Self-Limited ultraviolet laser sintering of liquid metal particles for μm-Thick flexible electronics devices

Ye, Dong; Peng, Zihan; Liu, Jinxu; Huang, YongAn

doi:10.1016/j.matdes.2022.111189

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“…With the development of laser technology, nanosecond pulsed UV laser sintering can even reduce the thickness of LM lms to less than 2 mm. 45 Methods of forced wetting are varied and have been well developed in many studies. However, forced wetting relies on the application of external force or energy.…”

Section: Physical Interfacial Interactionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Interfacial interaction-induced super-wettability of gallium-based liquid metals: a review

Wang,

Xie

2024

J. Mater. Chem. A

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Section: Physical Interfacial Interactionsmentioning

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“…With the development of laser technology, nanosecond pulsed UV laser sintering can even reduce the thickness of LM films to less than 2 μm. 45…”

Section: Wetting Of Gallium-based Liquid Metalsmentioning

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Interfacial interaction-induced super-wettability of gallium-based liquid metals: a review

Wang,

Xie

2024

J. Mater. Chem. A

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“…Infrared laser, focused ion beam, pulsed laser, nanosecond ultraviolet (UV) laser, and intense pulsed light were successfully used to sinter RT-GaLMs nano/microparticles (Figure 15a-d). [72,[186][187][188][189] White et al first demonstrated infrared laser sintering of liquid metal particles coalesced to conductive paths. [186] Afterward, Liu et al system-atically studied focused ion beam and UV laser sintering mechanism and extended application of the method (Figure 15a,c).…”

Section: Lasermentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Based on this, μm-thick liquid metal particles films were fabricated with the sheet resistance of 2 Ω sq −1 . [188] Laser sintering offers advantages such as the ability to produce complex geometries, and the resolution can be easily customized by laser beam. These advantages facilitate rapid and large-scale [183] Copyright 2019, Royal Society of Chemistry.…”

Section: Lasermentioning

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Room‐Temperature Liquid Metals for Flexible Electronic Devices

Lu,

Ni,

Jiang

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Room‐temperature gallium‐based liquid metals (RT‐GaLMs) have garnered significant interest recently owing to their extraordinary combination of fluidity, conductivity, stretchability, self‐healing performance, and biocompatibility. They are ideal materials for the manufacture of flexible electronics. By changing the composition and oxidation of RT‐GaLMs, physicochemical characteristics of the liquid metal can be adjusted, especially the regulation of rheological, wetting, and adhesion properties. This review highlights the advancements in the liquid metals used in flexible electronics. Meanwhile related characteristics of RT‐GaLMs and underlying principles governing their processing and applications for flexible electronics are elucidated. Finally, the diverse applications of RT‐GaLMs in self‐healing circuits, flexible sensors, energy harvesting devices, and epidermal electronics, are explored. Additionally, the challenges hindering the progress of RT‐GaLMs are discussed, while proposing future research directions and potential applications in this emerging field. By presenting a concise and critical analysis, this paper contributes to the advancement of RT‐GaLMs as an advanced material applicable for the new generation of flexible electronics.

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Current Status and Outlook of Low‐Melting‐Point Metals in Biomedical Applications

Mao,

Kim,

Seo

2023

Adv Funct Materials

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In recent years, low‐melting‐point metals including liquid metals, exhibiting outstanding physical and chemical properties such as excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, high surface tension, and biocompatibility, have garnered increasing attention from researchers. The melting point of such metals profoundly influences their properties and determines their range of applications, and comprehending the characteristics and properties of low‐melting‐point metals is crucial for their future applications. Although studies related to liquid metals are growing exponentially in particular, reports exploring the properties and applications of low‐melting‐point metals from the perspective of the melting point are still in their early stages. This review aims to comprehensively summarize the key properties and relevant applications of current low‐melting‐point metals described in recent studies, focusing on gallium‐ and bismuth‐based metal alloys. In addition, this review discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with low‐melting‐point metals, and it is anticipated that this review will contribute to the advancement of low‐melting‐point materials in the fields of flexible electronics and biomedicine, particularly for biomedical applications.

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Self-Limited ultraviolet laser sintering of liquid metal particles for μm-Thick flexible electronics devices

Cited by 12 publications

References 37 publications

Interfacial interaction-induced super-wettability of gallium-based liquid metals: a review

Interfacial interaction-induced super-wettability of gallium-based liquid metals: a review

Room‐Temperature Liquid Metals for Flexible Electronic Devices

Current Status and Outlook of Low‐Melting‐Point Metals in Biomedical Applications

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