Abstract: An electro-optic assembly includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is disposed in a substantially parallel spaced apart relationship with the first substrate. A first conductive layer is disposed on the first substrate, and a second conductive layer is disposed on the second substrate. A cathodic electro-optic film is in contact with the second conductive layer and includes a cathodic species. An anodic electro-optic film is in contact with the first conductive layer. The anodic electro-optic film includes a plurality of anodic species mixed at a molar ratio that is configured to generally maintain an a* value and a b* value of the electro-optic assembly both staying between ?8 and 8 between a high-end transmission state and a fully darkened state caused by an applied voltage range. An electrolyte medium is disposed between the cathodic and anodic electro-optic films.

Abstract: An anodic redox species including a phenazine compound that is substituted with at least one sterically hindered group and an electrochromic device using these chemical compounds are disclosed.

Abstract: An electro-optic element includes a first substrate defining first and second surfaces and a second substrate defining third and fourth surfaces. A first electrically conductive layer is disposed on the second surface and a second electrically conductive layer is disposed on the third surface. An electrochromic medium is disposed in a cavity between the first and second substrates, the electrochromic medium including an anodic component and a cathodic component. At least the anodic component is configured to reversibly attenuate transmittance of light having a wavelength within a predetermined wavelength range when in an electrochemically activated state. The anodic component includes a substituted ketal phenazine compound.

Abstract: An electro-optic element includes a first substrate defining first and second surfaces and a second substrate defining third and fourth surfaces. A first electrically conductive layer is disposed on the second surface and a second electrically conductive layer is disposed on the third surface. An electrochromic medium is disposed in a cavity between the first and second substrates, the electrochromic medium including an anodic component and a cathodic component. At least the anodic component is configured to reversibly attenuate transmittance of light having a wavelength within a predetermined wavelength range when in an electrochemically activated state. The anodic component includes a substituted ketal phenazine compound.

Abstract: An anodic redox species and a device using the chemical compound are disclosed. The device may comprise a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode, and/or an electrochromic medium. The second substrate may be disposed in a spaced apart relationship with the first substrate. The first electrode may be associated with the first substrate. The second electrode may likewise associated with the second substrate. The electrochromic medium may be disposed between the first and second electrodes. Further, the electrochromic medium may comprise at least one anodic redox species and at least one cathodic redox species. Lastly, the anodic redox species is a species of a formula whose compounds may have improved oxidation potentials.

Abstract: An electro-optic cell for an electrochromic device includes an electrochromic medium including an electrochromic compound M having at least one reduced state and at least one oxidized state. The electrochromic compound M can act as both the anodic material and the cathodic material in the electro-optic cell. The electrochromic medium can be capable of reversibly attenuating transmittance of light having a wavelength within a predetermined range.

Abstract: An energy storage device includes a cathodic material in an activated state; and an anodic material in an activated state; wherein: the cathodic material is covalently attached to, or confined within, a first polymer matrix, the first polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the cathodic material in the activated state; and the anodic material is a phenazine, a phenothiazine, a triphenodithiazine, a carbazole, a indolocarbazole, a biscarbazole, or a ferrocene covalently attached to, or confined within, a second polymer matrix, the second polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the anodic material in the activated state.

Abstract: An electro-optic element includes a first substrate defining first and second surfaces and a second substrate defining third and fourth surfaces. A first electrically conductive layer is disposed on the second surface and a second electrically conductive layer is disposed on the third surface. An electrochromic medium is disposed in a cavity between the first and second substrates, the electrochromic medium including an anodic component and a cathodic component. At least the anodic component is configured to reversibly attenuate transmittance of light having a wavelength within a predetermined wavelength range when in an electrochemically activated state. The anodic component includes a substituted ketal phenazine compound.

Abstract: An electrochromic device includes a compound of Formula (I): wherein: R1 and R2 are individually alkyl, alkoxy, or aryloxy; R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 are individually H, alkoxy, or aryloxy; R9 and R10 are individually alkoxy, or aryloxy, or where R1 and R2 are alkyl, R9 and R10 are individually H, alkoxy, or aryloxy; and R11 and R12 are individually alkyl or —(CH2)nN+(R20)3 [X], wherein n is from 1 to 20; each R20 is individually alkyl; and X is an anion.

