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Photo-switching and conductive properties of polymeric deep eutectic solvent-based tungsten oxide–zinc oxide nanocomposites

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The photo-switching of inorganic functional materials is receiving serious attention as smart materials for many applications. Herein, a mixture of tungsten oxide/zinc oxide nanocomposites was facilely prepared using a polymeric deep eutectic solvent comprising of polyethylene glycol and thiourea in the presence of different organic acids: glacial acetic acid (GA), itaconic acid (ITA) and lactic acid (LA). The morphological characteristics of the nanocomposites revealed spherical and ovoidal-shaped particles with slight agglomeration. Further, the photo-switching response of the nanocomposites revealed a blue colouration after exposure to UV light for at least 90 s, with visible-light-induced electronic absorptions at 777, 772 and 628 nm for the GA-, ITA- and LA-based nanocomposites, respectively. Based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy studies, the ITA-based nanocomposites demonstrated a wide broadband which depicts good conductivity of the material. The observed fast photo-switching and conductivity properties show prospects for preparing materials for application in photochromic smart glasses/windows, optical display and semiconducting devices.

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This work was supported by the Innovation Project for Graduate Students of Southeast University with Grant Number 3307042101E6.

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  1. Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Nigerian Army College of Environmental Science and Technology, P.M.B. 102272, Makurdi, Nigeria

    Charles Bunmi Daramola

  2. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 211189, People’s Republic of China

    Onome Ejeromedoghene

  3. Department of Chemistry, Delta State University, Abraka, 330105, Nigeria

    Bridget Kpomah

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Daramola, C.B., Ejeromedoghene, O. & Kpomah, B. Photo-switching and conductive properties of polymeric deep eutectic solvent-based tungsten oxide–zinc oxide nanocomposites. Bull Mater Sci 46, 176 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-023-03017-y

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