Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(21), P. 5299 - 5299
Published: Oct. 31, 2024
This
paper
presents
a
simple,
fast,
and
cost-effective
method
for
creating
metallic
microstructured
surfaces
by
spray-coating
dispersion
of
copper
nanoparticles
(CuNPs)
onto
polymethyl
methacrylate
(PMMA)
substrates,
enabling
the
imbibition-induced
wetting
liquid
metal.
The
formation
these
patterns
is
crucial
spontaneous
gallium-based
metals.
Traditional
techniques
producing
such
microstructures
often
involve
complex
costly
lithography
vacuum
deposition
methods.
In
contrast,
this
study
demonstrates
that
metal
can
occur
with
formed
through
straightforward
process.
To
immobilize
CuNPs
on
polymer
substrate,
an
organic
solvent
dissolves
surface
was
employed
as
medium.
effects
various
parameters,
including
distance
time,
uniformity
immobilization
CuNP
films
were
systematically
investigated.
Under
optimal
conditions
(120
s
spray
time
10
cm
distance),
dispersed
in
dichloromethane
(DCM)
yielded
uniform
stable
surfaces.
observed
fabricated
film.
Additionally,
selectively
wet
stencil
techniques,
establishing
electrical
connections
between
electrodes.
These
findings
underscore
potential
fabricating
to
drive
flexible
electronics
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 5, 2025
Textiles
have
played
a
pivotal
role
in
human
development,
evolving
from
basic
fibers
into
sophisticated,
multifunctional
materials.
Advances
material
science,
nanotechnology,
and
electronics
propelled
next-generation
textiles
beyond
traditional
functionalities,
unlocking
innovative
possibilities
for
diverse
applications.
Thermal
management
incorporate
ultralight,
ultrathin
insulating
layers
adaptive
cooling
technologies,
optimizing
temperature
regulation
dynamic
extreme
environments.
Moisture
utilize
advanced
structures
unidirectional
transport
breathable
membranes,
ensuring
exceptional
comfort
activewear
outdoor
gear.
Protective
exhibit
enhanced
features,
including
antimicrobial,
antiviral,
anti-toxic
gas,
heat-resistant,
radiation-shielding
capabilities,
providing
high-performance
solutions
healthcare,
defense,
hazardous
industries.
Interactive
integrate
sensors
monitoring
physical,
chemical,
electrophysiological
parameters,
enabling
real-time
data
collection
responses
to
various
environmental
user-generated
stimuli.
Energy
leverage
triboelectric,
piezoelectric,
hygroelectric
effects
improve
energy
harvesting
storage
wearable
devices.
Luminous
display
textiles,
electroluminescent
fiber
optic
systems,
enable
visual
applications
fashion
communication.
These
advancements
position
at
the
forefront
of
materials
significantly
expanding
their
potential
across
wide
range
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(25), P. 32434 - 32444
Published: June 11, 2024
Supercapacitors
(SCs)
have
received
widespread
attention
as
excellent
energy
storage
devices,
and
the
design
of
multicomponent
electrode
materials
construction
ingenious
structures
are
keys
to
enhancing
performance
SCs.
In
this
paper,
MoS2
nanorods
were
used
carrier
structure
induce
anchoring
CoAl-LDH
nanosheets
grow
on
surface
nickel
foam
(NF)
in
situ,
thus
obtaining
a
uniformly
distributed
nanorod@CoAl-LDH
nanosheet
core–shell
nanoarray
material
(MoS2@CoAl-LDH/NF).
On
one
hand,
nanorod-structured
core
provides
high
conductivity
support,
accelerates
electron
transfer,
avoids
agglomeration
nanosheets.
other
arrays
abundant
interfacially
active
sites,
which
accelerate
electrolyte
penetration
enhance
electrochemical
activity.
The
synergistic
effect
two
components
unique
nanostructure
give
MoS2@CoAl-LDH/NF
capacity
(14,888.8
mF
cm–2
at
2
mA
cm–2)
long-term
cycling
(104.4%
retention
after
5000
charge/discharge
cycles).
integrated
MoS2@CoAl-LDH/NF//AC
device
boasts
voltage
range
spanning
from
0
1.5
V,
achieving
peak
density
0.19
mW
h
cm–2.
Impressively,
it
maintains
capacitance
rate
84.6%
enduring
10,000
cycles,
demonstrating
exceptional
durability
stability.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Abstract
Liquid
metal
or
liquid
microparticles
(LMP)
based
conductive
inks,
though
promising
for
fabrication
of
circuits
use
in
soft
and
stretchable
electronics,
are
constrained
by
a
few
drawbacks
such
as
need
encapsulation,
sintering
to
induce
conductivity,
smearing.
To
address
these
issues,
herein,
composite
ink
is
developed
combining
LMPs
with
carbon
black
(CB)
highly
entangled
polysiloxane
elastomer.
