"Revolutionary Liquid Metal Coating Transforms Ordinary Objects into Smart Devices"

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Scientists at Tsinghua University have developed a liquid metal coating that can transform ordinary paper into self-adhesive gadgets capable of conducting heat and electricity. The researchers successfully formulated a liquid alloy and applied it to paper using a stamping technique, eliminating the need for adhesives. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for creating lightweight, flexible smart objects and soft robots that can operate autonomously in various environments.
- Scientists reveal liquid metal coating that gives paper a mind of its own Interesting Engineering
- Semiconducting nanomaterial has promise for Internet of Things, wearables South China Morning Post
- Liquid metal could turn everyday things like paper into smart objects Ars Technica
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