Aqueous zinc-ion electrochromic(EC)technology,boasting the capability to fulfill both safety and cost-ef⁃fectiveness requirements,is garnering extensive attention in various application areas including smart windows,t...Aqueous zinc-ion electrochromic(EC)technology,boasting the capability to fulfill both safety and cost-ef⁃fectiveness requirements,is garnering extensive attention in various application areas including smart windows,thermal management,displays,and camouflage.However,typical inorganic EC materials,such as tungsten oxides(WO_(3)),of⁃ten suffer from slow ion diffusion kinetics and limited optical contrast within the aqueous Zn^(2+)electrolyte because of the large size and strong Coulombic interactions of the Zn^(2+),which limits their wide applicability.Here,ordered WO_(3)nanowire films,constructed by a one-step grazing angle deposition method,is demonstrated to boost the response speed and optical contrast during EC phenomena.Compared with dense films,the ordered WO_(3)nanowire films with a porosity of 44.6%demonstrate anti-reflective property and excellent comprehensive EC performance,including fast response time(3.6 s and 1.2 s for coloring and bleaching,respectively),large optical contrast(66.6%at 700 nm)and high col⁃oration efficiency(64.3 cm^(2)·C^(-1)).A large-area prototype EC device(17 cm×12 cm)with fast color-switching is also successfully achieved.Mechanistic studies show that the improved performance is mainly due to the ordered porous nanowire structures,which provides direct electron transfer paths and sufficient interfacial contacts,thus simultaneously enhancing the electrochemical activity and fast redox kinetics.This study provides a simple and effective strategy to im⁃prove the performance of tungsten oxide-based aqueous zinc ion EC materials and devices.展开更多
This paper summarizes our recent progress on the preparations and applications of electropolymerized thin films of redox-active ruthenium complexes.Thin films of vinyl-functionalized diruthenium or ruthenium-amine con...This paper summarizes our recent progress on the preparations and applications of electropolymerized thin films of redox-active ruthenium complexes.Thin films of vinyl-functionalized diruthenium or ruthenium-amine conjugated complexes are prepared by reductive electropolymerization.The resulting films are useful for multistate near-infrared electrochromism,ion sensing,and mimicking flip-flop and flip-flap-flop logic gates.The oxidative electropolymerization of diruthenium complexes with two distal triarylamine units affords electropolymers with an alternating diruthenium and tetraphenylbenzidine structural unit.The applications of the resulting films in multistate near-infrared electrochromism and resistive memory are discussed.展开更多
Poly（3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene）：poly（styrenesulfonate）（PEDOT：PSS） is usually sandwiched between indium tin oxide（ITO） and a functional polymer in order to improve the performance of the device. However, bec...Poly（3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene）：poly（styrenesulfonate）（PEDOT：PSS） is usually sandwiched between indium tin oxide（ITO） and a functional polymer in order to improve the performance of the device. However, because of the strong acidic nature of PEDOT：PSS, the instability of the ITO/PEDOT：PSS interface is also observed. The mechanism of degradation of the device remains is unclear and needs to be further studied. In this article, we investigate the in-situ electrochromism of PEDOT：PSS to disclose the cause of the degradation. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy（XPS） was used to characterize the PEDOT：PSS films, as well as the PEDOT：PSS plus polyethylene glycol（PEG） films with and without indium ions. The electrochromic devices（ECD） based on PEDOT：PSS and PEG with and without indium ions are carried out by in-situ micro-Raman and laser reflective measurement（LRM）. For comparison, ECD based on PEDOT：PSS and PEG films with LiCl, KCl, NaCl or InCl_3 are also investigated by LRM. The results show that PEDOT：PSS is further reduced when negatively biased, and oxidized when positively biased. This could identify that PEDOT：PSS with indium ions from PEDOT：PSS etching ITO will lose dopants when negatively biased. The LRM shows that the device with indium ions has a stronger effect on the reduction property of PEDOT：PSS-PEG film than the device without indium ions. The contrast of the former device is 44%, that of the latter device is about 3%. The LRM also shows that the contrasts of the device based on PEDOT：PSS＋PEG with LiCl, KCl, NaCl, InCl_3 are 30%, 27%, 15%, and 18%, respectively.展开更多
Electrochromic and auto-bleaching processes at the WO2 anodic film in 0. 5 mol/L H2SO4 solution were investigated by cyclic voltammetry, a. c. impedance technique and photocurrent spectrometry. The colouration mechani...Electrochromic and auto-bleaching processes at the WO2 anodic film in 0. 5 mol/L H2SO4 solution were investigated by cyclic voltammetry, a. c. impedance technique and photocurrent spectrometry. The colouration mechanism consists of hydrogen adsorption on the WO2 surface and the transport of H atoms in the WO, lattice. The bleaching process involves at least two steps: transport of interstitial H atoms and hydrogen desorption on the W surface, resulting in interstitial H+ ions; then extration of the H+ ions driven by the external electric field. The auto-bleaching arises from the hydroxylation due to both partial interstitial H atoms and a little of water contained in the film.展开更多
In this study,a series of arylene-bridged bis(benzimidazolium)triflates 1^(–)6^(^(2+))·2[OTf^(–)]were synthesized by grafting differentπ-linkers with benzimidazolium scaffolds.Among them,compound 1^(2+)·2...In this study,a series of arylene-bridged bis(benzimidazolium)triflates 1^(–)6^(^(2+))·2[OTf^(–)]were synthesized by grafting differentπ-linkers with benzimidazolium scaffolds.Among them,compound 1^(2+)·2[OTf^(–)]with anthracene as the linker exhibited remarkable electron transfer capabilities across four distinct redox states.The inclusion of an anthracene unit as theπ-linker contributes to its exceptional redox and optoelectronic characteristics.Consequently,1^(2+)·2[OTf^(–)]was successfully utilized as both an electrochromic molecule in an ECD under applied voltage for the first time,and a highly efficient photocatalyst for the formation of carbon–phosphorus bonds via visible-light-induced cross-dehydrogenative coupling reactions.展开更多
Pyrochlore-type WO3 powder was synthesized via hydrothermal method using aqueous sodium tungstate solution and oxalic acid as raw materials. The as-prepared powder was made into a soliquoid, from which films were made...Pyrochlore-type WO3 powder was synthesized via hydrothermal method using aqueous sodium tungstate solution and oxalic acid as raw materials. The as-prepared powder was made into a soliquoid, from which films were made by dip coating process with indium-tin oxide （ITO）. The obtained films were characterized by thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis （TG-DTA）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, cyclic voltammetry （CV）, chronoamperometry （CA） and ultraviolet- visible （UV-Vis） absorption. Results show that the crystal of the pyrochlore-type WO3 powder is perfect. When the calcination temperature rises from room temperature to 500℃, the pyrochlore-type structure first becomes deformed, then it is destroyed and turns into amorphous phase, finally it will completely convert to WO3 with a monoclinic structure. Electrochemical and optical tests demonstrate that the film calcined at 300℃ exhibits the best electrochromic performance and has a coloration efficiency of up to 68.5 cm^2-C^-1 at 884 nm.展开更多
