A bi-functional device for self-powered electrochromic window and self-rechargeable transparent battery applications

Jinmin Wang1, Lei Zhang2, Le Yu2

  • 11] Luminous! Centre of Excellence for Semiconductor Lighting and Displays, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore [2] School of Urban Development and Environmental Engineering, Shanghai Second Polytechnic University, Shanghai 201209, China.

Nature Communications
|September 24, 2014
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed a self-powered electrochromic window that functions as a rechargeable battery. This innovative device offers self-bleaching and self-coloration capabilities, reducing energy consumption in green buildings.

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