WO2022244770A1 - エレクトロクロミック素子、及び、眼鏡用レンズ - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an electrochromic element capable of reversibly controlling coloring and decoloring by electricity, and a spectacle lens.
- Patent Document 1 discloses an electrochromic device having a pair of substrates and an electrode layer and an electrochromic layer disposed between the substrates.
- an electrochromic element is an element that utilizes the electrochromism phenomenon in which a reversible oxidation-reduction reaction is caused by applying a voltage to both electrodes to reversibly change the color.
- An object of the present invention is to solve the above problems, and to provide an electrochromic element and a spectacle lens in which deterioration of responsiveness is suppressed by imparting gas barrier properties to the side surface of the electrochromic element. aim.
- An electrochromic device is an electrochromic device having a pair of electrode layers and an electrochromic layer disposed between the electrode layers, and is provided with a barrier layer surrounding the electrochromic layer. It is characterized by
- the barrier layer preferably has gas barrier properties and adhesive properties.
- the electrochromic layer is arranged between a pair of substrates having the electrode layer provided on the inner surface thereof, and a seal layer for sealing between the pair of substrates and the barrier layer are separately provided. Can be configured.
- the barrier layer is preferably made of a high resistance material.
- the barrier layer is preferably made of UV curable resin, thermosetting resin, or low melting point material.
- a spectacle lens according to the present invention is characterized by having the electrochromic element described above.
- the barrier layer is provided around the electrochromic layer, thereby improving the gas barrier property and obtaining excellent responsiveness.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an electrochromic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an electrochromic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention
- It is an enlarged cross-sectional schematic diagram of a barrier layer.
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a manufacturing process of the electrochromic device according to the embodiment of the present invention
- An electrochromic element is an element that utilizes the electrochromism phenomenon in which a reversible oxidation-reduction reaction is caused by applying a voltage to both electrodes to reversibly change color.
- electrochromic elements can be used as spectacle lenses, functioning as sunglasses in bright light and as clear lenses in low light. It is possible to adjust to the optimum brightness by switch operation or automatically.
- An electrochromic device is a structure having a pair of electrode layers and an electrochromic layer disposed between the electrode layers.
- the present inventors have found that by arranging a barrier layer so as to surround the periphery of the electrochromic element, the permeation of moisture and oxygen into the electrochromic layer from the side direction is suppressed, and the responsiveness is improved. improved.
- the layer structure of the electrochromic device according to the present embodiment will be specifically described below.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an electrochromic device 10 according to a first embodiment of the invention.
- the electrochromic device 10 includes a pair of first and second substrates 3 and 4, and a pair of first and second electrode layers 5 and 4 provided on the inner surfaces of the first and second substrates 3 and 4, respectively. and an electrochromic layer 7 provided between the first electrode layer 5 and the second electrode layer 6 .
- the electrochromic layer 7 includes a reduced layer 7a arranged on the first electrode layer 5 side, an oxidized layer 7b arranged on the second electrode layer 6 side, and provided between the reduced layer 7a and the oxidized layer 7b. and an electrolyte layer 7c. In this way, the electrochromic device 10 comprises, from the bottom in FIG.
- the substrates 3 are stacked in order.
- the electrochromic element 10 shown in FIG. 1 is in the form of a film, and for example, a spectacle lens can be constructed by bonding the electrochromic film of FIG. 1 to the surface of a lens substrate (not shown).
- a spectacle lens can be configured with the electrochromic element 10 shown in FIG. 1 using the first substrate 3 and the second substrate 4 as lens base materials.
- the substrates 3 and 4 constituting the electrochromic device 10 are, for example, film or sheet-like, and are required to be transparent and have high transmittance.
- the substrates 3 and 4 are, for example, a moldable resin substrate such as polycarbonate resin, acrylic resin, epoxy resin, phenol resin, or the like, or a glass substrate.
- the substrates 3 and 4 are made of polycarbonate resin to obtain transparency and high transmittance, and is advantageous in terms of manufacturing cost.
- the electrode layers 5 and 6 constituting the electrochromic device 10 include transparency, high transmittance, and excellent conductivity.
- the electrode layers 5 and 6 are transparent electrode layers, and in particular, ITO (indium tin oxide) is preferably used.
