Abstract
In today's modern world, energy consumption continues to escalate. In such cases, smart windows play a crucial role in reducing energy consumption and enhancing the quality of life. Electrochromic devices (ECDs) -based smart windows rely profoundly on nickel oxide (NiO) thin films, which act as a counter electrode in ECDs. This work aims to fabricate NiO thin films, with the intention of achieving ultrafast ECD. Through the sputtering technique, energy-efficient ECD is obtained with the highest optical modulation of 60 % at a rapid switching speed of 0.55s for bleaching and 0.95s for coloration. We have also investigated the structural, morphological, vibrational, and optical properties of NiO thin films. XRD analysis revealed the less crystalline or near amorphous nature of NiO thin film. XPS, PL, and Raman studies confirm the existence of defects in the film. The favourable, less crystalline nature, along with the presence of defects, facilitates ultra-fast ion intercalation and de-intercalation process. We believe that prepared NiO film can be used as a promising anodic colourant in electrochromic smart windows with applications in energy-efficient buildings.
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