Quadruple Control Electrochromic Devices Utilizing Ce₄W₉O₃₃ Electrodes for Visible and Near-Infrared Transmission...

Electrochromic smart windows are promising for building energy savings due to their dynamic regulation of the solar spectrum. Restricted by materials or traditional complementary device configuration, precisely and independently controlling of visible (VIS) and near-infrared (NIR) light is still on the drawing board. Herein, a novel Zn²⁺ electrochemically active Ce₄W₉O₃₃ electrode is reported, which demonstrates three distinct states, including VIS and NIR transparent "bright and warm" state, VIS and NIR opaque "dark and cool" state, VIS transparent and NIR opaque "bright and cool" state. A dual-operation mode electrochromic platform is also presented by integrating Ce₄W₉O₃₃/NiO complementary device and Zn anode-based electrochromic device (Ce₄W₉O₃₃/Zn/NiO device). Such a platform enables an added VIS opaque and NIR transparent "dark and warm" state, thus realizing four color states through individually controlling Ce₄W₉O₃₃ and NiO electrodes, respectively. These results present an effective approach for facilitating electrochromic windows more intelligent to weather/season conditions and personal preferences.