Accession Number:

ADA188756

Title:

Solid-State Electrochemical Processes in Dye Films.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Sep 77-31 Aug 87,

Corporate Author:

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL ANAHEIM CA SCIENCE CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Nicholson, M. M.

Report Date:

1987-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

Research on solid state electrochemistry of lanthanide diphthalocyanine electrochromic films in the period 1977-1987 is summarized. Highlights include characterization of the ion-insertion processes with a novel solid-state moving-boundary technique, study of ambient-atmosphere effects on the anodic reactions, and investigation of solid polymer electrolytes for use in contact with diphthalocyanine electrode films. Future applications of these electrochromic systems in multicolor flat-panel information displays for military purposes are anticipated. Keywords Diphthalocyanines Ion transport Electronic conduction Electrochromism Solid polymer electrolytes.

Descriptors:

• *DYES
• *ELECTROCHEMISTRY
• *FILMS
• *SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS
• ANODIC POLARIZATION
• CHEMICAL REACTIONS
• COLORS
• CONDUCTIVITY
• DISPLAY SYSTEMS
• ELECTRONS
• ION EXCHANGE
• PANELS
• PASSIVE SYSTEMS
• POLYMERS
• SOLID ELECTROLYTES

Subject Categories:

• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE