Thin film electrochromic materials for energy efficient windows

Technical Report · Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6743117· OSTI ID:6743117

Lampert, C. M.

Numerous inorganic and organic electrochromic materials are discussed in the context of developing a thin film energy efficient window. By use of electrochromic thin films, it is possible electronically to control transmission or reflection properties of a window, thus allowing it to be optically and thermally managed, thereby reducing space heating and cooling load. The properties of transition metal oxides, such as WO/sub 3/, MoO/sub 3/, Ir/sub 2/O/sub 3/, and V/sub 2/O/sub 5/ are detailed. Organic systems such as Heptyl Viologen, Polytungsten anion are reviewed. Also, intercalated structures are discussed. The designs of working devices are outlined. From this quantification, materials, devices, and appropriate deposition technology are selected for window applications.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6743117
• Report Number(s): LBL-10862; EEB-W-80-10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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