Electrochromic materials change color or opacity when subjected to electrical stimuli,often through reversible chemical reactions or phase transitions.Their optical switch capabilities make them promising for applicat...Electrochromic materials change color or opacity when subjected to electrical stimuli,often through reversible chemical reactions or phase transitions.Their optical switch capabilities make them promising for applications like smart windows and glasses,thus garnering widespread attention in recent years.Van der Waals layered ferroelectric α-In_(2)Se_(3),known for its rich polymorphs,is a promising candidate for exploring physical property modulation via phase transformations.However,the discovery of electrochromism in In_(2)Se_(3) has been impeded by similar optical constants among its polymorphs.Herein,we report the experimental observation of reversible electrochromism in α-In_(2)Se_(3) thin flakes accompanied by ferroelectric polarization switching.Microscopic structural characterizations reveal that the color change stems from a crystalline-to-amorphous phase transition.An improved Kramer-Kronig analysis was employed to quantify the change in optical constants of the flake.A disordered polarization switching model,inherent to the crystal symmetry of α-In_(2)Se_(3),was proposed to explain the electrically driven amorphization.This work delivers distinct insight into the unique electrochromic behavior and unveils opportunities of relevant applications for the van der Waals layered ferroelectric.展开更多
To enhance the bonding strength between the active material and the core yarn current collector through nano-entanglement,bacterial cellulose/carbon nanotube(BC/CNT)nanofiber yarns were developed using in situ cultiva...To enhance the bonding strength between the active material and the core yarn current collector through nano-entanglement,bacterial cellulose/carbon nanotube(BC/CNT)nanofiber yarns were developed using in situ cultivation and wet twisting.This method utilizes the large specific surface area and abundant active functional groups of BC-based nanofibers.Subsequently,V2O5/BC/CNT composite yarn electrodes were fabricated,exhibiting a core-sheath structure with excellent conformal characteristics.The influence of ultrasound duration on the conductivity and electrochromic performance of composite yarns was investigated.The initial discharge-specific capacity was recorded as 105.3 mAh/g,with a capacity retention rate of 60.2%after 100 cycles.The composite yarn exhibited 100 reversible transitions between yellow and blue,with reduction and oxidation response times of 2.35 s and 3.3 s,respectively.The modulation amplitude at 532 nm during the initial cycle was 20.31%,and after 100 cycles,the modulation amplitude retention rate remained at 68%.展开更多
The linkage-conversion synthesis was employed for the development of low-voltage near-infrared(NIR)electrochromic aminelinked covalent organic frameworks(COFs),enabling the sophisticated display of NIR concealed infor...The linkage-conversion synthesis was employed for the development of low-voltage near-infrared(NIR)electrochromic aminelinked covalent organic frameworks(COFs),enabling the sophisticated display of NIR concealed information.Two COF systems containing triphenylamine units connected by conjugated imine bonds were transformed into conjugation-broken amine-linked COFs through linkage reduction,allowing for precise modulation of their electrochemical and electrochromic properties.The electrochemical oxidation onset potential of the amine-linked COF film was significantly reduced by approximately 0.6 V,and their absorption in the NIR region exhibits a marked enhancement and blue shift during electrochemical oxidation.Combining experimental and computational approaches,this phenomenon was attributed the previously unreported short-range charge interactions between triphenylamine and adjacent amine groups.The amine-linked COFs exhibit low electrochromic driving voltages(0.2 V),sub-second response times,high coloration efficiency,and stable electrochromic-switch properties.Notably,the low-voltage-driven amine-linked COFs showed pronounced NIR color changes with non-apparent visible color changes,leveraging this characteristic to achieve concealed information display in the NIR region.This work demonstrates the importance of linkage engineering in the design and preparation of high-quality optoelectronic functional COF materials and highlights the great application potential of optoelectronic COFs.展开更多
A cyclometalated diruthenium complex 2 bridged by 1,2,4,5-tetra(pyrid-2-yl)benzene with six carboxylic acid groups at two ends was synthesized.Monolayer and multilayer films FTO/TiO2/(2)n(Zr)(n=1,2)and FTO/SnO2:Sb/(2)...A cyclometalated diruthenium complex 2 bridged by 1,2,4,5-tetra(pyrid-2-yl)benzene with six carboxylic acid groups at two ends was synthesized.Monolayer and multilayer films FTO/TiO2/(2)n(Zr)(n=1,2)and FTO/SnO2:Sb/(2)n(Zr)(n=1-4)have been prepared via interfacial layer-by-layer coordination assembly of 2 with zirconium(IV)ions.All films show two consecutive redox couples in the potential range between 0 and+1.0 V vs.Ag/AgCl.These films exhibit reversible near-infrared electrochromism upon switching of redox potential.The response time of the films on SnO2:Sb is around a few seconds,while that on TiO2 is around a few tens of seconds.The film deposition cycles were found to have a great impact on the electrochromic performance.Among six films examined,the two-layered film on SnO2:Sb displays the best balanced performance with a contrast ratio of 56%at 1,150 nm and good cyclic stability(9%loss of contrast ratio after 1,000 continuous double-potential-switching cycles),which is superior to that of the previously reported electropolymerized films of a related diruthenium complex with the same bridging ligand.In addition,the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy,and electron transfer mechanism of these films have been investigated.展开更多
