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Liquid metal tentacles that do NOT short circuit
Researchers at University of Wollongong and NC State report liquid metal electrodes that do NOT short circuit. This work was published in Nature Chemical Engineering in an article titled, "Liquid-metal transfer from an anode to a cathode without short circuiting".
www.nature.com/articles/s44286-024-00045-1
In this work, two electrodes are used: a liquid metal electrode (+) and a Cu wire (-). The liquid metal is an alloy of gallium. The electrodes are placed in a basic (NaOH) solution of water. Normally, when two electrodes are brought into contact, they short circuit. Yet here, as the two electrodes approach each other, the liquid metal forms a protective oxide and the Cu has a sheath of hydrogen bubbles due to reduction of water. Thus, they do not short circuit.
In addition, the oxidation lowers the tension of the liquid metal.
ua-cam.com/video/mB2ZqO5E1Zo/v-deo.html
Thus, the oxidation causes the metal to move toward the Cu wire and surround it, much like a tentacle. Ultimately all the liquid metal flows toward the Cu and transfers to the Cu wire.
This work is interesting because electrodes normally short circuit when they come into contact. It is also interesting because it represents a unique way to move and transfer liquid metal.
Please see the highlight by Dr. Weier and Dr. Mutschke:
www.nature.com/articles/s44286-024-00046-0
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Liquid Metal Hydrogels: Stretchable, conductive, self-healing, and easy to make!
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Researchers at NC State and Sharif University of Technology report a hydrogel with several notable properties: 1. It forms without any conventional molecular initiator. We recently showed that liquid metal particles can initiate free-radical polymerization. Here, we help keep the particles suspended in water by coating them spontaneously with a coating of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs). pubs.acs...
Liquid metal injection molding
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Researchers at NC State have demonstrated a way to pattern liquid metals via 'injection molding'. Conventional injection molding involves pumping molten polymer into a mold, cooling it, and then removing the solidified part. Here, the same concept can be used, but rather than use temperature to solidify the part, the metal maintains its injected shape due to a thin oxide shell that forms on the...
Liquid Metal Foams That GROW When Watered
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Researchers at NC State and JBNU have demonstrated and studied liquid metal foams that can grow (both in size and mass) while maintaining conductivity. The materials can be printed from a nozzle (direct write printing). The foams form by simply stirring liquid metal. The stirring exposes the metal to oxygen, which results in reactions that create thin "oxide flakes" that get mixed into the liqu...
Liquid Metal Memory (Memristor)
Переглядів 2095 місяців тому
Researchers at NC State University reported a memory device made entirely from soft materials. Commercial memory components found in computers are build from rigid materials. In contrast, the human brain uses soft materials. To create a soft memory device, the researchers created a "memristor", which can switch between two states: resistive and conductive. Those two states correspond to a "1" a...
Patterning of a High Surface Area Liquid Metal-Carbon Composite Film Using Laser Processing
Переглядів 3067 місяців тому
Researchers at NC State have reported a way to pattern high surface area stretchable conductors using a laser to sinter liquid metal particles together. Liquid metals are promising materials for stretchable electronics. Here, the liquid metal is first formed into particles via sonication and then spray cast onto a surface. What makes this work new and interesting is the inclusion of a polymer i...
3D and 4D Printing Metals at Room Temperature using Metallic Gels
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Researchers at NC State University have created a way to print solid metals at room temperature using metallic gels that can be used for 4D printing. Four-dimensional (4D) printing refers to 3D printed structures that change shape with respect to time in response to an external stimulus. To date, 4D printing techniques have focused primarily on electrically insulating materials, such as polymer...
Self-healing E-Textiles
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Researchers at NC State University have reported electronic textiles that can "autonomously heal" when cut. Textiles and fabrics that are electronically conductive are interesting for integrating electronics into a variety of places, such as clothing. Here, the textiles are coated with liquid metal particles, which adhere strongly to the fabric. When pressed with significant force, the particle...
A Soft Gripper with Granular Jamming and Electroadhesive Properties
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Researchers at EPFL, The University of Electro-Communications (Japan), and NC State have created a versatile gripper by combining concepts of granular jamming and electroadhesion. Granular jamming uses a rubber sac with rigid grains (like sand or coffee grounds). When a vacuum is pulled on the sac, the rubber pulls the grains into close contact. This causes the grains to "jam" together and the ...
