cell modules can produce hydrogen efficiently. The electrochromic effect of WO3 can be utilized for monitoring catalyst performance and controlling temperature. The solar-to-hydrogen efficiency can reach up to 13% using WO3 coated Ni foam electrolyzers.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lixia Yang, Zhenglin Chen, Tianzhu Ma, Shuqu Zhang, Weili Dai, Xiao Xiao, Xubiao Luo, Jianping Zou, Xinman Tu, Liming Yang, Shenglian Luo
Summary: The study achieved complete dehalogenation of florfenicol using an electrocatalyst made of tungsten oxide nanoclusters, effectively inhibiting the harmful impact of toxic intermediates on the ecosystem. The electrocatalyst demonstrated superior catalytic performance and durability, showing promise for a feasible and cost-effective electrochemical strategy for antibiotic dehalogenation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zheyue Mei, Mengying Wang, Yilin Ding, Xungang Diao
Summary: A quantitative relationship between the optical and electrical properties of crystalline WO3 films during Li+ insertion is established in this study. The exponential relationship between the transmittance and resistivity of WO3 thin films in the visible and near-infrared wavebands is determined, and real-time characterization of the resistivity during the electrochromic process is achieved. The results contribute to the development of WO3 based optoelectronic bifunctional electrochromic devices.
Article
Electrochemistry
Chan Yang Jeong, Hiroshi Watanabe, Kazuki Tajima
Summary: The study successfully synthesized a coatable WO3 NP dispersed ink, improved its adhesion on substrates by adding PVA, and demonstrated the excellent performance of the nanoparticle films in terms of transmittance and coloration efficiency.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shih-Chieh Hsu, Szu-Han Chao, Nian-Jheng Wu, Jen-Hsien Huang, Jia-Lin Kang, Huei Chu Weng, Ting-Yu Liu
Summary: WO3 nanoparticles and MoO3 nanoribbons were prepared using a microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. A stable WO3/MoO3 suspension with a nanoheterojunction structure was obtained after grinding treatment. The ground WO3/MoOx composite film exhibited enhanced electrochromic performance due to its morphology and enhanced electron transfer. A complementary electrochromic device (ECD) using ground WO3/MoOx showed high transmittance modulation, fast switching times, high coloration efficiency, and cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shen Wang, Hongbo Xu, Jiupeng Zhao, Yao Li
Summary: In this study, 2D WO3 nanosheet arrays with unique structure were successfully prepared, showing excellent optical-electrochemical performance in AlCl3 electrolyte, with high areal capacity and good optical modulation effect.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
J. Du, C. Yue, Z. Zhang, Z. Liao, H. Tan, N. Li, J. Xu, Z. Tang, L. Xu
Summary: In this paper, a Zn//WO3-x electrochromic device was constructed using an oxygen-vacancy WO3-x electrochromic film as the cathode, Zn foil as the anode, and a dual-ionic Zn2+-Al3+ hydrogel as the electrolyte. The application of p(AM-co-AA)/Zn2+-Al3+ hydrogel ion electrolyte effectively solved the leakage problem in liquid electrolyte and improved the electrochromic performance of the electrochromic devices.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kashif Javaid, Jingjing Yu, Weihua Wu, Jun Wang, Hongliang Zhang, Junhua Gao, Fei Zhuge, Lingyan Liang, Hongtao Cao
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI-RAPID RESEARCH LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Haiping Wang, Dongbo Mi, Wanxu Wang, Hongliang Zhang, Dongsheng Tong, Shengjiang Wang, Feng Gao
CURRENT NANOSCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dong Qiu, Jiao Wu, Lingyan Liang, Hongliang Zhang, Hongtao Cao, Wei Yong, Tian Tian, Junhua Gao, Fei Zhuge
JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Dong Qiu, Hao Ji, Xinlei Zhang, Hongliang Zhang, Hongtao Cao, Guoxin Chen, Tian Tian, Zhiyong Chen, Xing Guo, Lingyan Liang, Junhua Gao, Fei Zhuge
