liquid metal

Jul 7, 2023

Researchers create highly conductive metallic gel for 3D printing

The metallic gel is highly electrically conductive and can be used to print 3D solid objects at room temperature. 

Feb 3, 2023

Researchers develop elastic material impervious to gases and liquids

An international team of researchers has developed a technique that uses liquid metal to create an elastic material that is impervious to both gases and liquids. Applications for the material include use as packaging for high-value technologies that require protection from gases, such as flexible batteries. 

Oct 28, 2021

Using liquid metal to turn motion into electricity — even underwater

NC State researchers have created a soft and stretchable device that converts movement into electricity and can work in wet environments. 

Jul 9, 2013

Researchers build 3-D structures out of liquid metal

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed three-dimensional (3-D) printing technology and techniques to create free-standing structures made of liquid metal at room temperature.