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Recent progress in eutectic gallium indium (EGaIn): surface modification and applications

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ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Highly stretchable multilayer electronic circuits using biphasic gallium-indium

Shanliangzi Liu et al.

Summary: Biphasic Ga-In, a printable conductor, with high conductivity and extreme stretchability, is used to create various stretchable circuit board assemblies through a scalable transfer-printing process. These assemblies include a multilayer light-emitting diode display, an amplifier circuit, and a signal conditioning board for wearable sensing applications.

NATURE MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Printed Stretchable Liquid Metal Electrode Arrays for In Vivo Neural Recording

Ruihua Dong et al.

Summary: A new fabrication strategy for highly stretchable neural electrode arrays based on screen printing of liquid metal conductors onto polydimethylsiloxane substrates was developed. The electrode arrays show a resolution of 50 μm and high biocompatibility, retaining stable electrical properties and mechanical performance under significant strain.
Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Liquid-Metal-Based Dynamic Thermoregulating and Self-Powered Electronic Skin

Shengxin Xiang et al.

Summary: Electronic skin (E-skin) is a promising human-machine interface with tactile perception, stretchability, breathability, moisture permeability, softness, and thermoregulating ability. A thermoregulating E-skin (TE-skin) based on liquid metal has been developed, which can dynamically regulate temperature according to the surrounding temperature.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Templateless, Plating-Free Fabrication of Flexible Transparent Electrodes with Embedded Silver Mesh by Electric-Field-Driven Microscale 3D Printing and Hybrid Hot Embossing

Xiaoyang Zhu et al.

Summary: This study proposes a new fabrication technique for high-performance FTEs with embedded silver mesh, achieving excellent optoelectronic properties, smooth surface, mechanical stability, and environmental adaptability. The fabricated FTE demonstrates superior stability and reliability under diverse tests and harsh working conditions, showcasing its potential for practical applications in flexible transparent heaters.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Review Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Gallium Liquid Metal: The Devil's Elixir

Shi-Yang Tang et al.

Summary: Gallium is a unique liquid metal with properties such as low toxicity, rapid formation of oxide skin, and versatility in creating deformable and soft devices.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, VOL 51, 2021 (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Supported Cu/W/Mo/Ni-Liquid Metal Catalyst with Core-Shell Structure for Photocatalytic Degradation

Shuting Liang et al.

Summary: This study proposed a liquid metal/metal oxide core-shell composite multi-metal catalyst and demonstrated its effectiveness in photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminated raw liquor. By exploring the effects of different metal species on the rate of catalytic degradation, it was found that the Ni-LM catalyst exhibited high degradation performance.

CATALYSTS (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Reversible Underwater Adhesion for Soft Robotic Feet by Leveraging Electrochemically Tunable Liquid Metal Interfaces

Hongda Lu et al.

Summary: A team of researchers has developed liquid metal smart feet (LMSF) that allow versatile actuation of soft crawling robots on wet slippery surfaces. By adjusting the liquid metal interface, the robots can move along arbitrary directions, demonstrating the versatility and reliability of the technology.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

3D Printing of a PDMS Cylindrical Microlens Array with 100% Fill-Factor

Houchao Zhang et al.

Summary: The study introduces a method for efficiently manufacturing CMLAs with a high fill-factor using electric-field-driven microscale 3D printing of PDMS. By adjusting printing parameters, the profile and fill-factor of CMLAs can be controlled to enhance their optical performance. The results show good morphology and optical properties of the prepared CMLAs, suggesting a potential cost-effective route for manufacturing large-area CMLAs.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Enzyme-Powered Liquid Metal Nanobots Endowed with Multiple Biomedical Functions

Dandan Xu et al.

Summary: The study proposes enzyme-powered liquid metal nanobots with multiple therapeutic functions and imaging signals. These nanobots exhibit positive chemotaxis along a concentration gradient of urea and achieve synergistic antibacterial treatment through both photothermal and chemotherapeutic effects.

ACS NANO (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Graphene Oxide Encapsulating Liquid Metal to Toughen Hydrogel

Yijie Hu et al.

Summary: Inspired by the function of ligaments in biological structure, graphene oxide nanosheets are introduced to encapsulate liquid metal droplets, forming a flexible LM/GO core-shell microstructure that creates a tough hydrogel with high strength and abrasion resistance, providing a new possibility for using LM in flexible devices.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Stimuli-Driven Insulator-Conductor Transition in a Flexible Polymer Composite Enabled by Biphasic Liquid Metal

Huaizhi Liu et al.

