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February 5, 2026Advanced Functional Materials4 citationsOpen Access

Nanolayer‐Encapsulated Stretchable Liquid‐Metal Sheets for Thermal Management

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DKDaisuke KuseYKYudai KanekoRFRyohei Fujita

Key Points

  • To develop a stretchable, thermally conductive liquid-metal sheet that integrates high thermal conductivity with flexibility and stability.
  • Created a biphasic liquid-metal sheet using copper particles in gallium-based liquid metal.
  • Encapsulated the liquid-metal sheet between nanoscale elastomer layers.
  • Evaluated thermal conductivities and mechanical properties under tensile strain.
  • Achieved in-plane thermal conductivity of 40.4 W m−1 K−1 and through-plane conductivity of 16.7 W m−1 K−1.
  • The material maintained 96% thermal conductivity under 100% tensile strain.
  • Demonstrated strong adhesion to various substrates without the need for adhesives.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Efficient thermal management in stretchable electronics demands materials that seamlessly integrate high thermal conductivity, mechanical flexibility, and reliable interface stability. This paper presents a stretchable, thermally conductive, biphasic, liquid‐metal sheet (LM sheet)—formed by dispersing copper particles in gallium‐based liquid metal—encapsulated between nanoscale styrene–butadiene–styrene elastomer layers. This trilayer architecture establishes continuous thermal‐conduction pathways while providing excellent electrical insulation and corrosion resistance. The LM sheet achieves impressive in‐plane and through‐plane thermal conductivities (40.4 and 16.7 W m −1 K −1 , respectively), with an elongation at break >200%. Notably, it retains 96% of its thermal conductivity even under 100% tensile strain. It adheres strongly to various substrates without adhesives, excellently spreading heat in flexible heaters and stretchable LED devices under both static and stretched conditions. This paper presents a compelling strategy for developing next‐generation thermal‐interface materials for deformable and skin‐integrated electronic systems.

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Kuse et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698434dff1d9ada3c1fb37c3https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202527281
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