ZnO-PEDOT core-shell nanowires: An ultrafast, high contrast and transparent electrochromic display

摘要

We report fabrication of ultrafast and high contrast transparent electrochromic device desired for display application using nanostructured electrode. To this end, poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) nanotubes were synthesized by simple electrochemical polymerization method on hydrothermally grown ZnO nanowires array as electrode. The PEDOT nanotubes of 20 nm average wall thickness characterized by SEM, TEM and EDS. The manufactured cell was subjected to electrochemical test and spectrophotometery that showed high contrast of 54 during ultrafast switching time of < 2.2 ms. In addition, high coloration efficiency of 234 cm(2)/C, ultrahigh diffusion coefficient of 2.01 x 10(-4) cm(2)/s and electrochemical stability were obtained. These make PEDOT nanotubes as an excellent candidate for low power, long term stable and transparent display. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.