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2 discoveries tagged “flexible electronics”.

Virginia Tech lab 3D prints a liquid metal composite to guide heat, boost thermal conductivity 40x — the nozzle stretches gallium-indium droplets inside soft silicone, can also create self-healing tra

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Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a novel 3D printing technique that uses a liquid metal composite to significantly enhance thermal conductivity, achieving a 40-fold…
Insights: This technology is notable for its potential to revolutionize thermal management in electronics, a critical aspect as devices become more powerful and compact. · It is…
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Self-Repairing Conductive Material From Liquid Metal | Hackaday

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Virginia Tech's VT MADE Lab has developed a self-repairing conductive material using liquid metal alloys of gallium and indium embedded in a PDMS polymer matrix. · The material is…
Insights: This technology is notable for its potential to revolutionize flexible electronics with self-repairing capabilities, reducing waste and increasing the longevity of devices. · It…
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