Abstract
The unique temperature-induced color changing properties of thermochromic materials make them of significant interest for applications in aerospace, anti-counterfeiting technology, construction, defense, drugs & pharmaceuticals, electronics, energy, food & agriculture, maintenance of infrastructure, materials processing & storage, military technology, optoelectronics, packaging, sensors, smart displays, textiles, thermal storage and transportation. Thermochromism occurs due to the following characteristics: (a) phase transitions in a compound (e.g. leuco dyes); (b) changes in ligand geometry or the number of solvent molecules in the coordination sphere (e.g. transition metal complex that derives its color from crystal field effects) and (c) complex factors in multicomponent mixtures. Thermochromic materials can be divided into several categories depending on their material properties and operating conditions. In recent years, numerous techniques have been used to synthesize thermochromic materials for a variety of purposes and applications. This review summarizes the various mechanisms of thermochromism, their classification, preparation and applications and discusses future development trends.
Subject
Management Science and Operations Research,Mechanical Engineering,Energy Engineering and Power Technology
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