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Electrochromism refers to the persistent and reversible change of optical properties by an applied voltage pulse. Electrochromic (EC) devices have been extensively studied because of their commercial applications in smart windows of green buildings, display devices and thermal control of equipments. In this review, a basic EC device design is presented based on useful oxides and solid-state electrolytes. We focus on the state-of-the-art research activities related to the structures of tungsten oxide (WO3) and nickel oxide (NiO), summarizing the strategies to improve their EC performances and further applications of devices.
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This work was supported by the Program for Innovative Research Team in University of Ministry of Education of China (IRT13037).
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Zhou, D., Xie, D., Xia, X. et al. All-solid-state electrochromic devices based on WO3||NiO films: material developments and future applications. Sci. China Chem. 60, 3–12 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-016-0279-3
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