Summary: This research introduces the stimuli-driven transition from biphasic to monophasic state of liquid metal into polymer science to form dynamic soft conductors from the binary metal-polymer composites for the first time. Conducting stretchable polymer composite is developed using a judiciously chosen biphasic binary metal that undergoes conductor to insulator transition upon stretching, with insulating stretched films becoming conducting upon heating.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Liquid Metal Artificial Muscle

Jian Shu et al.

Summary: Liquid metal artificial muscles based on electrochemically tunable interfacial tension can work in various solutions, generate high actuation strains, and require very low driving voltage. They offer simplicity, versatility, and efficiency, expanding the performance space of soft actuators for a wide range of applications.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Liquid Metal Composites with Enhanced Thermal Conductivity and Stability Using Molecular Thermal Linker

Han Wang et al.

Summary: The study introduces a novel method to enhance the thermal conductivity and stability of gallium-based liquid metal composites by introducing 3-chloropropyltriethoxysilane at the copper-gallium oxide interfaces. By mixing LM with copper particles modified by CPTES, the composite achieves a high thermal conductivity. The approach also demonstrates the flexibility of tuning the thermal conductivity by altering the terminal groups of silane molecules.

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Surface Tension of the Oxide Skin of Gallium-Based Liquid Metals

Stephan Handschuh-Wang et al.

Summary: This article explores the surface tension of gallium-based alloys, determining it to be independent of substrate surface or liquid metal used. By using gradually attenuated vibrations and the puddle height method, the researchers were able to analyze equilibrium shapes and attribute the similarity of surface tension among different alloys to the composition of the oxide skin. The findings suggest potential application of this method to other liquid metal alloys and systems for modeling, simulation, and optimization processes.

LANGMUIR (2021)

Review Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Gallium-Based Liquid Metal Particles for Therapeutics

Wanjie Xie et al.

Summary: Gallium-based LMPs offer low toxicity, excellent electrical and thermal conductivities, and fluidity at room temperature, making them suitable for a range of therapeutic applications. However, fundamental research on their unique characteristics for therapeutics remains underexplored, while recent advances in their design and implementation show promising potential for drug delivery, cancer treatment, bioimaging, and biosensing.

TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Ultrastrong Spontaneous Surface Wetting of Room Temperature Liquid Metal on Treated Metal Surface

Weiguang Lin et al.

Summary: The study found a novel method utilizing a chemical approach to achieve spontaneous wetting of liquid metal on metal surfaces, with LM spreading rapidly on metal substrates treated with a specific copper compound solution through reactive-wetting and metallic bond-enabled wetting mechanism. The redox reaction and formation of intermetallic compounds via LM phagocytosis contribute to the spontaneous wetting of LM on metal substrates.

ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES (2021)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

Microscale Liquid Metal Conductors for Stretchable and Transparent Electronics

Laurent Dejace et al.

Summary: The development of integrated wearables for transducing and transmitting biophysical information has encountered significant challenges due to the complex physical and chemical properties of gallium-based liquid metals. A microtechnology approach has been introduced to fabricate deformable microscale LM conductors with high surface density and large surface areas, offering a range of designs and geometries for LM-based stretchable electronic conductors. The versatility of this new technology allows for circuit designs with unrivaled transparency or large metallization density.

ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Liquid Metal Transformable Machines

Hongzhang Wang et al.

Summary: Liquid metals, with their unique transforming capabilities, hold great promise for future soft robotics design and are evolving into new forms of soft robots with potential applications in various fields.

ACCOUNTS OF MATERIALS RESEARCH (2021)

Review Automation & Control Systems

Liquid Metal Enabled Biodevices

Tim Cole et al.

Summary: Biodevices are crucial for various medical applications, but existing rigid components can cause discomfort. Gallium-based liquid metals offer a soft, deformable, and healable alternative, making them ideal for developing innovative biodevices. Recent advancements in liquid-metal-based biodevices include techniques for fabrication and a diverse range of wearable or implantable devices. Challenges and future outlook are also discussed.

ADVANCED INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (2021)

Article Automation & Control Systems

Liquid Metal-Based Strain Sensor with Ultralow Detection Limit for Human-Machine Interface Applications

Yuanzhao Wu et al.

Summary: The flexible strain sensor, based on liquid metal technology, has a broad strain sensing range and ultralow detection limit, efficiently detecting human gestures and showing great potential in the fields of human health monitoring and human-machine interface.

ADVANCED INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (2021)

Review Automation & Control Systems

Interfacial Tension Modulation of Liquid Metal via Electrochemical Oxidation

Minyung Song et al.