Acid Removes Oxide from Liquid Metal
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Liquid metals, such as eutectic gallium indium, form a very thin (~3 nm) oxide on its surface. This oxide layer is solid, similar to glass. It forms rapidly and creates a solid shell on the liquid. Acid (1 M HCl) can remove the oxide and causes the metal to "bead up" due to surface tension. The oxide allows the metal to be shaped into non-spherical shapes that are useful for a variety of applic...
Injecting Liquid Metal into Microfluidic Channels
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Liquid metal (here, eutectic gallium indium) can easily be injected into hollow cavities. Examples include hollow fibers, microfluidic channels, 3D printed cavities, etc. In this video, a syringe is placed against the inlet hole of a microfluidic channel and the metal is pushed through the channel, ultimately leaving at at outlet of the channel. Injection is interesting because: 1. Conventional...
Electrochemical Bubble Actuator
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Researchers at NC State have created a soft actuator using bubbles created electrochemically. Soft actuators are of interest for mimicking muscle and for moving robotic components with soft mechanical properties (soft so they can complete complex tasks and interact safely with humans). Normally, these actuators consist of rubber chambers that get inflated like a balloon. The inflation requires ...
Magnetic Levitation for Energy Harvesting Using Superconductors
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Researchers at Huazhong University of Science (led by Bin Su) and Technology and NC State have demonstrated a way to convert mechanical energy into electricity. A magnetic is levitated using superconductors located beneath the magnet. There is also a copper coil beneath the magnet. When the magnet moves (by, for example, impact from an object), it induces a current in the coil. Thus, it convert...
Origami electronics using laser folding
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In a paper titled, "Self-Folding PCB Kirigami: Rapid Prototyping of 3D Electronics via Laser Cutting and Forming", researchers describe the use of a laser to both cut and fold electronics into 3D objects. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.2c01027 Most electronics are fabricated using planar processes. In other words, they are flat. A printed circuit board provides a common example. Yet, most of t...
Tough and stretchable ionogels
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Researchers at NC State University report ionogels with best in class mechanical properties in a paper in Nature Materials titled "Tough and stretchable ionogels via in situ phase separation". www.nature.com/articles/s41563-022-01195-4 Gels are polymer networks swollen with liquid. Gels are common in our daily life. Examples include contact lenses, tofu, and jelly. These gels are swollen with w...
Liquid Metal Magic: Hands free levitation and manipulation
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Liquid Metal Magic: Hands free levitation and manipulation
Energy Harvesting Using Liquid Metals
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Energy Harvesting Using Liquid Metals
Reversible Underwater Adhesion for Soft Robotic Feet Using Liquid Metal
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Reversible Underwater Adhesion for Soft Robotic Feet Using Liquid Metal
3D Printing of Liquid Metal Elastomer Composites (LME)
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3D Printing of Liquid Metal Elastomer Composites (LME)
Dynamic Control of Reflective/Diffusive Optical Surfaces on Liquid Metal
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Dynamic Control of Reflective/Diffusive Optical Surfaces on Liquid Metal
Liquid Metal Motor
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Liquid Metal Motor
Jumping Liquid Metal Droplets
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Jumping Liquid Metal Droplets
Liquid Metal Streams the Size of a Hair: Overcoming Rayleigh Plateau Instabilities
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Liquid Metal Streams the Size of a Hair: Overcoming Rayleigh Plateau Instabilities
Directed Assembly of Liquid Metal-Elastomer Conductors for Stretchable and Self‐Healing Electronics
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Directed Assembly of Liquid Metal-Elastomer Conductors for Stretchable and Self‐Healing Electronics
Soft Luminescence Optical Filter
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Soft Luminescence Optical Filter
Materials tactile logic via innervated soft thermochromic elastomers
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Materials tactile logic via innervated soft thermochromic elastomers
Shrink Films Get a Grip: Strong Thermoplastic Grippers
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Shrink Films Get a Grip: Strong Thermoplastic Grippers
Tough Fibers that Dissipate Energy One Break at a Time
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Tough Fibers that Dissipate Energy One Break at a Time
Voltage-driven Liquid Metal Fractals
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Voltage-driven Liquid Metal Fractals
Hands-free vacuum filling of complex microchannels with liquid metal
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Hands-free vacuum filling of complex microchannels with liquid metal

