A Dual-Mode Electrochromic Platform Integrating Zinc Anode-Based and Rocking-Chair Electrochromic Devices

The complementary electrochromic device, where the optical transmittance changes upon the flow of cations back and forth between anodic and cathodic electrodes, operates in a rocking-chair fashion if it can inherently self-discharge. Herein, the first demonstration of a dual-mode electrochromic platform having self-coloring and self-bleaching characteristics is reported, which is realized by sandwiching zinc metal within a newly-designed Prussian blue (PB)-WO₃ rocking-chair type electrochromic device. It is demonstrated that the redox potential differences between the zinc metal and the WO₃/PB electrodes endow the self-color-switching of these electrodes. By employing a hybrid electrolyte of Zn²⁺/K⁺, it is further shown that the colored PB-WO₃ rocking-chair device is capable of spontaneously bleaching when the anodic and cathodic electrodes are coupled. This dual-mode light-control strategy enables the electrochromic devices to exhibit four distinct optical states with the highest optical contrast of 72.6% and fast switching times (<5 s for the bleaching/coloration processes). Furthermore, the built-in voltage of the dual-mode electrochromic devices not only promotes energy efficiency, but also augments the bistability of the devices. It is envisioned that the broad implication of the present platform is in the development of self-powered smart windows, colorful displays, optoelectronic switches, and optical sensors.     

A Sensing and Stretchable Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal Device Based on Spiderweb-Inspired Silver Nanowires-Micromesh Transparent Electrode

Polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) devices are truly promising optical modulators for information display, smart window as well as intelligent photoelectronic applications due to their fast switching, large optical modulation as well as cost-effectiveness. However, realizing highly soft PDLC devices with sensing function remains a grand challenge because of the intrinsic brittleness of traditional transparent conductive electrodes. Here, inspired by spiderweb configuration, a novel type of silver nanowires (AgNWs) micromesh-based stretchable transparent conductive electrodes (STCEs) is developed to support the realization of soft PDLC device. Benefiting from the embedding design of AgNWs micromesh in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), the STCEs can maintain excellent electrical conductivity and transparency even in various extreme conditions such as bending, folding, twisting, stretching as well as multiple chemical corrosion. Further, STCEs with the embedded AgNWs micromesh endow the assembled PDLC device with excellent photoelectrical properties including rapid switching speed (<1 s), large optical modulation (69% at 600 nm), as well as robust mechanical stability (bending over 1000 cycles and stretching to 40%). Moreover, the device displays the pressure sensing function with high sensitivity in response to pressure stimulus. It is conceivable that AgNWs micromesh transparent electrodes will shape the next generation of related soft smart electronics.     

透明吸波体综述北大核心CSCD

吸波体是一种带有损耗特性的周期结构,能够吸收电磁波,将电磁能转化为热能,降低反射的电磁波能量。随着应用场景的特殊化,吸波体朝着特殊领域、特定功能、更具针对性的方向发展。由于各类含有光学窗口的应用环境对抗电磁干扰需求的不断提高,吸波体光学透明化成为研究的重点方向。为了对透明吸波体的发展状况有系统的认识,文章以制造材料为脉络梳理了近年来可见光透明吸波体的研究现状,包括氧化铟锡(ITO)、金属网栅、石墨烯等,综述了以它们为材料制备的透明吸波体优缺点以及发展趋势,最后对透明吸波体的未来发展进行了展望。     

石墨烯透明导电薄膜可控制备及实用性研究

新型二维材料石墨烯,因其优异特性被认为是众多领域的理想新型功能材料,其产业化应用是当前及未来的重要研究课题之一。综述了针对性提高石墨烯导电薄膜透光率和导电性能的可控制备的最新研究进展,包括可控制备大尺寸、大面积石墨烯,以及通过掺杂或与其他材料形成复合材料等方法有效提高石墨烯薄膜的光电性能,并对石墨烯透明导电薄膜电极在触摸屏、显示屏等的实用化应用进行了探讨和展望。