Flexible electronics play a key role in the development of human society and our daily activities.Currently they are expected to revolutionize personal health management.However,it remains challenging to fabricate sma...Flexible electronics play a key role in the development of human society and our daily activities.Currently they are expected to revolutionize personal health management.However,it remains challenging to fabricate smart sensors with high robustness,reliability,and visible readout.Herein,high-performance electrochromic(EC),electro-fluorochromic(EFC),and double-network ionogels with excellent transmissivity,high mechanical robustness,and ultrastable reversibility are prepared by combination of thienoviologen-containing ionic liquids with poly(ethyl acrylate)elastomer.The ionogels exhibit good mechanical properties(1000%stretchability and 3.2 kJ m^(−2) fracture energy).The ionogel-based EC devices have a significantly simplified device fabrication process as well as superior cycling stability in which 88%of the contract ratio is maintained at 88%at 500 cycles,even after being stored for 2 years under ambient atmosphere(relative humidity:30%∼40%,25°C).The conductivity of ionogels showed a fast and reproducible response to strain,and the conductivity decreased with increased strain.By virtue of the EC and EFC properties of the thienoviologen component,the EC and EFC efficiency decreased with the increased strain loaded on the ionogels,and almost no EC or EFC phenomena were observed when the strain was above 300%.This feasible strategy provides an opportunity for the development of visible strain sensors to monitor the body’s movements through color and fluorescence emission.展开更多
Doping plays an essential role in the properties of conducting polymers.Film thickness not only has a direct influence on their photoelectric properties,but also affects the doping ability,which may lead to the declin...Doping plays an essential role in the properties of conducting polymers.Film thickness not only has a direct influence on their photoelectric properties,but also affects the doping ability,which may lead to the decline of capacitance and electrochromic properties caused by incomplete doping.Therefore,it is essential to study the quantitative relationship between doping level and film thickness in application.Herein,empirical formula between doping level and thickness was obtained by studying the spectroelectrochemistry behaviors of two different electrochromic materials,poly(N,N'-bis(3,5-(2-thienyl)-phenyl)-1,6,7,12-tetrachloroperylene-3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic diimide)(poly(Th-Cl-PBI))and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)(PEDOT).The doping level is verified to be correlated to the reciprocal of the 3^(rd)power of film thickness.Experimental results fit these formulas very well,giving correlation coefficient R^(2)higher than 0.99.The optical contrast prediction of these two electrochromic materials is also used to verify this relationship formula.For the first time,we quantitatively connect these two important parameters of conducting polymers,doping level and thickness.展开更多
Cyclopentadithiophene(CPDT)-based polymers have emerged as promising research platforms for multi⁃color electrochromic materials due to their favorable color tunability.However,insufficient cyclic stability has hinder...Cyclopentadithiophene(CPDT)-based polymers have emerged as promising research platforms for multi⁃color electrochromic materials due to their favorable color tunability.However,insufficient cyclic stability has hindered their translation into practical applications.In this study,two CPDT-based conjugated polymers with distinct substituent groups were designed and synthesized:PCPDT-Ph(copolymerized with unsubstituted benzene units)and PCPDT-PhOMe(copolymerized with dimethoxy-substituted benzene units).The influence of dimethoxy substitution on the electrochromic properties and stability of the polymers was systematically investigated.Electro⁃chemical and electrochromic characterizations demonstrated that the electron-donating ability of the dimethoxy groups not only effectively regulated the polymer’s intrinsic properties but also significantly enhanced its cycling stability.Compared with PCPDT-Ph,PCPDT-PhOMe exhibited a reduced onset oxidation potential from 0.66 V(vs.Ag/AgCl)to 0.46 V,an upshifted highest occupied molecular orbital(HOMO)energy level,and a narrowed optical band gap(calculated theoretically)from 1.73 eV to 1.61 eV.The PCPDT-PhOMe film showed magenta in the neutral state and transparency in the oxidized state,with a color difference(ΔE*a b)of 46.36.The coloring/bleaching response times were measured as 0.7/0.6 s,and the optical contrast retention reached 84%after 1000 cycles,outperforming the PCPDT-Ph film(79.5%retention after 500 cycles).Additionally,it exhibited a coloration efficiency of 543.9 cm^(2)/C,demonstrating favorable comprehensive electrochromic performance.Electrochromic devices assembled with PCPDT-PhOMe achieved reversible switching between magenta and transparent states,with a response time of≤1.0 s and a contrast retention of 71%after 30000 cycles,indicating good stability.This work clarifies the role of substituent electronic effects in regulating the electrochromic properties of CPDT-based polymers,providing experimental basis and theoretical support for the molecular design of solution-processable thiophene-based electrochromic materials.Furthermore,it validates the potential application of PCPDT-PhOMe in smart windows,electronic displays,and other related fields.展开更多
Two viologen derivatives containing fluorine substituent(F)with an asymmetric structures,1,1'-bis(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]dihexafluorophosphate(DFPV)and 1-benzyl-1'-(4-(trifluoromethyl)...Two viologen derivatives containing fluorine substituent(F)with an asymmetric structures,1,1'-bis(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]dihexafluorophosphate(DFPV)and 1-benzyl-1'-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]di-hexafluorophosphate(Bn-FPV),were synthesized.These viologen derivatives as active materials were used to assemble both flexible and rigid electrochromic devices(ECDs).ECDs based on DFPV exhibited reversible color change from colorless to deep green and ECDs based on Bn-FPV exhibited reversible color change from colorless to blue-green within applied voltage.It was found that the devices based on DFPV showed cycle stability,which could still maintain more than 90% after 1000 cycles.In addition,the modulation rate of the device to the solar irradiance is also calculated to characterize its application potential in smart windows.Among them,the rigid device(R-DFPV)based on the DFPV has a large solar irradiance modulation rate of 54.66%,which has the potential to be used as smart windows.展开更多
Electrochromic smart windows(ESWs)can significantly reduce building energy consumption,but the high cost hinders large-scale production.The in situ growth of tungsten oxide(WO_(3))films is only by a simple immersion p...Electrochromic smart windows(ESWs)can significantly reduce building energy consumption,but the high cost hinders large-scale production.The in situ growth of tungsten oxide(WO_(3))films is only by a simple immersion process,the silver nanowires(AgNWs)undergo oxidation to Ag^(+)ions through electron loss,and the liberated electrons provide driving force for the deposition of WO_(4)^(2-).Enabled the fabrication of large-area WO_(3)films and ESWs were fabricated under minimal laboratory conditions,demonstrating the economic feasibility,efficient and reliable nature of industrial production.Structural characterization and density functional theory calculations were combined to confirm that AgNWs effectively regulate oxygen vacancies of WO_(3)films and promote the in situ growth process.The optimized WO_(3)exhibits a maximum transmittance modulation of 90.8%and excellent cycling stability of 20,000 cycles.The largescale WO_(3)-based ESWs can save building energy up to 140.0 MJ m^(-2)compared to traditional windows in tropical regions,as verified by simulations more than40 global cities.This research provides a new approach for improving the performance and industrial production of ESW,providing the full understanding and development direction to short the distance of the ESW commercial production.展开更多