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @bashkillszombies
    @bashkillszombies Місяць тому

    Continuous electro wetting sounds like a dog electro shock collar used to discipline kids who wet the bed! D:

  • @user-gb8jp8ew6z
    @user-gb8jp8ew6z Місяць тому

    I guess it is not because it acts simply as a ressistor.

  • @FrankBurnham
    @FrankBurnham Місяць тому

    So, could we turn a turbine with the liquid and spin a wheel?

  • @simeonbetteridge5223
    @simeonbetteridge5223 Місяць тому

    Nice. Thanks for the info.

  • @TOMMYLIVSEY-in1du
    @TOMMYLIVSEY-in1du Місяць тому

    Hell yeah that’s is cool beans

  • @Toad_Burger
    @Toad_Burger Місяць тому

    Beside looking awesome, what are some use cases for the metal liquid transfer/grabbing? It's fascinating.

    • @Nico_Nico_Oh_No
      @Nico_Nico_Oh_No Місяць тому

      really cool slow acting switches. Immediate use I see is in something that might get temporary jumps in the voltage because of circuit instability but you absolutely must be sure it only triggers intentionally if there's current for a long time.

  • @user-pg9bk6jo4d
    @user-pg9bk6jo4d Місяць тому

    Powerpoint getting better lol

  • @maxinfly
    @maxinfly Місяць тому

    T-1000 The beginning

    • @simeonbetteridge5223
      @simeonbetteridge5223 Місяць тому

      Is this a precursor of a future or some slop fed to us underlings to keep us dumb and backward, because, they already walk among us... JCona

  • @niculuca4798
    @niculuca4798 2 місяці тому

    O No purpouse engine

  • @Qeswara
    @Qeswara 2 місяці тому

    If it is mercury, it is a dangerous poison !!

  • @anadrollecter7102
    @anadrollecter7102 2 місяці тому

    I love your videos Michael. Please keep uploading!

  • @Olivia-jk2iy
    @Olivia-jk2iy 5 місяців тому

    this is so cool. what would be some use cases?

  • @user-ys1gb3fc6x
    @user-ys1gb3fc6x 10 місяців тому

    Awesome 🎉

  • @CuervoBlack07
    @CuervoBlack07 10 місяців тому

    A missed opportunity that they didn't name it Omni-Gel, like from Mass Effect.

  • @wirehyperspace
    @wirehyperspace Рік тому

    it's so beautiful. / space program🦨

  • @nirodha7028
    @nirodha7028 Рік тому

    Nice! Does the oxidization cause the metal droplet to slowly lose volume over the course of time or is this an indefinitely repeatable proces?

  • @LawrenceKincheloe
    @LawrenceKincheloe Рік тому

    Interesting one shot actuation, but doesn't look reversible. Also, the conductor doesn't need to be gallium, it could be any conductive material, since the operation is electrolysis splitting of water in the hydrogel. Technically any oxygen scavenging material near the positive electrode would result in the same effect.

  • @srirams3275
    @srirams3275 Рік тому

    In that Bubble. what consistency was there inside the bubble Metallic Oxide or Metallic electro gas or Hydrogen what gas it is?

  • @jackthehacker05
    @jackthehacker05 Рік тому

    Very cool!

  • @filigenzilab9613
    @filigenzilab9613 Рік тому

    Is it possible that the hydrogel expands when an electric current is placed through it?

  • @LambareNg
    @LambareNg Рік тому

    Very interesting

  • @AdityaMehendale
    @AdityaMehendale Рік тому

    Wouldn't the same happen if you bounced a marble off a woofer? ..and you don't even need liquid nitrogen. Sure, a superconductor can be 'charged' to perhaps three to ten tesla instead of a subwoofer's 1.2 or 1.3; but still..

  • @VeillonShawn
    @VeillonShawn 2 роки тому

    we curse dr scott stanley for the music. UGH

  • @joeyhicks7738
    @joeyhicks7738 2 роки тому

    Love it, it’s different. Do not get left behind - Promo>SM!!!

  • @daveluxton8317
    @daveluxton8317 2 роки тому

    As a material scientist I am always fascinated with these discoveries. Can this ionogel be made DIY ? (if you have the PAA and PAAm). I am guessing the ionic liquid is a common salt solution. So many applications for this material. Great work!

  • @paulneilson6117
    @paulneilson6117 2 роки тому

    Nice one.

  • @Da-Sheek
    @Da-Sheek 2 роки тому

    I could see electric vehicles having this installed in the shock suspension system. Every little bump or vibration will send some charge back to the battery extending the total distance it can travel.

    • @Gentledutchman
      @Gentledutchman 2 роки тому

      One could do that with coils ... no?

    • @Da-Sheek
      @Da-Sheek 2 роки тому

      @@Gentledutchman That is the train of thought before any new technology is made. Nobody thought wireless charging was possible until a few years ago, same goes for everything else. Its better to be optimistic for future tech.

  • @marcoslaf
    @marcoslaf 2 роки тому

    this is amazing

  • @Gerdaldfighterkid
    @Gerdaldfighterkid 2 роки тому

    genius

  • @martin096
    @martin096 2 роки тому

    Each house should have these stretched across the road so as veichle passes it charges a battery in their home.

    • @bjondersson
      @bjondersson 2 роки тому

      Then you are just inefficiently converting (stealing) the cars’ energy to the household battery.

