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¹Beijing Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Reaction Engineering and Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China.

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This study introduces a novel silica nanofiber and polymer composite quasi-solid electrolyte for electrochromic devices (ECDs). This material significantly improves ion transport, leading to faster switching speeds and enhanced stability in ECDs.

Keywords:

Composite Quasi-Solid Electrolyte Electrochromic Devices Inorganic Fiber Polymer

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Nanotechnology

Background:

Electrochromic devices (ECDs) offer tunable optical properties for photothermal modulation.
Solid-state electrolytes enhance ECD safety but suffer from slow ion diffusion, limiting response speed.
Developing advanced electrolytes is crucial for improving ECD performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and fabricate a novel quasi-solid electrolyte for electrochromic devices (ECDs).
To enhance ion transport kinetics and improve the response speed and stability of ECDs.
To investigate the structure-property relationships of a silica nanofiber-polymer composite electrolyte.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of a composite quasi-solid electrolyte using silica (SiO₂) nanofibers and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA).
Characterization of the composite electrolyte's ionic conductivity and ion transport mechanisms.
Assembly and testing of an ECD using the composite electrolyte with WO₃ and V₂O₅ electrodes.

Main Results:

The SiO₂/PMMA composite electrolyte demonstrated high ionic conductivity (4.42 mS cm^-1 at 20 °C).
The composite electrolyte facilitated rapid Li⁺ ion transport through interfacial regions and along nanofiber surfaces.
The resulting ECD exhibited fast switching (0.96s coloring, 0.8s bleaching), high coloration efficiency (247.36 cm² C^-1), and excellent cycling stability (86% after 1500 cycles).

Conclusions:

The developed inorganic nanofiber-polymer composite quasi-solid electrolyte effectively overcomes the limitations of sluggish ion diffusion in traditional solid-state electrolytes.
The unique structure of the SiO₂ nanofibers enhances polymer chain mobility and creates pathways for rapid ion transport.
This advanced electrolyte enables high-performance ECDs with rapid switching, efficient coloration, and long-term durability, paving the way for practical applications.