Unlike conventional electrochromic devices,Zinc anode-based electrochromic devices(ZECDs)ensure excellent charge balance between the electrochromic layer and Zn anode during the coloring/bleaching by reversible metal ...Unlike conventional electrochromic devices,Zinc anode-based electrochromic devices(ZECDs)ensure excellent charge balance between the electrochromic layer and Zn anode during the coloring/bleaching by reversible metal deposition/stripping on the Zn anode.Meanwhile,the inherent potential difference between the metal anode and the electrochromic layer can drive the spontaneous coloration/bleaching of ZECDs,featuring energy retrieval functionality.This review discusses the working mechanisms,performance indexes of ZECDs,and the impact of material selection on ZECD performance.Furthermore,we comprehensively summarize the latest research progress of ZECDs in energy storage,smart windows,and multicolor displays.We argue that using high-transparency zinc mesh,additive manufacturing processes,and self-healing electrochromic materials can significantly advance the commercialization of large-area ZECDs.Finally,“electrode-free”device structures,renewable or replaceable electrolytes,and strategies to suppress zinc dendrites are prospected to overcome cost-effectiveness and lifespan issues of ZECDs.This review aims at enabling more efficient and advanced ZECDs for multifunctional applications.展开更多
In an era dominated by visual information,the display interface serves as a critical gateway between the human and digital worlds.The relentless pursuit of visual immersion has driven display technology from cinema sc...In an era dominated by visual information,the display interface serves as a critical gateway between the human and digital worlds.The relentless pursuit of visual immersion has driven display technology from cinema screens to smart-phones and now to virtual and augmented reality(VR/AR)headsets,progressively moving closer to the human eye.This evolution places unprecedented demands on pixel density,power efficiency,and form factor,pushing up against funda-mental physical and physiological limits.展开更多
Towards the development of highly efficient electrochromic coatings,the crystallinity,morphology(e.g.size and shape)of electrochromic nanomaterials,and their charge insertion capacities play a significant role.Herein,...Towards the development of highly efficient electrochromic coatings,the crystallinity,morphology(e.g.size and shape)of electrochromic nanomaterials,and their charge insertion capacities play a significant role.Herein,we report the structure-dependent colouration effciency in electrochromic coatings based on the use of 0D,1D and 2D tungsten trioxide(WO_(3))nanostructures.A series of WO_(3)with different nanostructures were prepared and used as working electrodes to fabricate electrochromic devices for smart windows applications.Facile spray coating was applied on fluorine-doped tin oxide(FTO)substrate to make~70%transparent working electrodes to investigate their charge insertion capacities,electrochromic active surface area,and colouration efficiency.Results showed that the 2D WO_(3)nanoflakes displayed the highest diffusion coefficient for the intercalation of 1.52×10^(-10)cm^(2)/s with an increased electrochemical active surface area of 25.10 mF/cm^(2),a large modulation of optical reflectance(42.63%)with 3.79 s shorter response time for bleaching and a greater colouration efficiency(CE)value(89.29 cm^(2)/C)at 700 nm compared to the CE value for 1D WO_(3)(of 22 cm^(2)/C)and 0D WO_(3)(8 cm^(2)/C).The outcome of this study provides a new insight and valuable contribution to design an efficient electrochromic coating by controlling and optimising the nanostructures of selective electrochromic materials.展开更多
With the global push for energy conservation and the rapid development of low-power,flexible and wearable optical displays,the demand for electrochromic technology has surged.Gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs),a crucial c...With the global push for energy conservation and the rapid development of low-power,flexible and wearable optical displays,the demand for electrochromic technology has surged.Gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs),a crucial component of electrochromic devices(ECDs),show great promise in applications.This is attributed to their efficient ion-transport capabilities,excellent mechanical properties and strong adhesion.All of these characteristics are conducive to enhancing the safety of the devices,streamlining the packaging process,significantly improving the electrochromic performance of ECDs and boosting their commercial application potential.This review provides a comprehensive overview of GPEs for ECDs,focusing on their basic designs,functional modifications and practical applications.Firstly,this review outlines the fundamental design of GPEs for ECDs,encompassing key performance index,classification,gelation mechanism and preparation methods.Building on this foundation,it provides an in-depth discussion of functionalized GPEs developed to enhance device performance or expand functionality,including electrochromic,temperature-responsive,photo-responsive and stretchable self-healing GPE.Furthermore,the integration of GPEs into various ECD applications,including smart windows,displays,energy storage devices and wearable electronic,are summarized to highlight the advantages that the design of GPEs brings to the practical application of ECDs.Finally,based on the summary of GPEs employed for ECDs,the challenges and development expectations in this direction were indicated.展开更多
The promising prospects for all-day building thermal management are driving widespread research into spectrally selective manipulation materials.This article first summarizes the evolution path of metal reversible dep...The promising prospects for all-day building thermal management are driving widespread research into spectrally selective manipulation materials.This article first summarizes the evolution path of metal reversible deposition technology,noting its advantages of cost-effectiveness and scientific rigor.It then highlights the groundbreaking work by Wang et al.(published in ACS Energy Letters,2025,10,3231)on coupling metastructured photothermal conversion electrodes and reversible Cu deposition for all-day energy management.Finally,the commercial viability of Wang et al.'s approach for building energy saving and its potential applicability to other scenarios are elaborated.展开更多
基金Supported by Jilin Provincial Scientific and Technological Development Program(20230508109RC,20230201051GX,20220201091GX)National Natural Science Foundation of China(62035013,61275235)。
