Acta Optica Sinica, Volume. 43, Issue 23, 2331003(2023)

Influence Law and Mechanism of Electrolyte Concentration on Electrochromic Performance of Tungsten Oxide Films

Shucan Huang, Ruicong Li, Yan Tang, Shenghai Chen, Xinglong Zhou, Zicong Lin, Xiufeng Tang, and Xiongcong Guan*
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  • School of Applied Physics and Materials, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, Guangdong , China
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    Shucan Huang, Ruicong Li, Yan Tang, Shenghai Chen, Xinglong Zhou, Zicong Lin, Xiufeng Tang, Xiongcong Guan. Influence Law and Mechanism of Electrolyte Concentration on Electrochromic Performance of Tungsten Oxide Films[J]. Acta Optica Sinica, 2023, 43(23): 2331003

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    Paper Information

    Category: Thin Films

    Received: Jul. 27, 2023

    Accepted: Sep. 6, 2023

    Published Online: Dec. 12, 2023

    The Author Email: Guan Xiongcong (guanxc002719@163.com)

    DOI:10.3788/AOS231325

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