- a part of the first electrode layer 5 and the second electrode layer 6 extends to a position overlapping with a barrier layer 11, which will be described later.
- a portion 17 is formed overlapping.
- the metal terminal portion 17 is exposed to the outside, and a voltage can be applied between the pair of electrode layers 5 and 6 through the metal terminal portion 17 .
- Existing materials can be used for the reduced layer 7a, the oxidized layer 7b, and the electrolyte layer 7c that constitute the electrochromic layer 7.
- the reduction layer 7a is a layer that develops color with a reduction reaction.
- An existing reduced electrochromic compound can be used for the reduced layer 7a. Regardless of whether it is an organic substance or an inorganic substance, it is not limited, but for example, azobenzene, anthraquinone, diarylethene, dihydroprene, dipyridine, styryl, styrylspiropyran, spirooxazine, spirothiopyran, thioindigo system, tetrathiafulvalene system, terephthalic acid system, triphenylmethane system, triphenylamine system, naphthopyran system, viologen system, pyrazoline system, phenazine system, phenylenediamine system, phenoxazine system, phenothiazine system, phthalocyanine system, fluoran system, Fulgides, benzopyrans, metallocenes, tungsten
- the oxidized layer 7b is a layer that develops color with an oxidation reaction.
- An existing oxidized electrochromic compound can be used for the oxide layer 7b. It can be selected from, for example, a composition containing a radically polymerizable compound having a triarylamine, a Prussian blue-type complex, nickel oxide, iridium oxide, and the like, regardless of whether it is an organic substance or an inorganic substance. .
- the electrolyte layer 7c has electronic insulation and ionic conductivity, and is preferably transparent.
- the electrolyte layer 7c may be solid electrolyte, gel, liquid, or the like. A gel state is preferred in order to maintain high ionic conductivity.
- existing electrolyte materials such as inorganic ion salts such as alkali metal salts and alkaline earth metal salts, quaternary ammonium salts, and acids can be used.
- the barrier layer 11 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 1, both ends of the pair of substrates 3 and 4 extend outside the side surfaces of the electrochromic layer 7, and the electrochromic layer 7 is located between the pair of substrates 3 and 4. A barrier layer 11 is provided around it.
- the barrier layer 11 preferably has gas-gas barrier properties and adhesion properties.
- the gas gas barrier property can be evaluated by water vapor transmission rate (WVTR: Water Vapor Transmission Rate) and O 2 permeability.
- the gas barrier property can be measured using the dry-wet sensor (Lyssy) method, MOCON method, gas chromatograph method, API-MS method, Ca corrosion method, and differential pressure method.
- water vapor permeability and O 2 permeability are measured by the "Mocon method (JIS K 7129(B))".
- the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) is 100 (g/m 2 ⁇ day) or less, preferably 80 (g/m 2 ⁇ day) in an atmosphere of 40°C and 90% RH.
- the lower limit of the water vapor permeability is not limited, the lower limit can be set to about 10 ⁇ 6 (g/m 2 ⁇ day), for example.
- the O 2 transmittance is preferably 70 (cc/m 2 ⁇ day ⁇ atm) or less, more preferably 60 (cc/m 2 ⁇ day ⁇ atm) or less in an atmosphere of 20 ° C. and 65% RH. more preferably 55 (cc/m 2 ⁇ day ⁇ atm) or less, even more preferably 40 (cc/m 2 ⁇ day ⁇ atm) or less, 30 (cc/m 2 ⁇ day ⁇ atm) or less, still more preferably 20 (cc/m 2 ⁇ day ⁇ atm) or less, and 15 (cc/m 2 ⁇ day ⁇ atm) or less is most preferred.
- the barrier layer 11 is preferably made of a material that allows pattern film formation.
- a material that allows pattern film formation For example, at least one of UV curable resin, thermosetting resin, low melting point alloy, and low melting point glass can be selected.
- a UV curable resin is preferable because it can be cured without requiring high-temperature heat treatment.
- an acrylic resin system, an epoxy resin system, a silicone rubber system, or the like can be selected. Since these all have excellent adhesiveness, two or more kinds of materials are mixed so that the gas barrier property satisfies the above numerical range, or as shown in FIG. Fine particles 32 may be mixed. As a result, as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 3, the gas path extending from the right side to the left side in the drawing extends, thereby improving the gas barrier property.