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion electrochromic(EC)technology,boasting the capability to fulfill both safety and cost-ef⁃fectiveness requirements,is garnering extensive attention in various application areas including smart windows,thermal management,displays,and camouflage.However,typical inorganic EC materials,such as tungsten oxides(WO_(3)),of⁃ten suffer from slow ion diffusion kinetics and limited optical contrast within the aqueous Zn^(2+)electrolyte because of the large size and strong Coulombic interactions of the Zn^(2+),which limits their wide applicability.Here,ordered WO_(3)nanowire films,constructed by a one-step grazing angle deposition method,is demonstrated to boost the response speed and optical contrast during EC phenomena.Compared with dense films,the ordered WO_(3)nanowire films with a porosity of 44.6%demonstrate anti-reflective property and excellent comprehensive EC performance,including fast response time(3.6 s and 1.2 s for coloring and bleaching,respectively),large optical contrast(66.6%at 700 nm)and high col⁃oration efficiency(64.3 cm^(2)·C^(-1)).A large-area prototype EC device(17 cm×12 cm)with fast color-switching is also successfully achieved.Mechanistic studies show that the improved performance is mainly due to the ordered porous nanowire structures,which provides direct electron transfer paths and sufficient interfacial contacts,thus simultaneously enhancing the electrochemical activity and fast redox kinetics.This study provides a simple and effective strategy to im⁃prove the performance of tungsten oxide-based aqueous zinc ion EC materials and devices.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21271176,21472196,21521062,and 21501183)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDB 12010400)for funding support
文摘This paper summarizes our recent progress on the preparations and applications of electropolymerized thin films of redox-active ruthenium complexes.Thin films of vinyl-functionalized diruthenium or ruthenium-amine conjugated complexes are prepared by reductive electropolymerization.The resulting films are useful for multistate near-infrared electrochromism,ion sensing,and mimicking flip-flop and flip-flap-flop logic gates.The oxidative electropolymerization of diruthenium complexes with two distal triarylamine units affords electropolymers with an alternating diruthenium and tetraphenylbenzidine structural unit.The applications of the resulting films in multistate near-infrared electrochromism and resistive memory are discussed.
基金Project supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2015AA034201)the Chinese Universities Scientific Fund(Grant No.2015LX002)
文摘Poly（3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene）：poly（styrenesulfonate）（PEDOT：PSS） is usually sandwiched between indium tin oxide（ITO） and a functional polymer in order to improve the performance of the device. However, because of the strong acidic nature of PEDOT：PSS, the instability of the ITO/PEDOT：PSS interface is also observed. The mechanism of degradation of the device remains is unclear and needs to be further studied. In this article, we investigate the in-situ electrochromism of PEDOT：PSS to disclose the cause of the degradation. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy（XPS） was used to characterize the PEDOT：PSS films, as well as the PEDOT：PSS plus polyethylene glycol（PEG） films with and without indium ions. The electrochromic devices（ECD） based on PEDOT：PSS and PEG with and without indium ions are carried out by in-situ micro-Raman and laser reflective measurement（LRM）. For comparison, ECD based on PEDOT：PSS and PEG films with LiCl, KCl, NaCl or InCl_3 are also investigated by LRM. The results show that PEDOT：PSS is further reduced when negatively biased, and oxidized when positively biased. This could identify that PEDOT：PSS with indium ions from PEDOT：PSS etching ITO will lose dopants when negatively biased. The LRM shows that the device with indium ions has a stronger effect on the reduction property of PEDOT：PSS-PEG film than the device without indium ions. The contrast of the former device is 44%, that of the latter device is about 3%. The LRM also shows that the contrasts of the device based on PEDOT：PSS＋PEG with LiCl, KCl, NaCl, InCl_3 are 30%, 27%, 15%, and 18%, respectively.
基金The project Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China.
文摘Electrochromic and auto-bleaching processes at the WO2 anodic film in 0. 5 mol/L H2SO4 solution were investigated by cyclic voltammetry, a. c. impedance technique and photocurrent spectrometry. The colouration mechanism consists of hydrogen adsorption on the WO2 surface and the transport of H atoms in the WO, lattice. The bleaching process involves at least two steps: transport of interstitial H atoms and hydrogen desorption on the W surface, resulting in interstitial H+ ions; then extration of the H+ ions driven by the external electric field. The auto-bleaching arises from the hydroxylation due to both partial interstitial H atoms and a little of water contained in the film.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22001200,22175138,21875180)。
文摘In this study,a series of arylene-bridged bis(benzimidazolium)triflates 1^(–)6^(^(2+))·2[OTf^(–)]were synthesized by grafting differentπ-linkers with benzimidazolium scaffolds.Among them,compound 1^(2+)·2[OTf^(–)]with anthracene as the linker exhibited remarkable electron transfer capabilities across four distinct redox states.The inclusion of an anthracene unit as theπ-linker contributes to its exceptional redox and optoelectronic characteristics.Consequently,1^(2+)·2[OTf^(–)]was successfully utilized as both an electrochromic molecule in an ECD under applied voltage for the first time,and a highly efficient photocatalyst for the formation of carbon–phosphorus bonds via visible-light-induced cross-dehydrogenative coupling reactions.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51274243)the Project of Innovation-Driven Plan in Central South University, China (No. 2015CX001)
文摘Pyrochlore-type WO3 powder was synthesized via hydrothermal method using aqueous sodium tungstate solution and oxalic acid as raw materials. The as-prepared powder was made into a soliquoid, from which films were made by dip coating process with indium-tin oxide （ITO）. The obtained films were characterized by thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis （TG-DTA）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, cyclic voltammetry （CV）, chronoamperometry （CA） and ultraviolet- visible （UV-Vis） absorption. Results show that the crystal of the pyrochlore-type WO3 powder is perfect. When the calcination temperature rises from room temperature to 500℃, the pyrochlore-type structure first becomes deformed, then it is destroyed and turns into amorphous phase, finally it will completely convert to WO3 with a monoclinic structure. Electrochemical and optical tests demonstrate that the film calcined at 300℃ exhibits the best electrochromic performance and has a coloration efficiency of up to 68.5 cm^2-C^-1 at 884 nm.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12074278)the Priority Academic Program Development(PAPD)of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutionsthe support from Suzhou Science and Technology Bureau(ZXL2022514).
