Synthesis and characterization of (PEO) _x−(V_0.85Mo_0.15)₂O₅ nanocomposite films

Abstract

(PEO) _x−(V_0.85Mo_0.15)₂O₅(x=0,0.5,1.0) nanocomposite films were prepared by a modified sol-gel method. The structure of the films was analyzed by XRD, and the DC electrical conductivity. Cyclic voltammogram and optical spectral transmittance were investigated. The results show that the (V_0.85Mo_0.15)₂O₅ xerogel has a layered structure and its interlayer space increased from 1.3181 nm at x=0 to 1.7897 nm at x=1.0. The introduction of MoO₃ improved the DC electrical conductivities of the films due to the generation of V₄₊ to maintain the electrical neutrality of the oxides. PEO intercalated in the interlayer of (V_0.85Mo_0.15)₂O₅ oxides has interaction with the oxides, enhancing the amount of Li⁺ ions inserted into the interlayer of the oxides. Moreover, the intercalation of PEO into the interlayer of (V_0.85Mo_0.15)₂O₅ oxides improved the cathodic electrochromic property in near ultraviolet region and anodic electrochromic property in visible range.

Keywords

nanocomposite / PEO / intercalation / (V_0.85Mo_0.15)₂O₅

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