A plant-stabilized and self-initiated liquid metal hydrogel for high-performance multifunctional sensing and infrared camouflage

Key Points

• The central aim is to achieve stable dispersion of liquid metal in hydrogels for multifunctional sensor applications.
• Developed a green one-pot synthesis method for eutectic gallium-indium hydrogels.
• Assessed sensor performance in various environments.
• Conducted stability tests of the liquid metal dispersion.
• The synthesized hydrogel showed excellent stability of liquid metal for prolonged periods.
• Demonstrated high performance in sensing applications under different conditions.
• Achieved effective infrared camouflage capabilities.