Enhanced performance of complementary electrochromic device with hierarchical-porous NiOx decorated ITO glasses as the transparent conductive electrodes

To pursuit advancing electrochromic technology, the preparation of a novel hierarchical-porous NiO x -decorated ITO transparent conductive electrode was developed through the vapor-assisted conversion and subsequent calcination processes. The modified transparent electrode exhibited advantages in the electrodeposition of conductive polymer films, which significantly enhanced electrochromic cycling stability. Moreover, the complementary electrochromic device based on NiO x -decorated ITO transparent electrode was fabricated, demonstrating rapid response time (1.75 s for coloration and 0.87 s for bleaching), high optical contrast (53.4 %), and remarkable cycling stability (90 % optical contrast retention over 2000 cycles). This finding holds prominent potential for applications in related fields.