Advances in liquid metal composites: properties, applications, and future prospects

Ghasemian, Mohammad B.; Tang, Junma; Rahim, Md. Arifur; Tang, Jianbo; Kalantar-Zadeh, Kourosh

doi:10.1016/j.trechm.2023.11.003

Trends in Chemistry

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.trechm.2023.11.003

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Advances in liquid metal composites: properties, applications, and future prospects

Mohammad B. Ghasemian,

Junma Tang,

Md. Arifur Rahim

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“…Research on liquid-state gallium (Ga) and alloys has experienced significant growth, driven by their inherent interesting properties, including low melting point, fluidity, and relatively high electrical and thermal conductivity. − Ga-based liquid metals are frequently employed in the form of low-dimensional particles for the synthesis of composites, , in catalysts, , in components of soft electronics, − and for developing energy storage and harvesting systems. − In addition, the negligible vapor pressure and low toxicity of Ga, in contrast to mercury, promote Ga-based liquid metal particles as a safe and biocompatible option. , …”

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Mechanism behind the Controlled Generation of Liquid Metal Nanoparticles by Mechanical Agitation

Nor-Azman,

Ghasemian,

Fuchs

et al. 2024

ACS Nano

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The size-controlled synthesis of liquid metal nanoparticles is necessary in a variety of applications. Sonication is a common method for breaking down bulk liquid metals into small particles, yet the influence of critical factors such as liquid metal composition has remained elusive. Our study employs high-speed imaging to unravel the mechanism of liquid metal particle formation during mechanical agitation. Gallium-based liquid metals, with and without secondary metals of bismuth, indium, and tin, are analyzed to observe the effect of cavitation and surface eruption during sonication and particle release. The impact of the secondary metal inclusion is investigated on liquid metals' surface tension, solution turbidity, and size distribution of the generated particles. Our work evidences that there is an inverse relationship between the surface tension and the ability of liquid metals to be broken down by sonication. We show that even for 0.22 at. % of bismuth in gallium, the surface tension is significantly decreased from 558 to 417 mN/m (measured in Milli-Q water), resulting in an enhanced particle generation rate: 3.6 times increase in turbidity and ∼43% reduction in the size of particles for bismuth in gallium liquid alloy compared to liquid gallium for the same sonication duration. The effect of particles' size on the photocatalysis of the annealed particles is also presented to show the applicability of the process in a proof-of-concept demonstration. This work contributes to a broader understanding of the synthesis of nanoparticles, with controlled size and characteristics, via mechanical agitation of liquid metals for diverse applications.

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Mechanism behind the Controlled Generation of Liquid Metal Nanoparticles by Mechanical Agitation

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Ghasemian,

Fuchs

et al. 2024

ACS Nano

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Lignocellulose‐Mediated Functionalization of Liquid Metals toward the Frontiers of Multifunctional Materials

Li,

Zhu,

et al. 2024

Advanced Materials

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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 of strong chemical bonds with LM surfaces, enhancing wettability and adhesion for improved interface compatibility. Beyond serving as a supportive matrix, lignocellulose can be tailored to optimize the microstructure of the composites, adapting them for diverse applications. This review comprehensively summarizes the fundamental principles and recent advancements in lignocellulose‐mediated LM composites, highlighting the advantages of lignocellulose in composite fabrication, including facile synthesis, versatile interactions, and inherent functionalities. Key modulation strategies for LMs and innovative synthesis methods for functionalized lignocellulose composites are discussed. Furthermore, the roles and structure–performance relationships of these composites in electromagnetic shielding, flexible sensors, and energy storage devices are systematically summarized. Finally, the obstacles and prospective advancements pertaining to lignocellulose‐mediated LM composites are thoroughly scrutinized and deliberated upon. This review is expected to provide basic guidance for researchers to boost the popularity of LMs in diverse applications and provide useful references for design strategies of state‐of‐the‐art LMs.

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Adaptable morphing-enabled active cooling flexible heat sink with high thermal conductivity

Chi,

Yu,

Zhou

et al. 2025

International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer

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Advances in liquid metal composites: properties, applications, and future prospects

Cited by 6 publications

References 87 publications

Mechanism behind the Controlled Generation of Liquid Metal Nanoparticles by Mechanical Agitation

Mechanism behind the Controlled Generation of Liquid Metal Nanoparticles by Mechanical Agitation

Lignocellulose‐Mediated Functionalization of Liquid Metals toward the Frontiers of Multifunctional Materials

Adaptable morphing-enabled active cooling flexible heat sink with high thermal conductivity

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