可以实时呈现能量状态的高效高容可视化储能器件 (IMAGE)

Research

可以实时呈现能量状态的高效高容可视化储能器件

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Researchers designed a hybrid material made of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and custom viologen molecules (TGP) that can both store energy and change color. The TiO₂ layer provides a stable scaffold for storing zinc ions, while the TGP molecules attached through strong chemical bonds enable vivid, reversible color switching. As the device charges from 0 to 1 volt, it gradually changes from deep magenta to light yellow — a visible indicator of its energy level. This smart electrochromic design bridges energy storage and visual display, allowing users to “see” how much energy remains in real time.

Credit

Prof. Yanhong Tian from Harbin Institute of Technology, Dr. Lizhi Xu from The University of Hong Kong, and Dr. Yanqing Tian from Southern University of Science and Technology, China

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