The present invention provides an electrochromic fabric and a preparation method thereof. The conductive fabric is treated to make its surface rich in active functional groups;
oxalic acid and
sodium tungstate solution are mixed,
hydrochloric acid is added to adjust the pH, and then n-
butanol is added to obtain a precursor solution. The fabric is placed in the precursor solution for high-temperature reaction to obtain the electrochromic fabric. By pre-treating the fabric, the number of functional groups on the fabric surface is increased, and adjusting the pH enhances the
binding force between WO3 and the fabric; n-
butanol ensures the stable formation of
tungsten trioxide, promotes the interaction between
oxalic acid and the functional groups on the fabric surface, improves the interfacial interaction force between the WO3
crystal nucleus and the fabric, and at the same time affects the
crystal nucleus growth direction, forming a
nanorod-like or three-dimensional
microsphere structure, and improving the electrochromic performance. Through the synergistic cooperation of each process and related parameters, the electrochromic fabric of the present invention has obvious color change, good cycle stability and high mechanical properties; and the process is simple, the cost is low, and it is suitable for industrial
mass production.