Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7909385 | Optical Materials | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
In this paper, for the first time, a TiO2 submicron-diameter wire suspension-based smart window device is demonstrated in which combined planar and finger electrodes are utilised to reversibly change the orientation of the nanowires. Electrospun TiO2 anatase submicron-diameter wire suspensions in a viscous polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) matrix were prepared directly from electrospun submicron-diameter fibre mats by using high-shear mixing, achieving the complete break-up of all electrospun mats and suspending TiO2 submicron-diameter wires uniformly in the PDMS matrix. Suspension was used as an active layer in an electro-optical device where a reversible change in light scattering is achieved by preparing a device consisting of an active layer and combined planar and finger electrode system. Using the constructed device, it was possible to change the alignment or spatial distribution of TiO2 submicron-diameter wires by applying a DC electric field across the planar or finger, electrodes thus changing the transmittance (ÎTÂ =Â 25%) of the suspension and demonstrating the potential to use combined planar and finger electrode devices in smart window applications.
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Authors
S. Leinberg, V. Kisand, A. Šutka, K. Saal, R. Lõhmus, U. Joost, M. Timusk, E. Nõmmiste,