文摘Electrochromic materials change color or opacity when subjected to electrical stimuli,often through reversible chemical reactions or phase transitions.Their optical switch capabilities make them promising for applications like smart windows and glasses,thus garnering widespread attention in recent years.Van der Waals layered ferroelectric α-In_(2)Se_(3),known for its rich polymorphs,is a promising candidate for exploring physical property modulation via phase transformations.However,the discovery of electrochromism in In_(2)Se_(3) has been impeded by similar optical constants among its polymorphs.Herein,we report the experimental observation of reversible electrochromism in α-In_(2)Se_(3) thin flakes accompanied by ferroelectric polarization switching.Microscopic structural characterizations reveal that the color change stems from a crystalline-to-amorphous phase transition.An improved Kramer-Kronig analysis was employed to quantify the change in optical constants of the flake.A disordered polarization switching model,inherent to the crystal symmetry of α-In_(2)Se_(3),was proposed to explain the electrically driven amorphization.This work delivers distinct insight into the unique electrochromic behavior and unveils opportunities of relevant applications for the van der Waals layered ferroelectric.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22305206)Autonomous Region Natural Science Foundation(202110120008).
文摘To enhance the bonding strength between the active material and the core yarn current collector through nano-entanglement,bacterial cellulose/carbon nanotube(BC/CNT)nanofiber yarns were developed using in situ cultivation and wet twisting.This method utilizes the large specific surface area and abundant active functional groups of BC-based nanofibers.Subsequently,V2O5/BC/CNT composite yarn electrodes were fabricated,exhibiting a core-sheath structure with excellent conformal characteristics.The influence of ultrasound duration on the conductivity and electrochromic performance of composite yarns was investigated.The initial discharge-specific capacity was recorded as 105.3 mAh/g,with a capacity retention rate of 60.2%after 100 cycles.The composite yarn exhibited 100 reversible transitions between yellow and blue,with reduction and oxidation response times of 2.35 s and 3.3 s,respectively.The modulation amplitude at 532 nm during the initial cycle was 20.31%,and after 100 cycles,the modulation amplitude retention rate remained at 68%.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22005312,22375042)the Strategic Priority Research Program of Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB0520201)+3 种基金the Southeast University Interdisciplinary Research Program for Young Scholars(2024FGC1007)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(2023QNRC001)the support of 1W1A endstation at Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility,Institute of High Energy Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciencessupported by the Big Data Computing Center of Southeast University。
文摘The linkage-conversion synthesis was employed for the development of low-voltage near-infrared(NIR)electrochromic aminelinked covalent organic frameworks(COFs),enabling the sophisticated display of NIR concealed information.Two COF systems containing triphenylamine units connected by conjugated imine bonds were transformed into conjugation-broken amine-linked COFs through linkage reduction,allowing for precise modulation of their electrochemical and electrochromic properties.The electrochemical oxidation onset potential of the amine-linked COF film was significantly reduced by approximately 0.6 V,and their absorption in the NIR region exhibits a marked enhancement and blue shift during electrochemical oxidation.Combining experimental and computational approaches,this phenomenon was attributed the previously unreported short-range charge interactions between triphenylamine and adjacent amine groups.The amine-linked COFs exhibit low electrochromic driving voltages(0.2 V),sub-second response times,high coloration efficiency,and stable electrochromic-switch properties.Notably,the low-voltage-driven amine-linked COFs showed pronounced NIR color changes with non-apparent visible color changes,leveraging this characteristic to achieve concealed information display in the NIR region.This work demonstrates the importance of linkage engineering in the design and preparation of high-quality optoelectronic functional COF materials and highlights the great application potential of optoelectronic COFs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21872154), Beijing National Science Foundation (2191003)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (XDB12010400)
文摘A cyclometalated diruthenium complex 2 bridged by 1,2,4,5-tetra(pyrid-2-yl)benzene with six carboxylic acid groups at two ends was synthesized.Monolayer and multilayer films FTO/TiO2/(2)n(Zr)(n=1,2)and FTO/SnO2:Sb/(2)n(Zr)(n=1-4)have been prepared via interfacial layer-by-layer coordination assembly of 2 with zirconium(IV)ions.All films show two consecutive redox couples in the potential range between 0 and+1.0 V vs.Ag/AgCl.These films exhibit reversible near-infrared electrochromism upon switching of redox potential.The response time of the films on SnO2:Sb is around a few seconds,while that on TiO2 is around a few tens of seconds.The film deposition cycles were found to have a great impact on the electrochromic performance.Among six films examined,the two-layered film on SnO2:Sb displays the best balanced performance with a contrast ratio of 56%at 1,150 nm and good cyclic stability(9%loss of contrast ratio after 1,000 continuous double-potential-switching cycles),which is superior to that of the previously reported electropolymerized films of a related diruthenium complex with the same bridging ligand.In addition,the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,scanning electron microscopy,and electron transfer mechanism of these films have been investigated.
基金research was made possible as a result of generous grants from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(grant no.2021YFB3200700)the Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.22175138,21875180,and 52203240)+4 种基金the Independent Innovation Capability Improvement Project of Xi’an Jiaotong University(grant no.PY3A066)the China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(grant no.BX2021231)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(grant no.sxjh032021099)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(grant no.2021M692545)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(grant no.2021JQ-043).
