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This research explores the innovative use of viologen/TiO2 systems in electrochromic devices, which enable quick transitions between bleached and colored states through reversible redox reactions. However, challenges such as dimerization of dications and side reactions limit performance. Our study introduces the successful attachment of Cucurbituril (CB[7]) complexes with viologens on TiO2 surfaces, allowing the use of non-functionalized viologens and minimizing side effects. This advancement paves the way for new electrochromic applications, extending from sensors to dye-sensitized solar cells.
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Cucurbituril Complexes of viologens bound on TIO2 films for electrochromic materials applications Elena Galoppini, Department of Chemistry, Rutgers University, Newark NJ Viologen/TiO2 systems are used in the development of electrochromic devices. These devices allow rapid switching between bleached and colored state as a result of reversible redox states. Unfortunately, this process is inhibited by dimerization of the dication and other side reactions. I t is also well known that viologen derivatives form a stable 1:1 complex with cucurbituril[7] (MV2+@CB[7]). The innovation in our work is the successful attachment of the complexes on TiO2 and their use in reversible electrochromic devices (shown at right) This development gives the possibility to use non-functionalized viologens and to decrease side reactions. This strategy is important for developing new electrochromic devices for a variety of applications ranging from sensors to dye sensitized cells. Start slideshow And click to see movie
