Electrochemistry · 2014 · 14 citations · 19 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMaterials ScienceElectrochemistrySpectroscopyThin FilmsElectroanalytical ChemistryElectrochromic MaterialsElectrode MaterialsElectrode PotentialsMetal Oxide NanomaterialsThin Film Optical PropertiesDomain Size DistributionElectrochemical BehaviorElectrochromic Thin FilmsElectrode Potential EvolutionIn-situ MeasurementsNickel ChemistryNickel OxidesX-ray Spectra
The electrochromic transition of a nickel borate thin film between colorless and brown was examined by means of in situ XAFS and UV/vis spectroscopy. The XAFS spectra showed that the average valence state of the nickel species in the film changed from +2.1 to +3.8 following the application of an electrode potential. Additionally, a broad peak at 700 nm was observed during in situ UV/vis absorption measurements on the application of a positive potential. These results suggest that the nickel borate film reversibly forms a NiOOH structure with a domain size of several nanometers during the electrochromic reaction.
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