A novel near-infrared electrochromic material based on the electron-induced proton transfer mechanism

New Journal of Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Yang Yu, Shengrui Zhang, Tongtong Wang, Fei Xu, Tiefeng Wang
DOI: 10.1039/d5nj04570c
Cited by: 1
References: 31

Abstract

This study develops a novel near-infrared electrochromic material through an electron-induced proton transfer mechanism by coupling an acid-responsive dye (Cy-N) with an electro-acid molecule (Urea-N), enabling reversible NIR modulation for energy-efficient thermal management.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies Pigment Synthesis and Properties

Publication details

Journal / source
New Journal of Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
50
Issue
5
Pages
2158–2161
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN