Oriented Two-Dimensional Covalent Organic Framework Films for Near-Infrared Electrochromic Application
Qing Hao1, Zhi-Juan Li1, Cheng Lu1
1University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , P. R. China.
Abstract:
The electrochromic property and device construction of a triphenylamine-based oriented two-dimensional covalent organic framework (2D COF) film on indium tin oxide (ITO) coated glass was reported. The characterization of the 2D COF3PA-TT film revealed that the film was uniform, with good crystallinity, and oriented with its 2D plane parallel to the substrate. For the first time, the electrochromic properties of 2D COF3PA-TT film were studied. 2D COF3PA-TT film on ITO exhibited reversible color transition between deep red and dark brown during redox process. Spectroelectrochemical experiments revealed color changes in the absorption spectra of 2D COF3PA-TT film in the visible and near-infrared regions and showed the characteristics of intervalence charge transfer. The quasi-solid-state electrochromic device was prepared based on the COF3PA-TT film, and it exhibited moderate performance and stability in the near-infrared region.
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