ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 17904 - 17917
Published: March 21, 2024
To
address
electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
pollution
in
modern
society,
the
development
of
ultrathin,
high-performance,
and
highly
stable
EMI
shielding
materials
is
desired.
Liquid
metal
(LM)
based
conductive
have
received
enormous
amounts
attention.
However,
processing
approach
LM/polymer
composites
represents
great
challenges
due
to
high
surface
tension
cohesive
energy
LMs.
In
this
study,
we
develop
a
universal
one-step
fabrication
strategy
directly
process
containing
LMs
cellulose
nanofibrils
(CNFs)
successfully
fabricate
flexible,
films
with
an
average
specific
efficiency
(EMI
SE)
value
429
dB/mm
small
thickness
only
70
μm
wide
frequency
range
8.2–18
GHz.
addition,
resulting
also
exhibit
excellent
mechanical
performance
flexibility,
which
endow
film
ability
withstand
repeated
folding,
bending,
folding
into
complex
shapes
without
producing
cracks
or
fractures.
Besides,
display
thermal
conductivity
λ
4.90
W/(m
K)
α
3.17
mm2/s.
Thus,
presented
shows
potential
fabricating
advanced
for
applications.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(15), P. 14406 - 14423
Published: July 28, 2023
The
proliferation
of
drug
resistance
in
microbial
pathogens
poses
a
significant
threat
to
human
health.
Hence,
treatment
measures
are
essential
surmount
this
growing
problem.
In
context,
liquid
metal
nanoparticles
promising.
Gallium,
post-transition
notable
for
being
at
physiological
temperature,
has
drawn
attention
its
distinctive
properties,
high
antimicrobial
efficacy,
and
low
toxicity.
Moreover,
gallium
demonstrate
anti-inflammatory
properties
immune
cells.
Gallium
can
alloy
with
other
metals
be
prepared
various
composites
modify
tailor
characteristics
functionality.
More
importantly,
the
bactericidal
mechanism
could
sidestep
emerging
mechanisms.
Building
on
rationale,
gallium-based
enable
impactful
innovative
strategic
pathways
battle
against
resistance.
This
review
outlines
nanoscale
their
corresponding
mechanisms
provide
comprehensive
yet
succinct
overview
current
applications.
addition,
challenges
opportunities
that
require
further
research
efforts
have
been
identified
discussed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(31)
Published: Sept. 8, 2023
Abstract
This
work
reports
a
gallium
indium
alloy
(EGaIn)‐doped
SiBOC
ceramic
that
possesses
unique
liquid‐metal‐in‐ceramic
feature.
The
low‐viscosity
liquid
nature
of
gallium‐based
metals
(Ga‐LMs)
and
the
reactive
core‐shell
structure
provide
possibilities
for
phase
engineering
inside
polymer‐derived
ceramics.
As
demonstration,
EGaIn
nanoparticles
(NPs)
are
directly
mixed
with
UV‐curable
precursor
(UV‐PBS)
to
obtain
resin
suitable
digital
light
processing
3D‐printing.
After
pyrolysis
at
800–1200
°C,
ceramics
uniformly
distributed
NP
domains
(Si(GaIn)BOC)
obtained.
plays
key
role
in
promoting
carbonization
preventing
crack
formation
during
polymer‐to‐ceramic
process,
resulting
an
increase
both
yield
mechanical
strength.
NPs
also
found
have
(EGaIn@(GaxIn1‐
x
)2O3@SiBOC)
matrix,
which
significantly
enhances
dielectric
properties
improves
interfacial
polarization.
result,
excellent
electromagnetic
wave
absorption
performance
is
achieved
across
C,
X,
Ku
bands,
respectively.
Through
rational
design,
novel
metastructure
design
based
on
Schwarz
P
minimal
surface
proposed,
exhibits
ultrawide
effective
band
extending
up
11.36
GHz
(within
C‐Ku
bands).
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Lignocellulose-mediated
liquid
metal
(LM)
composites,
as
emerging
functional
materials,
show
tremendous
potential
for
a
variety
of
applications.
The
abundant
hydroxyl,
carboxyl,
and
other
polar
groups
in
lignocellulose
facilitate
the
formation
strong
chemical
bonds
with
LM
surfaces,
enhancing
wettability
adhesion
improved
interface
compatibility.
Beyond
serving
supportive
matrix,
can
be
tailored
to
optimize
microstructure
adapting
them
diverse
This
review
comprehensively
summarizes
fundamental
principles
recent
advancements
lignocellulose-mediated
highlighting
advantages
composite
fabrication,
including
facile
synthesis,
versatile
interactions,
inherent
functionalities.
Key
modulation
strategies
LMs
innovative
synthesis
methods
functionalized
composites
are
discussed.