    • @martin096
      @martin096 2 роки тому

      @@bjondersson Wouldn't the car battery be losing energy if being driven any way? If driving over a small cable which doesn't need the person to slow down, I don't see how that would effect the car battery capacity. I'm no expert I'm just curious and would love to understand these things better. BTW have you seen those new cars which are able to self charge gaining a 150 mile range a week on sunny days. Pretty damn incredible 😮

    • @bjondersson
      @bjondersson 2 роки тому

      @@martin096So where are you suggesting the energy comes from? If you have a small cable that doesn’t seemingly effect the cars speed, then the energy harvested is minimal and probably useless in practice. Better to just put solar cells on the house roof.

    • @martin096
      @martin096 2 роки тому

      @@bjondersson Say for example then someone charged their car from the grid and they need to get from A to B. They will use electric in their vehicle to do that journey any way. Along the way that person drives over a bunch of small cables not really affecting their driving experience which charges up the battery of each home it passes by. The person in the car is happy because they've reached their destination without any problems and the home owners are happy because cars throughout the day have been driving over their cables and charging their battery to use during the evening. We live in a very busy city and get hundreds of cars pass throughout the day, I would love to test that. I suppose it all depends on how much energy you get from cars as they pass by. We are considering solar panels in the next couple years

    • @bjondersson
      @bjondersson 2 роки тому

      @@martin096 Energy does not appear from nowhere. You are literally transferring energy from the car to the cables on the road. Your thinking goes wrong when you think that the energy lost from the car is insignificant. You are then transferring an even less insignificant amount of energy to the cable, maybe 10% of that, or less, (rest will be heat). Then you assume that a lot of cars will add up to a significant amount of energy for the harvester. Think about it this way (I'm using imaginary numbers, just as an example): Assume all cars charge at the same charging station. Say that each car charges 10 kWh. A thousand cars will charge 10 000 kWh. That extra bump in the road from the cable will cause friction that makes each car loose 1 mWh. The thousand cars will drive over and cumulatively loose 1 Wh. Out of that you will harvest 0,1 Wh (100 mW). So now you have a system with which a thousand cars have transferred 0,1 Wh to your house from the charging station at the cost of 1 Wh paid by the drivers. For this you have to build a complex harvesting system that will have tear and high maintenance costs. It would be much cheaper and more efficient to just pull that energy directly from the electricity grid than by delivering it by car. Even if you ignore the fact that other drivers are paying your electricity, the maintenance costs would not warrant it. If you still don't get why this is not practical, have a friend in engineering or science explain it to you. I won't try to convince or explain any further.

  • @brandonwood8971
    @brandonwood8971 2 роки тому

    I wonder if they emptied a fish farm net then filled it up with these and launched a sea dragon out of it how much energy it would re-capture from all that pressure and movement the from the sea dragon launching in water filled with these

  • @peterlang777
    @peterlang777 2 роки тому

    liquid metal gallium earth batteries using galfenol nanoparticles

  • @peterlang777
    @peterlang777 2 роки тому

    I have been working on liquid metal earth batteries using gallium liquid metal since 2017. ones that can make energy from the microscopic (brownian) motion of water as well as macroscopic movements. this work is VERY similar!

    • @Gerdaldfighterkid
      @Gerdaldfighterkid 2 роки тому

      individual units? or would it be a large object scaled up

    • @peterlang777
      @peterlang777 2 роки тому

      @@Gerdaldfighterkid ultimately they would be in arrays like the spherical HS-TENG units.

    • @Gentledutchman
      @Gentledutchman 2 роки тому

      What, what ...??? Do tell !!! Any demonstrations? A UA-cam channel? More info please. Pretty please ...?

    • @peterlang777
      @peterlang777 2 роки тому

      @@Gentledutchman ua-cam.com/users/peterlang777

  • @jiayiyang8599
    @jiayiyang8599 2 роки тому

    Great work!

    • @peterlang777
      @peterlang777 2 роки тому

      if you add galfenol nanoparticles to that gallim liquid metal it will be able to convert brownian motion of water not just macroscopic movement. I know because I have worked on this tech since 2017

    • @peterlang777
      @peterlang777 2 роки тому

      galfenol is a highly magnetostrictive alloy of iron and gallium developed by the USAF. it is triboelectric and ideal for addition to liquid metal energy harvesters

  • @alexanderwilliam9073
    @alexanderwilliam9073 3 роки тому

    Hi Prof. Michael Dickey, I have a question. How you manage to guide numerous students in your group? I went to ncsu website and your profile is interesting and make me wanna know how you handle it. I'm really curious, hope you can asnwer the question. TQ

  • @Masmix666
    @Masmix666 3 роки тому

    0:24 school-teens.online