Summary: Recent studies have shown that electrochemical oxidation can significantly decrease the interfacial tension of liquid metals, from approximately 500 mN m(-1) at 0 V to approximately 0 mN m(-1) at less than 1 V. This reversible and controllable change in tension surpasses what is achievable through conventional electrocapillarity or surfactants. The report aims to introduce beginners to this field, clarify misconceptions, and discuss applications and future challenges related to modulating the interfacial tension of liquid metals.

ADVANCED INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Light-controlled versatile manipulation of liquid metal droplets: a gateway to future liquid robots

Hongtai Ren et al.

Summary: This study introduces a light-induced manipulation method for liquid metal droplets, which selectively activates phototransistors in an electrolyte to achieve precise control over multiple droplets without complex and bulky systems. The research demonstrates the ability of this light-induced control method to induce concurrent motion, splitting, and merging of LM droplets, thereby providing potential for advancing future robotics and collaborative robots.

MATERIALS HORIZONS (2021)

Review Automation & Control Systems

Surface Modification of Gallium-Based Liquid Metals: Mechanisms and Applications in Biomedical Sensors and Soft Actuators

Ki Yoon Kwon et al.

Summary: Surface modifications to gallium-based liquid metals enable unique applications such as soft biomedical sensors and actuators, providing comfort, mechanical compliance, and stretchability.

ADVANCED INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Recyclable, weldable, mechanically durable, and programmable liquid metal-elastomer composites

Guokang Chen et al.

Summary: The study introduces a novel approach to fabricate durable and recyclable multifunctional LM elastomer composites with excellent mechanical and electrical properties, which can be tuned in electrical performance through a mechano-training process, and possess self-healing properties and transience.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

Review Engineering, Biomedical

Nano-Biomedicine based on Liquid Metal Particles and Allied Materials

Xuyang Sun et al.

Summary: Liquid metals with unique characteristics have emerged as promising materials for nanomedicine, offering exciting opportunities for biomedical applications. Advancements in synthesis methods and surface modifications have enabled diverse and state-of-the-art biomedical applications in this field.

ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Surface modification of liquid metal as an effective approach for deformable electronics and energy devices

Hyunwoo Bark et al.

Summary: The translation discusses the current progress in chemical surface modification and interfacial manipulations of liquid metal particles. It also reviews the physical and chemical properties of surface modification-assisted liquid metal polymer composite. The applications of surface-modified liquid metal particles in various fields like flexible electrodes, soft robotics, energy storage or harvesters, thermal conductors, dielectric sensors, and bioelectronics are also discussed.

CHEMICAL SCIENCE (2021)

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Soft actuators by electrochemical oxidation of liquid metal surfaces

Jiahe Liao et al.

Summary: The surface energy of liquid metals can be controlled through electrochemical methods to create small-scale soft-matter actuators with high power density. By adjusting the surface energy of the liquid metal, the force and shape of the electrochemical soft actuator can be controlled.

SOFT MATTER (2021)

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Liquid metal-created macroporous composite hydrogels with self-healing ability and multiple sensations as artificial flexible sensors

Zhixing Zhang et al.

Summary: A new class of sponge-like porous hydrogel conductors integrating self-healing ability, multiple sensations, and excellent mechanical properties is proposed in this study, resulting from liquid metal-created multiple structures.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A (2021)

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Flexible Hybrid Electronics for Digital Healthcare

Yinji Ma et al.

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Chengchen Zhang et al.

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS (2020)

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LANGMUIR (2020)

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Biomedical Applications of Liquid Metal Nanoparticles: A Critical Review

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BIOSENSORS-BASEL (2020)

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ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS (2020)

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BIOSENSORS-BASEL (2020)

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MATTER (2020)

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Photolithography-enabled direct patterning of liquid metals

Roozbeh Abbasi et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C (2020)

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ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

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Fabrication of large-area cylindrical microlens array based on electric-field-driven jet printing

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MICROSYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES-MICRO-AND NANOSYSTEMS-INFORMATION STORAGE AND PROCESSING SYSTEMS (2019)

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Temperature and oxygen adsorption coupling effects upon the surface tension of liquid metals

Aimen E. Gheribi et al.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2019)

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Guangyong Li et al.

ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS (2019)

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Meng Jia et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2019)

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ADVANCED MATERIALS (2019)

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Electric Actuation of Liquid Metal Droplets in Acidified Aqueous Electrolyte

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LANGMUIR (2019)

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ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES (2019)

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Magnetically- and Electrically-Controllable Functional Liquid Metal Droplets

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ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES (2019)

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Liang Hu et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

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Lixue Tang et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2019)

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Biao Ma et al.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (2019)

Article Materials Science, Multidisciplinary

High Thermal Conductivity Silicone Elastomer Doped with Graphene Nanoplatelets and Eutectic GaIn Liquid Metal Alloy

Yasaman Sargolzaeiaval et al.

ECS JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2019)

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Oxide rupture-induced conductivity in liquid metal nanoparticles by laser and thermal sintering

Shanliangzi Liu et al.

NANOSCALE (2019)

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MATERIALS HORIZONS (2019)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Control of Gallium Oxide Growth on Liquid Metal Eutectic Gallium/Indium Nanoparticles via Thiolation

Zachary J. Farrell et al.

LANGMUIR (2018)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Self-Growing and Serpentine Locomotion of Liquid Metal Induced by Copper Ions

Sen Chen et al.

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Liquid metals: fundamentals and applications in chemistry

T. Daeneke et al.

CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS (2018)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Progress, Mechanisms and Applications of Liquid-Metal Catalyst Systems

Shu-Ting Liang et al.

CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL (2018)

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The surface energy and stress of metals

J. -Y. Lee et al.

SURFACE SCIENCE (2018)

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EGaIn-Metal Interfacing for Liquid Metal Circuitry and Microelectronics Integration

Kadri Bugra Ozutemiz et al.

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Rheological Modification of Liquid Metal for Additive Manufacturing of Stretchable Electronics

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Laser Sintering of Liquid Metal Nanoparticles for Scalable Manufacturing of Soft and Flexible Electronics

Shanliangzi Liu et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2018)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Liquid Metal Droplets Wrapped with Polysaccharide Microgel as Biocompatible Aqueous Ink for Flexible Conductive Devices

Xiankai Li et al.

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Article Chemistry, Physical

Unconventional locomotion of liquid metal droplets driven by magnetic fields

Jian Shu et al.

SOFT MATTER (2018)

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A Wheeled Robot Driven by a Liquid-Metal Droplet

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ADVANCED MATERIALS (2018)

Article Biochemical Research Methods

Vacuum filling of complex microchannels with liquid metal

Yiliang Lin et al.

LAB ON A CHIP (2017)

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Liquid Metal Switches for Environmentally Responsive Electronics

Raymond Adam Bilodeau et al.

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

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Jianbo Tang et al.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2017)

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Field-Controlled Electrical Switch with Liquid Metal

James Wissman et al.

ADVANCED SCIENCE (2017)

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Surface tension of liquid metal: role, mechanism and application

Xi Zhao et al.

FRONTIERS IN ENERGY (2017)

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Ji Hwan Cho et al.

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Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Wearable Microfluidic Diaphragm Pressure Sensor for Health and Tactile Touch Monitoring

Yuji Gao et al.

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Stretchable and Soft Electronics using Liquid Metals

Michael D. Dickey

ADVANCED MATERIALS (2017)

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Habeom Lee et al.

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Joo Chuan Yeo et al.

LAB ON A CHIP (2016)

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NANO LETTERS (2016)

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Self-propelled liquid metal motors steered by a magnetic or electrical field for drug delivery

Jie Zhang et al.

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B (2016)

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Controlled oxidation of aluminum nanoparticles

Giuliana Litrico et al.

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Steering liquid metal flow in microchannels using low voltages

Shi-Yang Tang et al.

LAB ON A CHIP (2015)

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Mohammad R. Khan et al.

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Mohammad R. Khan et al.

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2014)

Article Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

Emerging Applications of Liquid Metals Featuring Surface Oxides

Michael D. Dickey

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES (2014)

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Highly Stretchable or Transparent Conductor Fabrication by a Hierarchical Multiscale Hybrid Nanocomposite

Phillip Lee et al.

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Eli Sutter et al.

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Giant and switchable surface activity of liquid metal via surface oxidation

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APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS (2013)

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Chemical vapor deposition of graphene on liquid metal catalysts

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3D structures of liquid-phase GaIn alloy embedded in PDMS with freeze casting

Andrew Fassler et al.

LAB ON A CHIP (2013)

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ADVANCED MATERIALS (2012)

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E. Sutter et al.

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C (2012)

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Inorganic semiconductor nanomaterials for flexible and stretchable bio-integrated electronics

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Eutectic gallium-indium (EGaIn): A liquid metal alloy for the formation of stable structures in microchannels at room temperature

Michael D. Dickey et al.

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Viscosity effect on GaInSn studied by XPS

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