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Visualization of Energy: Light Dose Indicator Based on Electrochromic Gyroid Nano-Materials

Visualization of Energy: Light Dose Indicator Based on Electrochromic Gyroid Nano-Materials

Di Wei, Maik R J Scherer, Michael Astley, Ullrich Steiner

Nanotechnology. 2015 Jun 5;26(22):225501.

PMID: 25969409

Abstract:

The typical applications of electrochromic devices do not make use of the charge-dependent, gradual optical response due to their slow voltage-sensitive coloration. However, in this paper we present a design for a reusable, self-powered light dose indicator consisting of a solar cell and a gyroid-structured nickel oxide (NiO) electrochromic display that measures the cumulative charge per se, making use of the efficient voltage-sensitive coloration of gyroid materials. To circumvent the stability issues associated with the standard aqueous electrolyte that is typically accompanied by water splitting and gas evolution, we investigate a novel nano-gyroid NiO electrochromic device based on organic solvents of 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-ol, and room temperature ionic liquid (RTIL) triethylsulfonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide ([SET3][TFSI]) containing lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide. We show that an effective light dose indicator can be enabled by nano-gyroid NiO with RTIL; this proves to be a reliable device since it does not involve solvent degradation or gas generation.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP321746490	Triethylsulfonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide		321746-49-0	Price

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