In this study, we newly synthesized iron phthalocyanine incorporated iron metallo-supramolecular polymers (Pc-Fe-polymer) and investigated its electrochromic behavior in both solution and solid-state devices. The presence of a terpyridine-attached iron phthalocyanine (FePc-TP) spacer revealed long-wavelength absorption at 670–700 nm, and the metal-to-ligand charge transfer (MLCT) by Fe-terpyridine coordination induced another absorption at 578 nm. Consequently, the Pc-Fe-polymer covered broad ranges of visible and near-infrared regions. Furthermore, due to facile charge delocalization during the Fe2+ to Fe3+ redox process, the Pc-Fe-polymer exhibited enhanced electrochromic performances. The Pc-Fe-polymer film experienced reversible electrochromic switching by changing the color from dark blue to transparent green in both solution and solid-state devices using LiClO4 as an electrolyte. The Pc-Fe-polymer exhibited exceptionally high switching stability (>1000 times) and a high coloration efficiency of 346.7 cm2/C and 211.4 cm2/C in solution and solid-state devices, respectively. Besides, we successfully demonstrated the feasibility of applying the Pc-Fe-polymer for flexible electrochromic devices on a plastic substrate. This study’s results suggest a designing concept for electrochromic materials that have highly stable and efficient switching for smart display and window applications.

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Phthalocyanines (Pcs) have been known for excellent electron transfer properties owing to their extended [Formula: see text]-conjugated structures. In addition, functionalized iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe[Formula: see text]O[Formula: see text] NPs) have attracted considerable interest owing to their unique spectral and electronic properties. Hence, it can be reasonably expected that Fe[Formula: see text]O[Formula: see text] NPs decorated with Pc molecules could provide a useful electrocatalytic system. Herein, we present the preparation and electrochemical properties of cobalt-phthalocyanine (CoPc)-decorated Fe[Formula: see text]O[Formula: see text] NPs (CoPc@Fe[Formula: see text]O[Formula: see text]. The Fe[Formula: see text]O[Formula: see text] NPs were first coated with a silica layer to produce SiO[Formula: see text]@Fe[Formula: see text]O[Formula: see text]. Subsequently, CoPc with a siloxane end group (CoPc-TEOS) was anchored to the outer surface of the SiO[Formula: see text]@Fe[Formula: see text]O[Formula: see text]. The CoPc@Fe[Formula: see text]O[Formula: see text] thus prepared was fully analyzed using various characterization methods. Distinctive electrochemical responses of CoPc and CoPc@Fe[Formula: see text]O[Formula: see text] in the presence of picric acid were observed, demonstrating the potential application of the current approach to electrochemical catalysis.

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