 Fabrication of vanadium dioxide thin films and application of its thermochromic and photochromic nature in self-cleaning: A reviewValantine Takwa Lukong, Kingsley Ukoba and Tien-Chien Jen Energy & Environment, 2023, vol. 34, issue 8, 3495-3528 Abstract: Vanadium dioxide (VO 2 ) and many binary compounds of vanadium can transform from a semiconducting state to a metallic state under the influence of temperature or light. The transformation is triggered by modifications in the oxide's crystalline structure, often initiated by changes in its light-sensing and electrical attributes. This ability makes them suitable for smart coatings, electronic switches, self-cleaning surfaces, window glass, and many more. These potential applications have prompted tremendous interest in VO 2 thin films, focusing on their fabrication and application. This article reviews current fabrication methods for VO 2 thin films, the potential application of their thermochromic and photochromic properties in self-cleaning coatings, the challenges facing their application, and some remedies devised to address the challenges. The various challenges facing its different synthesis and fabrication methods are also highlighted. First, the different transitional phases of VO 2 and routes to transform from one stage to the other are presented. Keywords: Vanadium dioxide; fabrication; thermochromism; photochromism; self-cleaning; review (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:sae:engenv:v:34:y:2023:i:8:p:3495-3528 DOI: 10.1177/0958305X221145204 Access Statistics for this article More articles in Energy & Environment |
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