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Progress in Oxide-Based Electrochromics: Towards Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 April 2011

Claes G. Granqvist*
Affiliation:
Department of Engineering Sciences, The Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, P. O. Box 534, SE-75121 Uppsala Sweden
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Abstract

Electrochromics is a key “green” technology for massive energy savings in the built environment jointly with indoor comfort. This paper surveys basic electrochromic (EC) device designs, useful oxide materials and their nanostructures, and elements of a theoretical description of the EC phenomenon. It also outlines critical manufacturing technologies and their pros and cons. Focus is on EC foil technology, which is shown capable of mass fabrication via roll-to-roll web coating and continuous lamination.

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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2011

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