Abstract
Pristine and chromium (Cr)-doped tricobalt tetraoxide (Co3O4) thin films were grown on glass and FTO substrates by nebulized spray pyrolysis technique. The structural, optical and electrical properties of the pristine and Cr-doped Co3O4 films were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, Raman, and four-probe method. The chemical environment of the elements present in the films was identified from energy dispersive X-ray analysis and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The effect of chromium doping on optical constants is discussed in detail. The electrochromic studies reveal that better optical modulation (ΔT = 38.3%) and high coloration efficiency (CE = 47 cm2/C) were obtained for 6 at. % of Cr-doped Co3O4 film. The present work suggests that incorporation of Cr in Co3O4 will enhance its electrochromic performance.
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