Correction to: Reversible Zn2+ Insertion in Tungsten Ion Activated Titanium Dioxide Nanocrystals for Electrochromic Windows

Abstract

Zinc-anode-based electrochromic devices (ZECDs) are emerging as the next-generation energy-efficient transparent electronics. We report anatase W-doped TiO2 nanocrystals (NCs) as a Zn2+ active electrochromic material. It demonstrates that the W doping in TiO2 highly reduces the Zn2+ intercalation energy, thus triggering the electrochromism. The prototype ZECDs based on W-doped TiO2 NCs deliver a high optical modulation (66% at 550 nm), fast spectral response times (9/2.7 s at 550 nm for coloration/bleaching), and good electrochemical stability (8.2% optical modulation loss after 1000 cycles). Highlights: 1 A reversible Zn2+ insertion in anatase TiO2 nanocrystals is reported for the first time.2 This is the first report regarding TiO2 for zinc-anode-based electrochromic devices, which will subsequently broaden its applications to zinc-ion electrochemical cells.3 A prototype device based on the TiO2 nanocrystals delivers a high optical modulation, fast response times, and robust electrochemical stability.