Furthermore,
roles
structure-performance
relationships
these
electromagnetic
shielding,
flexible
sensors,
energy
storage
devices
systematically
summarized.
Finally,
obstacles
prospective
pertaining
thoroughly
scrutinized
deliberated
upon.
is
expected
provide
basic
guidance
researchers
boost
popularity
applications
useful
references
design
state-of-the-art
LMs.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: July 20, 2024
Integration
of
functional
fillers
into
liquid
metals
(LM)
induces
rheology
modification,
enabling
the
free-form
shaping
LM
at
micrometer
scale.
However,
integrating
non-chemically
modified
low-dimensional
materials
with
to
form
stable
and
uniform
dispersions
remain
a
great
challenge.
Herein,
we
propose
solvent-assisted
dispersion
(SAD)
method
that
utilizes
fragmentation
reintegration
in
volatile
solvents
engulf
disperse
fillers.
This
successfully
integrates
MXene
uniformly
LM,
achieving
better
internal
connectivity
than
conventional
dry
powder
mixing
(DPM)
method.
Consequently,
MXene/LM
(MLM)
coating
exhibits
high
electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
shielding
performance
(105
dB
20
μm,
which
is
1.6
times
coatings
prepared
by
DPM).
Moreover,
rheological
characteristic
MLM
render
it
malleable
facilitates
direct
printing
adaptation
diverse
structures.
study
offers
convenient
for
assembling
materials,
paving
way
development
multifunctional
soft
devices.
Smart Materials and Structures,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
33(11), P. 113501 - 113501
Published: June 26, 2024
Abstract
Four-dimensional
(4D)
printing
is
an
advanced
manufacturing
technology
that
has
rapidly
emerged
as
a
transformative
tool
with
the
capacity
to
reshape
various
research
domains
and
industries.
Distinguished
by
its
integration
of
time
dimension,
4D
allows
objects
dynamically
respond
external
stimuli,
setting
it
apart
from
conventional
3D
printing.
This
roadmap
been
devised,
contributions
44
active
researchers
in
this
field
32
affiliations
world-wide,
navigate
swiftly
evolving
landscape
printing,
consolidating
recent
advancements
making
them
accessible
experts
across
diverse
fields,
ranging
biomedicine
aerospace,
textiles
electronics.
The
roadmap’s
goal
empower
both
enthusiasts,
facilitating
exploitation
printing’s
potential
create
intelligent,
adaptive
are
not
only
feasible
but
readily
attainable.
By
addressing
current
future
challenges
proposing
science
technology,
sets
stage
for
revolutionary
progress
numerous
industries,
positioning
future.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
53(17), P. 8790 - 8846
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Fabrics
represent
a
unique
platform
for
seamlessly
integrating
electronics
into
everyday
experiences.
The
advancements
in
functionalizing
fabrics
at
both
the
single
fibre
level
and
within
constructed
have
fundamentally
altered
their
utility.
revolution
materials,
structures,
functionality
enables
intimate
imperceptible
integration,
rapidly
transforming
fibres
next-generation
wearable
devices
systems.
In
this
review,
we
explore
recent
scientific
technological
breakthroughs
smart
fibre-enabled
fabrics.
We
examine
common
challenges
bottlenecks
physics,
chemistry,
fabrication
strategies,
applications
that
shape
future
of
electronics.
propose
closed-loop
fabric
ecosystem
encompassing
proactive
sensing,
interactive
communication,
data
storage
processing,
real-time
feedback,
energy
harvesting,
intended
to
tackle
significant
technology.
Finally,
envision
computing
as
sophisticated
platforms
with
system-level
attributes
management,
machine
learning,
artificial
intelligence,
intelligent
networks.
Science Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(5)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
3D
soft
bioscaffolds
have
great
promise
in
tissue
engineering,
biohybrid
robotics,
and
organ-on-a-chip
engineering
applications.
Though
emerging
three-dimensional
(3D)
printing
techniques
offer
versatility
for
assembling
biomaterials,
challenges
persist
overcoming
the
deformation
or
collapse
of
delicate
structures
during
fabrication,
especially
overhanging
thin
features.
This
study
introduces
a
magnet-assisted
fabrication
strategy
that
uses
magnetic
field
to
trigger
shape
morphing
provide
remote
temporary
support,
enabling
straightforward
creation
with
overhangs
thin-walled
3D.
We
demonstrate
effectiveness
our
through
replicate
complex
topology
branching
vascular
systems.
Furthermore,
we
engineered
hydrogel-based
support
actuators
capable
walking
motion
triggered
by
cardiomyocytes.
approach
opens
new
possibilities
shaping
hydrogel
materials
into
morphologies,
which
will
further
empower
broad
range
biomedical
