Langmuir,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
40(46), P. 24507 - 24515
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
shielding
textiles
have
received
widespread
attention,
and
liquid
metal
(LM)
shows
superiority
in
flexible
deformable
electronics.
Here,
we
introduce
a
novel
method
using
nanosilicates
to
help
sinter
LM
through
capillary
evaporation,
resulting
strong
adhesion
substrates.
By
adjustment
of
the
amount
nanosilicates,
EMI
yarns
are
created
dip-coating
curing
processes.
The
sintered
tightly
adhered
undulating
uneven
surfaces
polyurethane
(PU)
yarns.
as-fabricated
ION/LM@PU
("ION"
is
abbreviation
"ionogel")
has
low
EM-wave
reflection
due
high
electrical
conductivity
layer
good
impedance
matching
P(AAm-
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.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 19, 2024
Abstract
This
review
offers
an
illuminating
journey
through
the
historical
evolution
and
modern‐day
applications
of
liquid
metals,
presenting
a
comprehensive
view
their
significance
in
diverse
fields.
Tracing
trajectory
from
mercury
to
contemporary
innovations,
paper
explores
pivotal
role
industry
research.
The
analysis
spans
electrical
switches,
mechanical
applications,
electrodes,
chemical
synthesis,
energy
storage,
thermal
transport,
electronics,
biomedicine.
Each
section
examines
intricacies
metal
integration,
elucidating
contributions
technological
advancements
societal
progress.
Moreover,
critically
appraises
challenges
prospects
inherent
addressing
issues
recycling,
corrosion
management,
device
stability,
economic
feasibility,
translational
hurdles,
market
dynamics.
By
delving
into
these
complexities,
advances
scholarly
understanding
actionable
insights
for
researchers,
engineers,
policymakers.
It
aims
catalyze
innovation,
foster
interdisciplinary
collaboration,
promote
metal‐enabled
solutions
needs.
Through
its
forward‐looking
perspective,
this
serves
as
guide
navigating
landscape
bridging
legacies
with
challenges,
highlighting
transformative
potential
metals
shaping
future
technologies.
Physics of Fluids,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
37(4)
Published: April 1, 2025
The
structure-function
relation
is
crucial
for
guiding
the
preparation
of
magnetic
intelligent
materials
with
arbitrary
particle
morphologies.
However,
from
experimental
perspective,
it
both
challenging
and
inefficient
to
elucidate
this
relationship,
given
scale
randomness
preparation.
Here,
we
propose
a
multiscale
computational
method
through
superellipsoid
morphology
constraint
equation
bead
random
generation
method,
ensuring
force-magnet
coupling
simulation
morphologies
an
error
only
2.24
%.
mechanical
behaviors,
including
magnetic-induced
stress,
dynamic
response,
anti-settlement,
are
systematically
calculated
comprehensively
analyzed.
derived
dimensionless
numbers
exhibit
strong
correlation
interactions,
thereby
revealing
between
behaviors
This
work
develops
accurate
efficient
investigating
provides
deep
insights
into
morphology-induced
demonstrating
significant
potential
accelerate
customized
material
design
next-generation
materials.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 24, 2025
Liquid
metals
(LMs),
with
their
unique
metallic
and
fluidic
properties
at
room
temperature,
show
promising
potential
in
advanced
thermal-related
applications.
Nevertheless,
challenges,
such
as
high
surface
tension,
limited
wettability,
phase
separation,
leakage,
corrosion,
limit
integration
into
broader
In
this
Perspective,
we
overview
the
interfacial
engineering
approaches
enhancing
compatibility
stability
of
LMs
complex
application
environments.
Additionally,
applications
thermal
energy
conduction,
storage,
conversion,
infrared
modulation
control
are
discussed.
This
Perspective
highlights
critical
role
LM-based
systems
pathways
for
developing
next-generation
LM-enabled
technologies.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 4, 2025
Soft
materials
with
elevated
thermal
conductivity
are
highly
sought
after
for
efficient,
adaptable
management
in
contemporary
electronics,
yet
their
fabrication
remains
challenging.
We
describe
a
soft
composite
created
by
integrating
tannic
acid-mediated
liquid
metals
and
graphene
nanosheets
into
polyurethane
matrix
through
noncovalent
assembly
approach
that
involves
multiple
interfacial
supramolecular
interactions.
This
demonstrates
remarkable
toughness
(90.39
MJ
m-3)
stretchability
(1050%
strain)
alongside
superior
through-plane
(18.69
W
m-1
K-1)
in-plane
(8.05
K-1).
Additionally,
the
features
excellent
broadband
light
absorption
(>85%)
photothermal
conversion
efficiency
of
84%,
enabling
heat
generation.
Our
findings
overcome
traditional
trade-off
between
high
mechanical
compliance
single
material.
anticipate
our
design
strategy
will
pave
way
advanced
require
functional
integration.