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Weihua Wu, Lingyan Liang, Jingjing Yu, Xi Xiao, Hongliang Zhang, Junhua Gao, Fei Zhuge, Ting-Chang Chang, Linfeng Lan, Hongtao Cao
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2019)
Article
Optics
Rui Zang, Haibo Hu, Xiaoyun Li, Junhua Gao, Lingyan Liang, Hongliang Zhang, Fei Zhuge, Jun Luo, Hongtao Cao
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. J. Yu, L. Y. Liang, L. X. Hu, H. X. Duan, W. H. Wu, H. L. Zhang, J. H. Gao, F. Zhuge, T. C. Chang, H. T. Cao
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongxiao Duan, Kashif Javaid, Lingyan Liang, Lu Huang, Jiahuan Yu, Hongliang Zhang, Junhua Gao, Fei Zhuge, Ting-Chang Chang, Hongtao Cao
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI-RAPID RESEARCH LETTERS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Haibo Hu, Wenjie Gao, Rui Zang, Junhua Gao, Shiwei Tang, Xiaoyun Li, Lingyan Liang, Hongliang Zhang, Hongtao Cao
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kun Wang, Hongliang Zhang, Guoxin Chen, Tian Tian, Kai Tao, Lingyan Liang, Junhua Gao, Hongtao Cao
Summary: The use of acetic acid as a super-additive solution improves the performance of WO3 cathodes and stabilizes PB anodes in complementary electrochromic devices. The synergistic effects of Li+ and H+ contribute to the enhancement of electrochemical, electrochromic, and cycling stability performance of the whole device. This approach opens up a new way for the construction of high-performance electrochromic devices.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yu Pei, Lingyan Liang, XiaoLong Wang, Kun Wang, HengBo Zhang, ZhenDong Wu, HaiJuan Wu, Hongliang Zhang, Junhua Gao, Hongtao Cao
Summary: The study demonstrates that regulating the substrate bias voltage can effectively modify the chemical composition, optical, morphological, and electrical properties of a-GaOx films, reducing defects. Deep-ultraviolet photodetectors based on optimized thin films show high responsivity and rejection ratio for UV/vis. wavelengths.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhenhua Wang, Guoxin Chen, Hongliang Zhang, Lingyan Liang, Junhua Gao, Hongtao Cao
Summary: This study investigates the dynamic phase transformation and morphology evolution of h-WO3 nanowire during deep lithiation using an in situ single nanowire-based cell. It reveals the irreversible transformation from h-WO3 to Li2WO4 and the presence of deep ion-trapping sites in the Li2WO4 crystal structure. By triggering lithium-ion migration at the WO3/electrolyte interface and visualizing nanoscale lithium-ion migration, the mechanism of irreversible WO3-to-Li2WO4 transformation in deep lithiation reaction is demonstrated.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenjie Gao, Xinpeng Wang, Junhua Gao, Lingyan Liang, Hongliang Zhang, Yunjie Luo, Hongtao Cao
Summary: This study successfully prepared PS-b-PMMA BCP nanotemplates with different morphologies and characterized their structural and optical evolution using ellipsometric measurements and component characterization. The different templates showed distinct optical behaviors, and Au-covered BCP nanotemplates exhibited morphology-dependent visible-light responses, indicating varied light-matter interactions in their plasmonic Au nanostructures.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Kun Wang, Dong Qiu, Hongliang Zhang, Guoxin Chen, Weiping Xie, Kai Tao, Shanhu Bao, Lingyan Liang, Junhua Gao, Hongtao Cao
Summary: The SnOx/WO3 bilayer cathodes significantly enhance the performance of complementary electrochromic devices with superior long-term cycling stability, high coloration efficiency, and maximum transmittance modulation. This improvement is attributed to the interfacial layer promoting double injection of ions and electrons, balancing ion and electron transport, and serving as a buffer layer to protect the electrode.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE-ADVANCED MATERIALS AND DEVICES
(2021)
