ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF TRANSMITTANCE OF VISIBLE AND NEAR-INFRARED RADIATION

摘要

The present invention generally relates to optoelectronic compounds, including certain nitrobenzoyl compounds, for example 2-(4-nitrobenzoyl)oxazole. In certain embodiments, these compounds can be used as electrochromic media in devices requiring change of optical absorbance or transmittance as a function of applied voltage. Examples of such devices include electrochromic mirrors, windows, displays, or the like. One specific example is solar and thermal control by smart, dynamic windows for energy-efficient buildings. Other embodiments of the invention are generally directed to systems and devices using such compounds, methods of using such compounds, e.g., to control the absorbance or transmittance of light, kits involving such compounds, or the like.