LMP‐dispersed
elastomer
lacks
conductivity
because
its
non‐percolated
network,
however,
the
CB
can
interconnect
act
bridge,
thereby
imparting
Due
presence
fluidic
LMPs,
LMPs‐dispersed
lies
regime
initial
5.6
S
m
−1
,
aided
interstitial
spaces
between
LMPs.
The
molecular
network
encapsulating
endows
resulting
high
stretchability
(≈286%)
softness
(0.648
MPa)
long
pot
life
enables
rheological
modulation
achieve
pressure‐driven
direct
printed
non‐smearing
traces.
LMPs‐based
this
work
expected
be
further
utilized
robotics
electronic
skin
integrated
into
modules
facile
3D
printing.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(46), P. 64042 - 64049
Published: Nov. 6, 2024
A
wearable
thermoelectric
cooler
(TEC)
for
personal
thermal
management
exhibits
significant
growth
in
numerous
applications
comfort
and
saving
the
energy
consumed
by
space
cooling.
Most
TECs
provide
a
large
cooling
performance
with
assistance
of
rigid
heatsinks
electrodes,
limiting
wearability
practical
implementation.
Here,
we
design
propose
flexible
bridged
TEC
high
heatsink
spray-printed
liquid
metal
electrodes.
The
system
combines
bendable
heatsink,
thermally
insulative
TE
layer,
bottom
conductive
layer.
Especially,
composed
foam,
phase
change
material,
fin
structure
greatly
enhances
conduction,
storage,
diffusion
capacities.
Our
desired
comfortability
obtains
an
ideal
temperature
drop
3
°C
on
human
skin.
Also,
it
could
work
as
self-generator
providing
45
mV
ΔT
5
°C,
which
improves
generation
efficiency
more
than
times
due
to
stable
difference
between
two
sides.
This
provides
effective
way
develop
devices
paves
achieving
practical,
personalized
applications.
Recently
developed
heteroatom-self-doped
porous
carbons
electrode
materials
have
been
revealed
to
possess
advanced
electrochemical
performances
for
supercapacitors.
Herein,
a
facile
one-step
strategy
is
reported
prepare
O-N-S
self-doped
fusiform
carbon
particles
(FCPs)
via
carbonizing
macroscopic-scale
hair
at
an
appropriate
temperature.
The
as-prepared
FCPs
presents
shape
with
mean
width
of
about
350
nm
and
length
600
nm.
Meanwhile,
the
as-obtained
product
possesses
typical
hierarchical
structure
high
specific
surface
area
278
m2
g-1.
heteroatom
can
effectively
accelerates
ion
diffusion/transport
whilst
large
provides
more
electroactive
sites,
resulting
in
achieve
capacitance
250
F
g-1
1
A
M
KOH
electrolyte.
Moreover,
reduced
graphene
oxide
(RGO)
are
respectively
acts
as
negative/positive
assemble
symmetrical
Finally,
energy
density
14
Wh
kg-1
power
533
W
cyclic
reversibly
voltage
0-1.5
V
realized
by
as-builted
//RGO
supercapacitors,
connecting
two
supercapacitors
series
38
LEDs.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 15, 2024
Liquid
metal-based
bionic
electronics
are
a
new
type
of
wearable
electronic
device
with
high
sensitivity,
selectivity,
biocompatibility,
and
stretchability,
which
can
provide
efficient,
convenient,
novel
applications
in
the
fields
real-time
health
detection,
extreme
environments,
electromagnetic
signal
shielding,
vivo
neural
signaling.
The
combination
liquid
metal
flexible
substrate
mimics
Young's
modulus
biological
tendons
structure
inside
human
body,
thus
enabling
simulation
various
tissues
detection
transmission
physiological
signals,
has
promoted
application
biomimetic
field
detection.
In
this
review,
we
an
up-to-date
overview
devices
for
electronics,
explore
performance
potential
development
status
metals
(LMs),
focus
on
technical
problems
latest
research
that
hope
to
meaningful
ideas
reference
directions
LMs
devices.
Firstly,
assess
properties,
preparation,
working
mechanisms
different
classes
present
selection
fabrication
their
excellent
intrinsic
properties.
Then,
some
interrelated
putative
monitoring
signals
based
unique
Finally,
summarize
advantages,
challenges,
possible
future
developments
electronics.
Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
49, P. 100952 - 100952
Published: June 27, 2024
Growing
concerns
regarding
increasing
emission
levels
and
climate
change
have
expedited
extensive
research
on
finding
alternative
fuel
resources
to
fossil
fuels.
Sustainable
production
of
renewable
fuels
from
is
seen
as
one
the
most
promising
solutions.
In
addition,
efficient
energy
storage
systems
are
crucial
ensure
a
reliable
resilient
power
supply.
One
main
challenge
faced
by
current
technologies
synthesis
lack
catalytic
materials
electrode
materials.
recent
years,
liquid
metals
emerged
new
class
with
superior
activities
intriguing
properties
for
storage.
this
minireview,
we
presented
latest
metal
in
field
along
recommendations
their
future
development.
