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Color Switchable Goggle Lens Based on Electrochromic Polymer Devices

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We have developed a set of new electrochromic devices (ECDs) for special application goggles, whose color can be switched between transparent and a specific color mode, i.e. blue (B). This paper will discuss the design, film deposition, device assembly and characterizations of the color switchable lens. The ECD is composed of a layer of thin film conducting polymer poly (3,4-(2,2-dimethylpropylenedioxy)thiophene) (PProDOT-Me2), a layer of thin film inorganic oxide V2O5−TiO2, and a layer of ionic conductive electrolyte. The thin films are electrochemically deposited on ITO coated flexible plastic substrate. The whole device is packaged with an UV cured flexible film sealant. The goggle lens exhibit tuneable shade in visible light wave length (380–800nm), with a maximum contrast ratio at 580nm. Meanwhile, other unique properties include fast switching speed, low driving voltage, memory function (no power needed after switching, bistable), great durability, high flexibility, light weight, and inexpensiveness.

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Financial support from Revision Eyewear Ltd. is gratefully acknowledged.

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  1. Center of Intelligent Materials and Systems, University of Washington, Box 352600, Seattle, WA, 98115, USA

    Chao Ma & Chunye Xu

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Ma, C., Xu, C. Color Switchable Goggle Lens Based on Electrochromic Polymer Devices. MRS Online Proceedings Library 1190, 0802 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1557/PROC-1190-NN08-02

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