Material selection for the mesh electrode of electrochromic device based on Ni(OH)2

Abstract

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A study of an electrochromic device based on Ni(OH)2/PVA film with the mesh-like silver counter electrode

“…A Ni(OH) 2 -based film can be used as the main electrochromic electrode [15,16]. It is worth saying that this material is also widely used in current sources [17].…”

“…It should also be mentioned that employed deposition methods and pre-treatment methods for electrode preparation are chosen based on previously found optimal conditions [16,24,25].…”

Nickel Hydroxides: Requirements, Targeted Construction and Choice of Characteristics and Industrially Applicable Synthesis for Targeted Use in Electrochemical Devices

“…As a result, nickel hydroxide is used as an electrochromic substance. [21][22][23][24] Requirements for nickel hydroxides for various applications will differ significantly. Moreover, it is necessary to obtain samples of hydroxides by different methods and under different conditions.…”

“…At the same time, Ni(OH) 2 is practically transparent in thin layers, and NiOOH has a brown‐black color. As a result, nickel hydroxide is used as an electrochromic substance [21–24] …”

Study of the Mn2+ ions influence in the deposition electrolyte on the electrochromic properties of obtained Ni(OH)2 films

“…One of the promising electrochromic materials is Ni(OH) 2 [10,11]. Its films can be formed in different ways, including electrochemical method [12,13].…”