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Multi-layer electrode for high contrast electrochromic devices

US8049949B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 2009
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/155
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An electrochromic device includes a first substrate spaced from a second substrate. A first transparent conductive electrode is formed over at least a portion of the first substrate. A polymeric anode is formed over at least a portion of the first conductive electrode. A second transparent conductive electrode is formed over at least a portion of the second substrate. In one aspect of the invention, a multi-layer polymeric cathode is formed over at least a portion of the second conductive electrode. In one non-limiting embodiment, the multi-layer cathode includes a first cathodically coloring polymer formed over at least a portion of the second conductive electrode and a second cathodically coloring polymer formed over at least a portion of the first cathodically coloring polymer. An ionic liquid is positioned between the anode and the cathode.

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