Gonzalez, L., Liu, C., Dietrich, B. , Su, H., Sproules, S. , Cui, H., Honecker, D., Adams, D. J. and Draper, E. R. (2018) Transparent-to-dark photo- and electrochromic gels. Communications Chemistry, 1, 77. (doi: 10.1038/s42004-018-0075-2)
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Abstract
Smart windows in which the transmittance can be controlled on demand are a promising solution for the reduction of energy use in buildings. Windows are often the most energy inefficient part of a building, and so controlling the transmittance has the potential to significantly improve heating costs. Whilst numerous approaches exist, many suitable materials are costly to manufacture and process and so new materials could have a significant impact. Here we describe a gel-based device which is both photo- and electrochromic. The gel matrix is formed by the self-assembly of a naphthalene diimide. The radical anion of the naphthalene diimide can be formed photo or electrochemically, and leads to a desirable transition from transparent to black. The speed of response, low potential needed to generate the radical anion, cyclability of the system, temperature stability and low cost mean these devices may be suitable for applications in smart windows.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Dietrich, Bart and Sproules, Dr Stephen and Adams, Dave and Draper, Emily and González Díez, Laura |
| Authors: | Gonzalez, L., Liu, C., Dietrich, B., Su, H., Sproules, S., Cui, H., Honecker, D., Adams, D. J., and Draper, E. R. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry |
| Journal Name: | Communications Chemistry |
| Publisher: | Nature Research |
| ISSN: | 2399-3669 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2399-3669 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2018 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Communications Chemistry 1: 77 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
| Data DOI: | 10.5291/ILL-DATA.9-10-1523 |
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