- barrier layer 11 Although it is an example, it is possible to use "Photolec E” manufactured by Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. or an active barrier sealing material manufactured by SAES Getters.
- the barrier layer 11 has a thickness corresponding to the distance between the pair of substrates 3 and 4. Specifically, the thickness is about 0.1 ⁇ m to 200 ⁇ m, preferably about 1 ⁇ m to 100 ⁇ m, more preferably 1 ⁇ m. ⁇ 50 ⁇ m.
- the barrier layer 11 has adhesive properties as well as gas barrier properties. That is, the barrier layer 11 also functions as a sealing layer that bonds the pair of substrates 3 and 4 together. "Adhesiveness" can be evaluated, for example, by peel strength using a Tensilon tensile tester.
- the substrates 3 and 4 and the barrier layer 11 are bonded via, for example, an adhesive layer (not shown).
- the barrier layer 11 is preferably made of a high resistance material.
- the barrier layer 11 has a higher electrical resistivity than the electrode layers 5,6.
- the electrical resistivity of the barrier layer 11 is preferably 500 ⁇ cm or more, more preferably 1 k ⁇ cm or more.
- the width T1 of the barrier layer 11 is made as narrow as possible to the position where the barrier layer 11 contacts the side surface of the electrochromic layer 7 .
- widening the width T1 of the barrier layer 11 is suitable for improving adhesion.
- the width T1 of the barrier layer 11 is approximately 0.5 mm to 3.0 mm.
- the barrier layer 11 has transparency depending on the intended use and form. For example, in spectacle lens applications, when the barrier layer 11 is positioned just at the frame position, it is not essential that the barrier layer 11 be transparent. However, it is preferable that the barrier layer 11 is transparent in the portions where the barrier layer 11 does not cover the frame or depending on other uses.
- Transparency means being transparent in the visible range, and can be defined by the absorbance in the visible range.
- the visible absorbance is preferably 0.1 Abs or less, preferably 0.09 Abs or less at a wavelength of 400 to 750 mm using an ultraviolet-visible-near-infrared spectrophotometer UH4150 manufactured by Hitachi High-Tech Science Co., Ltd. is more preferred.
- the “transparency” of the barrier layer 11 means that light does not scatter, and can be defined by haze.
- the haze can be obtained by measuring the total light transmittance and diffuse transmittance of the barrier layer 11 using an integrating sphere light transmittance measuring device and using the following formula.
- Haze value (%) diffuse transmittance (%) / total light transmittance (%) x 100
- the diffuse transmittance is a value obtained by subtracting the parallel light transmittance from the total light transmittance.
- the haze value is 30% or less, preferably 20% or less, more preferably 10% or less, and even more preferably 1% or less.
- the transparency of the barrier layer 11 preferably satisfies both the above-described visible absorbance and haze.
- the barrier layer 11 is formed between the pair of substrates 3 and 4 so as to surround the electrochromic layer 7 . This prevents moisture and oxygen from entering the electrochromic layer 7 from the side surface of the electrochromic element 10, and good responsiveness can be obtained. Moreover, since the barrier layer 11 has high adhesiveness, the pair of substrates 3 and 4 can be reliably brought into close contact with each other.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an electrochromic device 20 according to a second embodiment of the invention.
- the seal layer 21 for sealing between the pair of substrates 3 and 4 and the barrier layer 11 are arranged separately.
- the seal layer 21 has lower gas barrier properties than the barrier layer 11 but higher adhesiveness (seal strength).
- the barrier layer 11 has lower adhesiveness (seal strength) than the seal layer 21 but higher gas barrier properties.
- the barrier layer 11 may have the same adhesive properties as the seal layer 21 .
- the sealing layer 21 is arranged on the inside surrounding the electrochromic layer 7 and the barrier layer 11 is arranged on the outside of the sealing layer 21, but they may be arranged vice versa.
- the barrier layer 11 and the seal layer 21 are adjacent to each other, but some space may exist between the barrier layer 11 and the seal layer 21 .
