Porous Orthorhombic Tungsten Oxide Thin Films Applied in Electrochromic Device and Photochromic Device

Tungsten oxide was used in the production of electrochromic devices and photochromic devices


Tungsten oxide, also known as tungsten trioxide or tungstic anhydride, WO3, is a chemical compound containing oxygen and the transition metal tungsten. It is obtained as an intermediate in the recovery of tungsten from its minerals. The tungsten oxide nanoparticles can be applied in many areas. They can be used in colorant and analysis reagent of chinaware,  used in producing metal tungsten material, gas sensors,  fire-proofing fabrics, imaging; large-area displays, catalysts; ceramic pigments; humidity sensors, infrared switching devices; high-density memory devices and so on.

Orthorhombic tungsten oxide (o-WO3) thin films, stabilized by nanocrystalline anatase TiO2, are obtained by a sol–gel based two stage dip coating method and subsequent annealing at 600℃. An Organically Modified Silicate (ORMOSIL) based templating strategy is adopted to achieve porosity. An asymmetric electrochromic device is constructed based on this porous o-WOlayer. The intercalation/deintercalation of lithium ions into/from the o-WO3 layer of the device as a function of applied coloration/bleaching voltages have been studied. XRD measurements show systematic changes in the lattice parameters associated with structural phase transitions from o-WO3 to tetragonal LixWO3 (t-LixWO3) and a tendency to form cubic LixWO3 (c-LixWO3). 

These phase transitions, induced by the Li ions, are reversible, and the specific phase obtained depends on the quantity of intercalated/deintercalated Li. Raman spectroscopy data shows the formation of t-LixWO3 for an applied potential of 1.0 V and the tendency of the system to transform to c-LixWO3 for higher coloration potentials. Optical measurements show excellent contrasts between colored and bleached states. An alternate photochromic device was constructed by sensitizing the o-WO3 layer with a ruthenium baseddye. The nanocrystalline anatase TiO2 in the o-WO3 layer has led to an enhanced photochromic optical transmittance contrast of ∼51% in the near IR region. The combination of the photochromic and electrochromic properties of the synthesised o-WO3 layer stabilized by nanocrystalline anatase TiO2 opens up new vista for its application in energy saving smart windows.

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