Chromism-Integrated Sensors and Devices for Visual Indicators

Hyunho Seok, Sihoon Son, Jinill Cho, Sanghwan Choi, Kihong Park, Changmin Kim, Nari Jeon, Taesung Kim, Hyeong-U Kim
2022 Sensors  
The bifunctionality of chromism-integrated sensors and devices has been highlighted because of their reversibility, fast response, and visual indication. For example, one of the representative chromism electrochromic materials exhibits optical modulation under ion insertion/extraction by applying a potential. This operation mechanism can be integrated with various sensors (pressure, strain, biomolecules, gas, etc.) and devices (energy conversion/storage systems) as visual indicators for
more » ... endly operation. In this review, recent advances in the field of chromism-integrated systems for visual indicators are categorized for various chromism-integrated sensors and devices. This review can provide insights for researchers working on chromism, sensors, or devices. The integrated chromic devices are evaluated in terms of coloration-bleach operation, cycling stability, and coloration efficiency. In addition, the existing challenges and prospects for chromism-integrated sensors and devices are summarized for further research.
doi:10.3390/s22114288 pmid:35684910 pmcid:PMC9185273 fatcat:vrcejqmkejbrdntfq5wbb2fuiu