Reversible Electrochemical Mirror Devices Using Space Compliant Ionic Liquid Electrolytes
Abstract
Reversible electrochemical mirror devices function through reversible redox reactions that alternate between deposition of a highly reflective thin metallic film (hence the term mirror) and complete oxidation of the metallic film during the erasure cycle. These devices generally utilize transparent, conductive substrates such as those based on indium tin oxide type films applied to glass or plastic transparent substrates, though other substrate materials could be used in the build of these devices. REM devices may be built to either facilitate reflection and transmission or reflection and absorption of radiation sources depending on the nature of the counter electrode used. REM devices may be used for various applications including auto-dimming mirrors for the automotive industry, electrochromic windows for the aviation industry, smart glass for the architectural industry and mirrors or thermal emitters for deployment on orbital platforms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 10.1149/ma2019-02/57/2483
Entities
People
- D. Morgan Tench
- Danny X. Liu
- Earl Taylor
- Holly Garich
- James H. Davis Jr.
- Maria Inman
- Richard O'brien
- Thomas Peng