文摘Flexible electronics play a key role in the development of human society and our daily activities.Currently they are expected to revolutionize personal health management.However,it remains challenging to fabricate smart sensors with high robustness,reliability,and visible readout.Herein,high-performance electrochromic(EC),electro-fluorochromic(EFC),and double-network ionogels with excellent transmissivity,high mechanical robustness,and ultrastable reversibility are prepared by combination of thienoviologen-containing ionic liquids with poly(ethyl acrylate)elastomer.The ionogels exhibit good mechanical properties(1000%stretchability and 3.2 kJ m^(−2) fracture energy).The ionogel-based EC devices have a significantly simplified device fabrication process as well as superior cycling stability in which 88%of the contract ratio is maintained at 88%at 500 cycles,even after being stored for 2 years under ambient atmosphere(relative humidity:30%∼40%,25°C).The conductivity of ionogels showed a fast and reproducible response to strain,and the conductivity decreased with increased strain.By virtue of the EC and EFC properties of the thienoviologen component,the EC and EFC efficiency decreased with the increased strain loaded on the ionogels,and almost no EC or EFC phenomena were observed when the strain was above 300%.This feasible strategy provides an opportunity for the development of visible strain sensors to monitor the body’s movements through color and fluorescence emission.
基金This research was suported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.51521002,21905098)Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Joint Laboratory of Optoelectronic and Magnetic Functional Materials(Grant No.20198121205002).
文摘Doping plays an essential role in the properties of conducting polymers.Film thickness not only has a direct influence on their photoelectric properties,but also affects the doping ability,which may lead to the decline of capacitance and electrochromic properties caused by incomplete doping.Therefore,it is essential to study the quantitative relationship between doping level and film thickness in application.Herein,empirical formula between doping level and thickness was obtained by studying the spectroelectrochemistry behaviors of two different electrochromic materials,poly(N,N'-bis(3,5-(2-thienyl)-phenyl)-1,6,7,12-tetrachloroperylene-3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic diimide)(poly(Th-Cl-PBI))and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)(PEDOT).The doping level is verified to be correlated to the reciprocal of the 3^(rd)power of film thickness.Experimental results fit these formulas very well,giving correlation coefficient R^(2)higher than 0.99.The optical contrast prediction of these two electrochromic materials is also used to verify this relationship formula.For the first time,we quantitatively connect these two important parameters of conducting polymers,doping level and thickness.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52103232)the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province,China(Nos.LY24E030012,LY19E030006)。
文摘Cyclopentadithiophene(CPDT)-based polymers have emerged as promising research platforms for multi⁃color electrochromic materials due to their favorable color tunability.However,insufficient cyclic stability has hindered their translation into practical applications.In this study,two CPDT-based conjugated polymers with distinct substituent groups were designed and synthesized:PCPDT-Ph(copolymerized with unsubstituted benzene units)and PCPDT-PhOMe(copolymerized with dimethoxy-substituted benzene units).The influence of dimethoxy substitution on the electrochromic properties and stability of the polymers was systematically investigated.Electro⁃chemical and electrochromic characterizations demonstrated that the electron-donating ability of the dimethoxy groups not only effectively regulated the polymer’s intrinsic properties but also significantly enhanced its cycling stability.Compared with PCPDT-Ph,PCPDT-PhOMe exhibited a reduced onset oxidation potential from 0.66 V(vs.Ag/AgCl)to 0.46 V,an upshifted highest occupied molecular orbital(HOMO)energy level,and a narrowed optical band gap(calculated theoretically)from 1.73 eV to 1.61 eV.The PCPDT-PhOMe film showed magenta in the neutral state and transparency in the oxidized state,with a color difference(ΔE*a b)of 46.36.The coloring/bleaching response times were measured as 0.7/0.6 s,and the optical contrast retention reached 84%after 1000 cycles,outperforming the PCPDT-Ph film(79.5%retention after 500 cycles).Additionally,it exhibited a coloration efficiency of 543.9 cm^(2)/C,demonstrating favorable comprehensive electrochromic performance.Electrochromic devices assembled with PCPDT-PhOMe achieved reversible switching between magenta and transparent states,with a response time of≤1.0 s and a contrast retention of 71%after 30000 cycles,indicating good stability.This work clarifies the role of substituent electronic effects in regulating the electrochromic properties of CPDT-based polymers,providing experimental basis and theoretical support for the molecular design of solution-processable thiophene-based electrochromic materials.Furthermore,it validates the potential application of PCPDT-PhOMe in smart windows,electronic displays,and other related fields.
基金Funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong(Nos.2014A030313241,2014B090901068,and 2016A010103003)。
文摘Two viologen derivatives containing fluorine substituent(F)with an asymmetric structures,1,1'-bis(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]dihexafluorophosphate(DFPV)and 1-benzyl-1'-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]di-hexafluorophosphate(Bn-FPV),were synthesized.These viologen derivatives as active materials were used to assemble both flexible and rigid electrochromic devices(ECDs).ECDs based on DFPV exhibited reversible color change from colorless to deep green and ECDs based on Bn-FPV exhibited reversible color change from colorless to blue-green within applied voltage.It was found that the devices based on DFPV showed cycle stability,which could still maintain more than 90% after 1000 cycles.In addition,the modulation rate of the device to the solar irradiance is also calculated to characterize its application potential in smart windows.Among them,the rigid device(R-DFPV)based on the DFPV has a large solar irradiance modulation rate of 54.66%,which has the potential to be used as smart windows.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant No.52163022,62305076)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(2024ZYD0196)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M740505)Sichuan Postdoctoral Science Special Foundation(No.TB2023010)。
文摘Electrochromic smart windows(ESWs)can significantly reduce building energy consumption,but the high cost hinders large-scale production.The in situ growth of tungsten oxide(WO_(3))films is only by a simple immersion process,the silver nanowires(AgNWs)undergo oxidation to Ag^(+)ions through electron loss,and the liberated electrons provide driving force for the deposition of WO_(4)^(2-).Enabled the fabrication of large-area WO_(3)films and ESWs were fabricated under minimal laboratory conditions,demonstrating the economic feasibility,efficient and reliable nature of industrial production.Structural characterization and density functional theory calculations were combined to confirm that AgNWs effectively regulate oxygen vacancies of WO_(3)films and promote the in situ growth process.The optimized WO_(3)exhibits a maximum transmittance modulation of 90.8%and excellent cycling stability of 20,000 cycles.The largescale WO_(3)-based ESWs can save building energy up to 140.0 MJ m^(-2)compared to traditional windows in tropical regions,as verified by simulations more than40 global cities.This research provides a new approach for improving the performance and industrial production of ESW,providing the full understanding and development direction to short the distance of the ESW commercial production.
