A general strategy to achieve see-through devices through the micro-structuring of colored functional materials
Abstract Irrespective of the specific see-through device, obtaining optimal transparency remains the primary goal. In this work, we introduce a general strategy to enhance the transparency of various see-through devices. We achieve this by structuring the colored functional materials into impercepti...
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| author | Zishou Hu Xueqing Tang Yuan-Qiu-Qiang Yi Shuhong Nie Xiaolian Chen Wenya Xu Chenchao Huang Xinju Mu Zhongsheng Ma Pengyu Tang Xinzhou Wu Wenming Su Christine K. Luscombe |
| author_facet | Zishou Hu Xueqing Tang Yuan-Qiu-Qiang Yi Shuhong Nie Xiaolian Chen Wenya Xu Chenchao Huang Xinju Mu Zhongsheng Ma Pengyu Tang Xinzhou Wu Wenming Su Christine K. Luscombe |
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| description | Abstract Irrespective of the specific see-through device, obtaining optimal transparency remains the primary goal. In this work, we introduce a general strategy to enhance the transparency of various see-through devices. We achieve this by structuring the colored functional materials into imperceptible three-dimensional mesh lines, addressing a common challenge in multi-layer structures where each layer causes a reduction in transparency due to their color or opacity. To overcome this limitation, we selectively integrate functional materials into micron-wide groove structures transforming functional layers to functional meshes. Regardless of the initial color of the functional material, the resulting functional mesh can exhibit a high transmittance of 88% (vs. air) under any operating state while maintaining its intended function within the device. We apply this strategy to fabricate proof-of-concept of devices such as electrochromic devices, supercapacitors, and zinc batteries, all of which exhibit remarkable overall transparency when compared to the multi-layer device. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2b1c0e7bebae4f49ac2c4671bcbce2aa2025-01-05T12:35:22ZengNature PortfolioNature Communications2041-17232024-12-0115111010.1038/s41467-024-55133-wA general strategy to achieve see-through devices through the micro-structuring of colored functional materialsZishou Hu0Xueqing Tang1Yuan-Qiu-Qiang Yi2Shuhong Nie3Xiaolian Chen4Wenya Xu5Chenchao Huang6Xinju Mu7Zhongsheng Ma8Pengyu Tang9Xinzhou Wu10Wenming Su11Christine K. Luscombe12School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of ChinaSchool of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of Chinapi-Conjugated Polymers Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyPrintable Electronics Research Center, Division of Nano-Devices Research, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of SciencesPrintable Electronics Research Center, Division of Nano-Devices Research, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of SciencesPrintable Electronics Research Center, Division of Nano-Devices Research, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of SciencesPrintable Electronics Research Center, Division of Nano-Devices Research, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of SciencesYiwu QingYue Optoelectronics Technology Institute Co., LtdYiwu QingYue Optoelectronics Technology Institute Co., LtdYiwu QingYue Optoelectronics Technology Institute Co., LtdSchool of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of ChinaSchool of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of Chinapi-Conjugated Polymers Unit, Okinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyAbstract Irrespective of the specific see-through device, obtaining optimal transparency remains the primary goal. In this work, we introduce a general strategy to enhance the transparency of various see-through devices. We achieve this by structuring the colored functional materials into imperceptible three-dimensional mesh lines, addressing a common challenge in multi-layer structures where each layer causes a reduction in transparency due to their color or opacity. To overcome this limitation, we selectively integrate functional materials into micron-wide groove structures transforming functional layers to functional meshes. Regardless of the initial color of the functional material, the resulting functional mesh can exhibit a high transmittance of 88% (vs. air) under any operating state while maintaining its intended function within the device. We apply this strategy to fabricate proof-of-concept of devices such as electrochromic devices, supercapacitors, and zinc batteries, all of which exhibit remarkable overall transparency when compared to the multi-layer device.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-55133-w |
| spellingShingle | Zishou Hu Xueqing Tang Yuan-Qiu-Qiang Yi Shuhong Nie Xiaolian Chen Wenya Xu Chenchao Huang Xinju Mu Zhongsheng Ma Pengyu Tang Xinzhou Wu Wenming Su Christine K. Luscombe A general strategy to achieve see-through devices through the micro-structuring of colored functional materials Nature Communications |
| title | A general strategy to achieve see-through devices through the micro-structuring of colored functional materials |
| title_full | A general strategy to achieve see-through devices through the micro-structuring of colored functional materials |
| title_fullStr | A general strategy to achieve see-through devices through the micro-structuring of colored functional materials |
| title_full_unstemmed | A general strategy to achieve see-through devices through the micro-structuring of colored functional materials |
| title_short | A general strategy to achieve see-through devices through the micro-structuring of colored functional materials |
| title_sort | general strategy to achieve see through devices through the micro structuring of colored functional materials |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-55133-w |
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