Abstract Thin films of W oxide were prepared by reactive DC magnetron sputtering (5 cm-diameter target), and their electrochromic (EC) properties investigated in an electrolyte LiClO4 propylene carbonate. The purpose the study was to elucidate role critical deposition parameters—oxygen/argon gas flow ratio for sputter plasma ?, total pressure ptot, power Ps—on EC performance with foci on electr...

Smart materials are highly desirable over the recent decade due to growing demand on complicated nature. with stable stimuli-responsive properties widely applied in sensors, smart windows, displays, and chemical valves, but they relatively rare. Most of current chromic triggered by one or two external stimuli, only a few multi-stimuli responsive instances still suffer their restricting function...

Tunable emissivity technology is promising for the dynamic regulation of infrared radiation. Herein, electrochromic devices based on thin metal films that operate via a novel hydrogen-induced metal–insulator transition are demonstrated. The use magnesium–nickel (MgxNi) alloy as both variable material and top conductive electrode simplifies device structure ensures large changes in can be achiev...