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. 2013 Sep 25;25(36):5081-5.
doi: 10.1002/adma.201301400. Epub 2013 Jul 4.

3D printing of free standing liquid metal microstructures

Collin Ladd  1 , Ju-Hee So, John Muth, Michael D Dickey
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3D printing of free standing liquid metal microstructures

Collin Ladd et al. Adv Mater. .

Abstract

This paper describes a method to direct-write 3D liquid metal microcomponents at room temperature. The thin oxide layer on the surface of the metal allows the formation of mechanically stable structures strong enough to stand against gravity and the large surface tension of the liquid. The method is capable of printing wires, arrays of spheres, arches, and interconnects.

Keywords: 3D printing; direct-write; egain; liquid metal; stretchable electronics.

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