Research Article demonstrates the use of liquid metals to reinforce soft composites, suggesting advancements in material durability.
Anisotropic and Tough Soft Matter Composites In their Research Article (DOI: 10.1002/adma.72447), Michael D. Bartlett, Eric J. Markvicka, and co-workers introduce soft composites where liquid metal droplets act as reinforcements for anisotropic and tough mechanical response. By shaping and orienting droplets within elastomers, the materials program stiffness and steer cracks along designed paths, enabling soft circuits that remain functional even after catastrophic fracture.
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