- the optimum material for each layer can be selected so that the properties of the adhesiveness of the sealing layer 21 and the gas barrier property of the barrier layer 11 can be appropriately obtained in separate layers. , it is possible to effectively enhance both gas barrier properties and adhesive properties.
- Examples of adhesives applicable to the present embodiment include: i) urea resin-based adhesives, ii) melamine resin-based adhesives, iii) phenolic resin-based adhesives, iv) solvent-based adhesives such as vinyl acetate-based adhesives and rubber-based adhesives, and v) vinyl acetate resin-based adhesives.
- Water-based types such as emulsion type, vinyl acetate copolymer resin emulsion type, acrylic resin emulsion type, aquatic polymer isocyanate type, synthetic rubber latex type, vi) hot melt type, vii) epoxy resin type, cyanoacrylate type, Examples include reactive types such as polyurethanes and acrylic resins, viii) modified silicone resins, ix) silylated urethanes, and x) inorganics such as flint glass and low melting point metals.
- the above adhesive can be applied not only as the seal layer 21 but also as the barrier layer 11.
- inorganic fine particles such as zinc oxide, silicon oxide, titanium oxide, and zirconium oxide, or , acrylic resin powder, epoxy powder, polyester, fluorine-based powder such as PTFE, etc. are dispersed to enhance the barrier property.
- the average particle size of the dispersed particles is preferably 10 nm to 100 ⁇ m, more preferably 100 nm to 50 ⁇ m. From the viewpoint of adhesive strength, it is preferable to use a reactive adhesive, and from the viewpoint of barrier properties, it is preferable to use a reactive adhesive or an inorganic adhesive.
- the application of the electrochromic device of the present embodiment is not limited, it can be preferably applied to photochromic spectacle lenses.
- the electrochromic device of this embodiment may be applied to lenses other than spectacle lenses. Examples include electrochromic dimmers and anti-glare mirrors.
- FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of manufacturing an electrochromic device according to this embodiment.
- a barrier layer 11 surrounds an electrochromic layer 7 disposed between a pair of substrates 3 and 4 having electrode layers 5 and 6 on their inner surfaces.
- the barrier layer 11 is previously formed around the electrochromic layer 7 formed on at least one substrate side, and the other substrate side is bonded together.
- heat treatment, UV treatment, or the like is performed to harden the barrier layer 11, so that the pair of substrates 3 and 4 are bonded together with the barrier layer 11 interposed therebetween.
- the same method as described above is used to interpose the barrier layer 11 and the seal layer 21 between the pair of substrates 3 and 4. It can be pasted together. For example, it is possible to bond the pair of substrates 3 and 4 together with the barrier layer 11 formed on one substrate side and the seal layer 21 arranged on the other substrate side.
- the electrochromic element 10 can be bent into a curved shape.
- the electrochromic element 10 can be applied to spectacle lenses, in which case the electrochromic element 10 is formed into a three-dimensional curved surface.
- a spectacle lens can be manufactured by placing the electrochromic element 10 in a mold (not shown) and molding a support, which is a lens substrate, on one surface of the electrochromic element 10 .
- the barrier layer can be formed in the step of bonding the pair of substrates 3 and 4 together among the steps of manufacturing the electrochromic device. It is possible to produce excellent electrochromic devices.
- Water vapor permeability and O 2 permeability were determined.
- Water vapor permeability and O 2 permeability were measured by the Mocon method (JIS K 7129(B)).
- the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) was measured in an atmosphere with a temperature of 40°C and a humidity of 90% RH.
- the O2 transmittance was measured under an atmosphere with a temperature of 20°C and a humidity of 65% RH.
- a laminate was formed using an acrylic resin-based adhesive as the adhesive (1).
- the laminate using the adhesive (1) has a water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of about 50 (g/m 2 ⁇ day) and an O 2 permeability of about 55 (cc/m 2 ⁇ day ⁇ atm). Met.
- ⁇ Adhesive (2)> A laminate was formed using an epoxy resin-based adhesive as the adhesive (2).
- the laminate using the adhesive (2) has a water vapor permeability (WVTR) of about 25 (g/m 2 ⁇ day) and an O 2 permeability of about 30 (cc/m 2 ⁇ day ⁇ atm). Met.
