Electrochromism in oxyfluoride thin films
- Uppsala Univ. (Sweden). Dept. of Technology
- Univ. of Latvia, Riga (Latvia). Inst. of Solid State Physics
Oxyfluoride films based on W and Ti were prepared by reactive sputtering in plasmas containing O{sub 2} + CF{sub 4}. The deposition rate was large, particularly when chemical sputtering was promoted by heating the target. The films could show large charge insertion/extraction, high coloration efficiency, and good cycling durability. Electrochromic devices have several potential and practical applications in contemporary technology. Among the foremost of these one notes smart windows with variable throughput of radiant energy, anti-dazzling rear-view mirrors for cars and trucks, elements for non-emissive information display, and surfaces for variable thermal emittance. Smart windows technology, that is presently emerging, may have a pervasive and benign influence on building design and management.
- OSTI ID:
- 194843
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9404167--; ISBN 0-8194-1564-2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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