Abstract: An electro-optic device includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface, the first and second surfaces are substantially parallel to one another; a second substrate having a third surface and a fourth surface, the third and fourth surfaces are substantially parallel to one another; a sealing member; and an electrochromic medium; wherein the first and second substrates are substantially parallel to one another; the sealing member is positioned between the first substrate and second substrate to define a chamber containing the electrochromic medium; the second surface and the third surface are proximate to one another; the second surface includes a conductive layer; the third surface includes an optional second conductive layer; an active cathode region is present in one or more of the first conductive layer and the optional second conductive layer; an active anode region is present in one or more of the first conductive layer and the optional second conductive layer; and (1) the active a

Abstract: An energy storage device includes a cathodic material in an activated state; and an anodic material in an activated state; wherein: the cathodic material is a viologen covalently attached to, or confined within, a first polymer matrix, the first polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the cathodic material in the activated state; and the anodic material is a phenazine, a phenothiazine, a triphenodithiazine, a carbazole, a indolocarbazole, a biscarbazole, or a ferrocene covalently attached to, or confined within, a second polymer matrix, the second polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the anodic material in the activated state.

Abstract: An energy storage device includes a cathodic material in an activated state; and an anodic material in an activated state; wherein: the cathodic material is a viologen covalently attached to, or confined within, a first polymer matrix, the first polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the cathodic material in the activated state; and the anodic material is a phenazine, a phenothiazine, a triphenodithiazine, a carbazole, a indolocarbazole, a biscarbazole, or a ferrocene covalently attached to, or confined within, a second polymer matrix, the second polymer matrix is configured to prevent or minimize substantial diffusion of the anodic material in the activated state.

Abstract: An electrochromic device includes an electrochromic compound with reduced intermolecular interactions resulting in uncontrolled color changes, the electrochromic represented by Formula (I):

Abstract: Protic-soluble electrochromic materials, ion-paired electrochromic materials including protic-soluble electrochromic materials, as well as electrochromic media and electrochromic devices incorporating such materials, are provided. The use of protic solvent mixtures, especially mixtures incorporating water, allows for the use of a wider variety of substrate materials. For example, plastics that may be soluble in organic aprotic solvent systems may be used in water-based devices.

Abstract: An imaging system is provided that includes an imager, an optical lens stack, and an electro-optic element positioned between the imager and the lens stack. The electro-optic element includes a first substantially transparent substrate defining first and second surfaces. The second surface includes a first electrically conductive layer. A second substantially transparent substrate defines third and fourth surfaces. The third surface has a second electrically conductive layer. A primary seal is disposed between the first and second substrates. The seal and the first and second substrates define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium is disposed within the cavity. The electro-optic medium is operable between substantially clear and substantially opaque states.

Abstract: An electro-optic cell for an electrochromic device includes an electrochromic medium including an electrochromic compound M having at least one reduced state and at least one oxidized state. The electrochromic compound M can act as both the anodic material and the cathodic material in the electro-optic cell. The electrochromic medium can be capable of reversibly attenuating transmittance of light having a wavelength within a predetermined range.

Abstract: An electro-optic device includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface, the first and second surfaces are substantially parallel to one another; a second substrate having a third surface and a fourth surface, the third and fourth surfaces are substantially parallel to one another; a sealing member; and an electrochromic medium; wherein the first and second substrates are substantially parallel to one another; the sealing member is positioned between the first substrate and second substrate to define a chamber containing the electrochromic medium; the second surface and the third surface are proximate to one another; the second surface includes a conductive layer; the third surface includes an optional second conductive layer; an active cathode region is present in one or more of the first conductive layer and the optional second conductive layer; an active anode region is present in one or more of the first conductive layer and the optional second conductive layer; and (1) the active a

Abstract: An electrochromic device includes an electrochromic compound with reduced intermolecular interactions resulting in uncontrolled color changes, the electrochromic represented by Formula (I):

Abstract: Protic-soluble electrochromic materials, ion-paired electrochromic materials including protic-soluble electrochromic materials, as well as electrochromic media and electrochromic devices incorporating such materials, are provided. The use of protic solvent mixtures, especially mixtures incorporating water, allows for the use of a wider variety of substrate materials. For example, plastics that may be soluble in organic aprotic solvent systems may be used in water-based devices.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrochromic device and uses thereof, wherein the electrochromic device includes an electrochromic compound with reduced intermolecular interactions resulting in uncontrolled color changes represented by Formula (I):