Sputter deposited electrochromic films and devices based on these: Progress on nickel-oxide-based films

This paper introduces electrochromic (EC) devices, capable of changing their optical absorption under charge insertion/extraction, and some of the required materials. Special attention is given to EC nickel-oxide-based films, for which we discuss sputter deposition and ensuing optical and structural properties. The paper is concluded with some recent results for practical foil-based devices.