The choice of cathode and anode materials for electrochromic devices plays a key role in the performance of electrochromic smart windows.In this research,WO_(3)/Ag and TiO_(2)/NiO composite thin films were separately ...The choice of cathode and anode materials for electrochromic devices plays a key role in the performance of electrochromic smart windows.In this research,WO_(3)/Ag and TiO_(2)/NiO composite thin films were separately prepared by the hydrothermal method combined with electrodeposition.The electrochromic properties of the single WO_(3) thin film were optimized,and TiO_(2)/NiO composite films showed better electrochromic performance than that of the single NiO film.WO_(3)/Ag and TiO_(2)/NiO composite films with excellent electrochromic properties were respectively chosen as the cathode and the anode to construct a WO_(3)/Ag‒TiO_(2)/NiO electrochromic device.The response time(tc=4.08 s,tb=1.08 s),optical modulation range(35.91%),and coloration efficiency(30.37 cm^(2)·C^(-1))of this electrochromic device are better than those of WO_(3)-NiO and WO_(3)/Ag-NiO electrochromic devices.This work provides a novel research idea for the performance enhancement of electrochromic smart windows.展开更多
Studies show that two dimensional(2D)nanomaterial and its hybrid have a great promise in tribology for the special laminar microstructure.However,the majority of performed investigations about 2D graphitic carbon nitr...Studies show that two dimensional(2D)nanomaterial and its hybrid have a great promise in tribology for the special laminar microstructure.However,the majority of performed investigations about 2D graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))nanosheets are most focused on energy storage,catalysis,adsorption,rarely tribology.In the present study,g-C_(3)N_(4) supporting mono-dispersed Ag nanoparticle hybrid(g-C_(3)N_(4)/Ag)is prepared,and its microstructure and chemical composition are determined.More specifically,the tribological performance as the lubricating additive of poly phthalazinone ether sulfone ketone(PPESK)composite is investigated using the ball-on-disc friction tester.Moreover,the corresponding enhancement mechanism is well proposed based on the experimental analysis and theoretical simulation.Obtained results show that Ag nanoparticles with a size of about 10-20 nm are homogeneously anchored on g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets,favoring for good compatibility between g-C_(3)N_(4)/Ag and PPESK.It is found that when 0.3 wt%of g-C_(3)N_(4)/Ag is added to PPESK,the friction coefficient and wear rate of PPESK decrease by 68.9%and 97.1%,respectively.These reductions are mainly attributed to the synergistic self-lubricating effect of Ag nanoparticles and g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheet,the formation of transfer film,as well as the limited effect of g-C_(3)N_(4)/Ag on the shear deformation of PPESK composite film.Furthermore,it is found that the proposed g-C_(3)N_(4)/Ag-PPESK composite still keeps reasonable friction-reducing and wear-resistant properties under heavy loads and high rotating speeds.The present study demonstrates that the proposed g-C_(3)N_(4)/Ag hybrid is an excellent lubricating additive for polymer composites.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing City(Grant Nos.CSTB2022NSCQ-MSX0751 and cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0500)the Education Department Project of Jilin Province(Grant No.JJKH20220726KJ)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Department Project of Jilin Province(Grant No.20200201077JC)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U2141239).
文摘The choice of cathode and anode materials for electrochromic devices plays a key role in the performance of electrochromic smart windows.In this research,WO_(3)/Ag and TiO_(2)/NiO composite thin films were separately prepared by the hydrothermal method combined with electrodeposition.The electrochromic properties of the single WO_(3) thin film were optimized,and TiO_(2)/NiO composite films showed better electrochromic performance than that of the single NiO film.WO_(3)/Ag and TiO_(2)/NiO composite films with excellent electrochromic properties were respectively chosen as the cathode and the anode to construct a WO_(3)/Ag‒TiO_(2)/NiO electrochromic device.The response time(tc=4.08 s,tb=1.08 s),optical modulation range(35.91%),and coloration efficiency(30.37 cm^(2)·C^(-1))of this electrochromic device are better than those of WO_(3)-NiO and WO_(3)/Ag-NiO electrochromic devices.This work provides a novel research idea for the performance enhancement of electrochromic smart windows.
基金This work was financially supported by the Project of Jiangsu Provincial Six Talent Peak(No.XCL-214)Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Solid lubrication(No.LSL-1709)Senior Intellectuals Fund of Jiangsu University(No.13JDG099).
文摘Studies show that two dimensional(2D)nanomaterial and its hybrid have a great promise in tribology for the special laminar microstructure.However,the majority of performed investigations about 2D graphitic carbon nitride(g-C_(3)N_(4))nanosheets are most focused on energy storage,catalysis,adsorption,rarely tribology.In the present study,g-C_(3)N_(4) supporting mono-dispersed Ag nanoparticle hybrid(g-C_(3)N_(4)/Ag)is prepared,and its microstructure and chemical composition are determined.More specifically,the tribological performance as the lubricating additive of poly phthalazinone ether sulfone ketone(PPESK)composite is investigated using the ball-on-disc friction tester.Moreover,the corresponding enhancement mechanism is well proposed based on the experimental analysis and theoretical simulation.Obtained results show that Ag nanoparticles with a size of about 10-20 nm are homogeneously anchored on g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheets,favoring for good compatibility between g-C_(3)N_(4)/Ag and PPESK.It is found that when 0.3 wt%of g-C_(3)N_(4)/Ag is added to PPESK,the friction coefficient and wear rate of PPESK decrease by 68.9%and 97.1%,respectively.These reductions are mainly attributed to the synergistic self-lubricating effect of Ag nanoparticles and g-C_(3)N_(4) nanosheet,the formation of transfer film,as well as the limited effect of g-C_(3)N_(4)/Ag on the shear deformation of PPESK composite film.Furthermore,it is found that the proposed g-C_(3)N_(4)/Ag-PPESK composite still keeps reasonable friction-reducing and wear-resistant properties under heavy loads and high rotating speeds.The present study demonstrates that the proposed g-C_(3)N_(4)/Ag hybrid is an excellent lubricating additive for polymer composites.