- ⁇ Adhesive (3)> A laminated body was formed by using an adhesive (3) in which 35 wt % of PTFE powder having an average particle size of 2 ⁇ m was dispersed in an acrylic resin adhesive.
- the laminate using the adhesive (3) has a water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of about 5 (g/m 2 ⁇ day) and an O 2 permeability of about 15 (cc/m 2 ⁇ day ⁇ atm). Met.
- WVTR water vapor transmission rate
- Adhesive (4) an epoxy resin adhesive in which 25 wt % of silica powder having an average particle diameter of 20 ⁇ m was dispersed was used to form a laminate.
- the laminate using the adhesive (4) has a water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of about 5 (g/m 2 ⁇ day) and an O 2 permeability of about 10 (cc/m 2 ⁇ day ⁇ atm). Met.
- ⁇ Adhesive (5)> A laminate was formed using a vinyl acetate adhesive as the adhesive (5).
- the laminate using the adhesive (5) has a water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of about 155 (g/m 2 ⁇ day) and an O 2 permeability of about 80 (cc/m 2 ⁇ day ⁇ atm). Met.
- Example 5 An electrochromic device having the structure shown in FIG. 2 was formed.
- the adhesive between the substrates 3 and 4 the sealing layer 21 was made of vinyl acetate adhesive, and the barrier layer 11 was made of adhesive (4).
- the electrochromic element of the present invention has excellent gas barrier properties, so that when the electrochromic element is used as a lens for dimming glasses, for example, it is possible to obtain a feeling of use with excellent responsiveness.
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本発明では、内面に前記電極層が設けられた一対の基板間に前記エレクトロクロミック層が配置されており、前記一対の基板の間をシールするシール層と、前記バリア層とが別々に設けられる構成にできる。
本発明では、前記バリア層は、高抵抗材料で形成されることが好ましい。
本発明では、前記バリア層は、UV硬化樹脂、熱硬化樹脂、或いは、低融点材料で形成されることが好ましい。
エレクトロクロミック素子は、両極に電圧を印加することにより可逆的に酸化還元反応を起こして、可逆的に色を変化させるエレクトロクロミズム現象を利用した素子である。例えば、エレクトロクロミック素子は、眼鏡用レンズとして用いることができ、明るい場所では、サングラスとして、暗い場所では、クリアレンズとして機能させることができる。スイッチ操作や、自動で、最適な明るさに調整することを可能とする。
エレクトロクロミック素子は、一対の電極層と、電極層の間に配置されるエレクトロクロミック層とを有する構造である。
図1は、本発明の第1の実施の形態におけるエレクトロクロミック素子10の断面模式図である。
エレクトロクロミック素子10を構成する基板3、4は、例えば、フィルム或いはシート状であり、透明であること、透過率が高いことが求められる。基板3、4は、例えば、ポリカーボネート樹脂、アクリル樹脂、エポキシ樹脂、フェノール樹脂等のモールド成形可能な樹脂基板やガラス基板などである。基板3、4は、ポリカーボネート樹脂で形成されることが、透明性且つ高透過率を得ることができ且つ、製造コストの面で有利である。
