Influence of Quenching on the Opto-Electronic Properties of F:SnO Layers.

For many opto-electronic applications, F:SnO materials must benefit from high transparency, high conductivity, and high mechanical strength even after quenching. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of quenching on the opto-electronic properties of the F:SnO layers synthesized at high temperature on Si C O-coated soda-lime glass by atmospheric chemical vapor deposition. The morphology, structure, and composition of the layers were studied before and after quenching in air- and oxygen-rich atmospheres at 670 °C.

Toward Simplified Electrochromic Devices Using Silver as Counter Electrode Material.

Novel design of electrochromic devices (ECDs) known for their ability to modify optical properties under an applied voltage, based on a minimization of the number of layers is reported. The use of a metallic electrode, playing the role of both the conductive layer and the counter electrode, allows us to simplify the assembly of a commonly five-layer battery-type device to four-layer ECD. Further minimization of the number of layers is achieved using a conductive and electrochromic material.