Electrochromic device using mercaptans and organothiolate compounds
An electrochromic cell is disclosed which comprises an electrochromic layer and a composite ion counter electrode for transporting ions. The counter electrode further comprises a polymer electrolyte material and an organosulfur material in which, in its discharged state, the organosulfur material is further comprised of a mercaptan or an organothiolate. In one preferred embodiment, both the electrochromic electrode and the counter electrode are transparent either to visible light or to the entire electromagnetic spectrum in both charged and discharged states. An electrochromic device is disclosed which comprises one or more electrochromic electrodes encased in glass or plastic plates on the inner surface of each of which is formed a transparent electrically conductive film. Electrical contacts, which are in electrical contact with the conductive films, facilitate external electrical connection. 5 figs.
- Issue Date:
- OSTI Identifier:
- 100974
- Assignee:
- Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States) PTO; SCA: 400500; PA: EDB-95:131094; SN: 95001445723
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,442,478/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 7-872,830
- Contract Number:
- AC03-76SF00098
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 15 Aug 1995
- Research Org:
- University of California
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 40 CHEMISTRY; PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS; DESIGN; ORGANIC SULFUR COMPOUNDS; POLYMERS; OPTICAL PROPERTIES; ELECTROCHROMISM