エレクトロクロミック層7を構成する還元層7a、酸化層7b及び電解質層7cには、既存の材料を用いることができる。
バリア層11について説明する。図1に示すように、一対の基板3、4の両端部は、エレクトロクロミック層7の側面よりも外側に延出しており、一対の基板3、4の間であって、エレクトロクロミック層7の周囲にバリア層11が設けられている。
ヘイズ値(%)=拡散透過率(%)/全光線透過率(%)×100
ここで、拡散透過率は、全光線透過率から平行光線透過率を差し引いた値である。
バリア層11の透明性は、上記した可視吸光度及びヘイズの双方を満たすことが好ましい。
図2は、本発明の第2の実施の形態におけるエレクトロクロミック素子20の断面模式図である。
また図2では、バリア層11とシール層21とが隣接しているが、バリア層11とシール層21との間に多少の空間が存在していてもよい。
本実施の形態のエレクトロクロミック素子の用途を限定するものではないが、調光眼鏡レンズに好ましく適用することができる。
本実施の形態のエレクトロクロミック素子を眼鏡用レンズ以外に適用してもよい。例えば、エレクトロクロミック調光装置や、防眩ミラーなどである。
図4は、本実施の形態におけるエレクトロクロミック素子の製造方法を示す説明図である。
実験では、接着剤を用いて以下の積層体を形成し、水蒸気透過度(WVTR)及びO2透過率を求めた。
100μmのポリカーボネートフィルムに接着剤を塗布し、さらに100μmのポリカーボネートフィルムをラミネートし、ポリカーボネートフィルム/接着剤/ポリカーボネートフィルムの積層体を構成した。
接着剤(1)としてアクリル樹脂系接着剤を用いて積層体を形成した。接着剤(1)を用いた積層体の水蒸気透過度(WVTR)は、50(g/m2・day)程度であり、O2透過率は、55(cc/m2・day・atm)程度であった。
接着剤(2)としてエポキシ樹脂系接着剤を用いて積層体を形成した。接着剤(2)を用いた積層体の水蒸気透過度(WVTR)は、25(g/m2・day)程度であり、O2透過率は、30(cc/m2・day・atm)程度であった。
接着剤(3)としてアクリル樹脂系接着剤に平均粒径2μmのPTFE粉体を35wt%分散した接着剤を用いて積層体を形成した。接着剤(3)を用いた積層体の水蒸気透過度(WVTR)は、5(g/m2・day)程度であり、O2透過率は、15(cc/m2・day・atm)程度であった。
接着剤(4)としてエポキシ樹脂系接着剤に平均粒径20μmのシリカ粉体を25wt%分散したもの接着剤を用いて積層体を形成した。接着剤(4)を用いた積層体の水蒸気透過度(WVTR)は、5(g/m2・day)程度であり、O2透過率は、10(cc/m2・day・atm)程度であった。
接着剤(5)として酢酸ビニル系接着剤を用いて積層体を形成した。接着剤(5)を用いた積層体の水蒸気透過度(WVTR)は、155(g/m2・day)程度であり、O2透過率は、80(cc/m2・day・atm)程度であった。
図1の構成のエレクトロクロミック素子を形成した。各基板3、4間の接着剤として、接着剤(1)を用いた。
図1の構成のエレクトロクロミック素子を形成した。各基板3、4間の接着剤として、接着剤(2)を用いた。
図1の構成のエレクトロクロミック素子を形成した。各基板3、4間の接着剤として、接着剤(3)を用いた。
図2の構成のエレクトロクロミック素子を形成した。各基板3、4間の接着剤として、シール層21に、エポキシ樹脂系接着剤を、バリア層11には、接着剤(3)を用いた。
図2の構成のエレクトロクロミック素子を形成した。各基板3、4間の接着剤として、シール層21に、酢酸ビニル系接着剤を、バリア層11には、接着剤(4)を用いた。
図1の構成のエレクトロクロミック素子を形成した。各基板3、4間の接着剤として、接着剤(5)を用いた。
実験例1では、恒温恒湿層に放置後、通電時に端部の着色ムラがわずかに発生したが、実用上問題ないレベルであった。
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- 一対の電極層と、前記電極層の間に配置されるエレクトロクロミック層と、を有するエレクトロクロミック素子であって、
前記エレクトロクロミック層の周囲を囲むバリア層が設けられることを特徴とするエレクトロクロミック素子。 - 前記バリア層は、ガスバリア性とともに接着性を有することを特徴とする請求項1に記載のエレクトロクロミック素子。
- 内面に前記電極層が設けられた一対の基板間に前記エレクトロクロミック層が配置されており、
前記一対の基板の間をシールするシール層と、前記バリア層とが別々に設けられることを特徴とする請求項1に記載のエレクトロクロミック素子。 - 前記バリア層は、高抵抗材料で形成されることを特徴とする請求項1ないし請求項3のいずれかに記載のエレクトロクロミック素子。
- 前記バリア層は、UV硬化樹脂、熱硬化樹脂、或いは、低融点材料で形成されることを特徴とする請求項1から請求項3のいずれかに記載のエレクトロクロミック素子。
- 請求項1から請求項3のいずれかに記載のエレクトロクロミック素子を有することを特徴とする眼鏡用レンズ。
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