基金supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(62105185,52202320)the“Qilu Young Scholar”program(62460082163097)of Shandong University,open foundation of the State Key Laboratory of Vanadium and Titanium Resources Comprehensive Utilization(2023P4FZG08A)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.862201013153)Shandong Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program(Overseas)(2023HWYQ-060).
文摘Unlike conventional electrochromic devices,Zinc anode-based electrochromic devices(ZECDs)ensure excellent charge balance between the electrochromic layer and Zn anode during the coloring/bleaching by reversible metal deposition/stripping on the Zn anode.Meanwhile,the inherent potential difference between the metal anode and the electrochromic layer can drive the spontaneous coloration/bleaching of ZECDs,featuring energy retrieval functionality.This review discusses the working mechanisms,performance indexes of ZECDs,and the impact of material selection on ZECD performance.Furthermore,we comprehensively summarize the latest research progress of ZECDs in energy storage,smart windows,and multicolor displays.We argue that using high-transparency zinc mesh,additive manufacturing processes,and self-healing electrochromic materials can significantly advance the commercialization of large-area ZECDs.Finally,“electrode-free”device structures,renewable or replaceable electrolytes,and strategies to suppress zinc dendrites are prospected to overcome cost-effectiveness and lifespan issues of ZECDs.This review aims at enabling more efficient and advanced ZECDs for multifunctional applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22105106)the Jiangsu Youth Science and Technology Talent Support Program(Grant No.JSTJ-2025-063)+1 种基金Nanjing Science and Technology Innovation Project for Overseas Students(Grant No.NJKCZYZZ2022-05)Start-up Funding from NUPTSF(Grant No.NY221003).
文摘In an era dominated by visual information,the display interface serves as a critical gateway between the human and digital worlds.The relentless pursuit of visual immersion has driven display technology from cinema screens to smart-phones and now to virtual and augmented reality(VR/AR)headsets,progressively moving closer to the human eye.This evolution places unprecedented demands on pixel density,power efficiency,and form factor,pushing up against funda-mental physical and physiological limits.
基金the funding by the ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing with 2D Materials(ARC IH210100025)。
文摘Towards the development of highly efficient electrochromic coatings,the crystallinity,morphology(e.g.size and shape)of electrochromic nanomaterials,and their charge insertion capacities play a significant role.Herein,we report the structure-dependent colouration effciency in electrochromic coatings based on the use of 0D,1D and 2D tungsten trioxide(WO_(3))nanostructures.A series of WO_(3)with different nanostructures were prepared and used as working electrodes to fabricate electrochromic devices for smart windows applications.Facile spray coating was applied on fluorine-doped tin oxide(FTO)substrate to make~70%transparent working electrodes to investigate their charge insertion capacities,electrochromic active surface area,and colouration efficiency.Results showed that the 2D WO_(3)nanoflakes displayed the highest diffusion coefficient for the intercalation of 1.52×10^(-10)cm^(2)/s with an increased electrochemical active surface area of 25.10 mF/cm^(2),a large modulation of optical reflectance(42.63%)with 3.79 s shorter response time for bleaching and a greater colouration efficiency(CE)value(89.29 cm^(2)/C)at 700 nm compared to the CE value for 1D WO_(3)(of 22 cm^(2)/C)and 0D WO_(3)(8 cm^(2)/C).The outcome of this study provides a new insight and valuable contribution to design an efficient electrochromic coating by controlling and optimising the nanostructures of selective electrochromic materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52103299)。
文摘With the global push for energy conservation and the rapid development of low-power,flexible and wearable optical displays,the demand for electrochromic technology has surged.Gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs),a crucial component of electrochromic devices(ECDs),show great promise in applications.This is attributed to their efficient ion-transport capabilities,excellent mechanical properties and strong adhesion.All of these characteristics are conducive to enhancing the safety of the devices,streamlining the packaging process,significantly improving the electrochromic performance of ECDs and boosting their commercial application potential.This review provides a comprehensive overview of GPEs for ECDs,focusing on their basic designs,functional modifications and practical applications.Firstly,this review outlines the fundamental design of GPEs for ECDs,encompassing key performance index,classification,gelation mechanism and preparation methods.Building on this foundation,it provides an in-depth discussion of functionalized GPEs developed to enhance device performance or expand functionality,including electrochromic,temperature-responsive,photo-responsive and stretchable self-healing GPE.Furthermore,the integration of GPEs into various ECD applications,including smart windows,displays,energy storage devices and wearable electronic,are summarized to highlight the advantages that the design of GPEs brings to the practical application of ECDs.Finally,based on the summary of GPEs employed for ECDs,the challenges and development expectations in this direction were indicated.
基金supported by grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(no.62175248,U24A2061)Shanghai Science and Technology Funds(no.23ZR1481900,25ZR1401373)Science Foundation for Youth Scholar of State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructures(no.SKL202202).
文摘The promising prospects for all-day building thermal management are driving widespread research into spectrally selective manipulation materials.This article first summarizes the evolution path of metal reversible deposition technology,noting its advantages of cost-effectiveness and scientific rigor.It then highlights the groundbreaking work by Wang et al.(published in ACS Energy Letters,2025,10,3231)on coupling metastructured photothermal conversion electrodes and reversible Cu deposition for all-day energy management.Finally,the commercial viability of Wang et al.'s approach for building energy saving and its potential applicability to other scenarios are elaborated.
