Reversible Electrochromism in the Thin Films of Single-Transition Metal Phthalocyanines

The reversible electrochromism in the thin films of single-transition metal phthalocyanines is reported. Copper and nickel phthalocyanine films can be oxidized and rereduced reversibly, when the film is enough thin, the scan range is well controlled, and the appropriate anion is used as the electrolyte. Especially, the cyclic voltammogram of nickel phthalocyanine films in a sodium nitrate solution is almost Nernstian.