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Limitations Imposed Using an Iodide/Triiodide Redox Couple in Solar-Powered Electrochromic Devices

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  • George Syrrokostas

    (Renewable Energy Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Patras, GR-26504 Patra, Greece)

  • Sarantis Tsamoglou

    (Renewable Energy Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Patras, GR-26504 Patra, Greece)

  • George Leftheriotis

    (Renewable Energy Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Patras, GR-26504 Patra, Greece)

Abstract

In the present study, an iodide/triiodide ( I − / I 3 − ) redox couple is used in hybrid electrochromic devices (ECDs), and the effects of the applied bias potential and bias time on device performance are studied. An applied bias potential of ~1 V is sufficient to achieve an initial contrast ratio of 8:1 in less than 5 min. Increasing both the bias potential and bias time results in an enhancement in loss reactions at the WO 3 /electrolyte interface, rather than improving optical performance. Moreover, long-term performance depends on the testing procedure (regularly cycling or after storage), while the formation of iodine ( I 2 ) decreases the initial transparency of the ECDs and affects their overall performance. However, its formation cannot be avoided, even without cycling the ECDs, and the restoration of the optical performance can take place only when the electrolyte is replaced with a fresh one. Finally, a new methodology is applied for calculating the loss current, and a suggestion is made to avoid a common mistake in calculating the coloration efficiency of these hybrid ECDs.

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  • George Syrrokostas & Sarantis Tsamoglou & George Leftheriotis, 2023. "Limitations Imposed Using an Iodide/Triiodide Redox Couple in Solar-Powered Electrochromic Devices," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(20), pages 1-15, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:20:p:7084-:d:1259460
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