Organic Electronics for Electrochromic Materials and Devices

by Meng, Hong

• ISBN13: 9783527348718
• ISBN10: 3527348719
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-07-19
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH

Summary

Organic Electronics for Electrochromic Materials and Devices

Explore this comprehensive overview of organic electrochromic materials and devices from a leading voice in the industry

Organic Electronics for Electrochromic Materials and Devices delivers a complete discussion of the major and key topics related to the phenomenon of electrochromism. The text covers the history of organic electrochromism, its fundamental principles, different types of electrochromic materials, the development of device structures and multi-function devices, characterizations of device performance, modern applications of electrochromic devices, and prospects for future electrochromic devices.

The distinguished author places a strong focus on recent research results from universities and private firms from around the world and addresses the issues and challenges faced by those who apply organic electrochromic technology in the real world. With these devices quickly becoming the go-to display technology in the field of electronic information, this resource will quickly become indispensable to all who work or study in the field of optics.

Readers will also benefit from the inclusion of:

• A thorough introduction to organic electrochromism, including its history and the mechanisms of electrochromic devices
• An exploration of polymer electrolytes for electrochromic applications, including their requirements and types
• A discussion of electrochromic small molecules, including the development of technology in viologen materials, fluoran and fluorescein dyes, violene-cyanine hybrids, triarylamine molecules and liquid crystal electrochromic materials.
• A perspective analysis of the redox-active conjugated polymers and triarylamine based non-conjugated polymers applied in electrochromic devices
• A treatment of Prussian blue and metallohexacyanates, including their backgrounds, technology development, crystal structures, synthesis, nanocomposites, and assembled electrochromic devices

Perfect for materials scientists, polymer chemists, organic chemists, physical chemists, and inorganic chemists, Organic Electronics for Electrochromic Materials and Devices will also earn a place in the libraries of physicists and those who work in the optical industry who seek a one-stop reference that covers all aspects of organic electrochromic materials.

Author Biography

Prof. Hong Meng received his Ph.D. from University of California Los Angeles in 2002. He has been working in the field of organic electronics for more than 20 years. His career experiences including working in the Institute of Materials Science and Engineering at Singapore, Lucent Technologies Bell Labs, DuPont Experimental Station. In 2014, he moved to School of Advanced Materials Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School. He has contributed over 120 peer-reviewed papers (citation: 6000) in chemistry and materials science fields, filed over 46 US patents, 50 Chinese patents.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION OF ORGANIC ELECTROCHROMISM
General Introduction
History of Electrochromism
Mechanism of Electrochromism and EC Devices

ADVANCES IN POLYMER ELECTROLYTES FOR ELECTROCHROMIC APPLICATION
Introduction
Requirements of Polymer Electrolytes in Electrochromic Applications
Types of Polymer Electrolytes
Conclusions

ELECTROCHROMIC SMALL MOLECULES
Background of Small Molecule Electrochromic
Technology Development of CP
Violene?cyanine Hybrids(AIE PL OEC)
Terephthalate Derivatives(Multi-color OEC)
Isophthalate Derivatives
Methyl Ketone Derivatives
Diphenylacetylenes
Fluoran Dye Derivatives
PH-responsive Molecules Derivatives
TPA Dye Derivatives
Hydrocarbon Derivatives-NIR-OEC

VIOLOGEN EC
The introduction of OEC and viologen
Different Structures of Amethyst Electrochromic Materials
Viologen Electrochromic Device
Companies operating in the field of viologen electrochromism
Conclusions

PRUSSIAN BLUE AND METALLOHEXACYANATES
Background
Technology Development of PB
Crystal structure
Electrochromic Mechanism
Synthesis
Assembled electrochromic devices (ECDs)
Nanocompsites
PB analogues
Electrochromic & Multiapplications

CONJUGATED ELECTROCHROMIC POLYMERS
Introduction
Poly(thiophene)-based Conjugated Electrochromic Polymers
Poly(pyrrole)-based Conjugated Electrochromic Polymers
Polycarbazole-based Conjugated Electrochromic Polymers

TPA-PI/PA BASED CONJUGATED/NON-CONJUGATED ELECTROCHROMIC POLYMERS
Introduction
Development of TA-based Electrochromic Polyimides and Polyamides
Conclusions

METALLO-SUPERMOLECULAR POLYMERS
Introduction
Single Metallic System
Hetero-Metallic System.
The Fabrication method of metallopolymer film
Conclusion

NANOSTRUCTURED ELECTROCHROMIC MATERIALS

METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORK (MOF) BASED EC
Introduction
Current studies in EC MOFs
Conclusion and Prospect

ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINOCHROMIC MATERIALS
Introduction
Conventional Mechanisms of Electroluminochromism
Electroluminochromic Performance Parameters
Classical Materials
Future Perspectives and Conclusion

ORGANIC PHOTOELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES
Introduction
PECDs Constituents
Future Perspectives and Conclusion

APPLICATION OF OEC DEVICES
Smart Window
Dimmable Rearview Mirror
Sensors
The Application of Electrochromic Device in Display

COMMERCIALIZED OEC MATERIALS AND RELATED ANALYSIS OF COMPANY PATENTS

MAIN CHALLENGES FOR THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF OEC
The Long-term Stability of OEC Materials
The Mechanical Stability of OEC Devices (Encapsulation Technology)
Large-area Process Technology: Spray Coating and Roll-to-roll Processes