journal article·2026-07-22

Liquid Metal–Enabled Island Architecture for Mechanically Robust Conductive Yarns

Juan Li, Xiaoying Huo, Xuejing Hong, Jiaxin Wang, Pan Liu, Jinfeng Yang, Yutian Li, Hong Liu, Mingwei Tian

Advanced Engineering Materials· Volume 28· Issue 14
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Abstract

Producing high‐conductive liquid metal (LM) yarns is highly desirable for next‐generation flexible electronics, yet it remains a daunting challenge due to the large surface tension and high density of LM droplets. Here, a 'bridging‐island' strategy was proposed, where carbon black serves as conductive bridges linking dispersed LM particles. Electrical conductivity was markedly improved (8.5 × 10 3 S m −1 ). The conductive cotton yarns exhibited low‐voltage electrothermal heating capability (40°C at 0.6 V), along with stable electrical performance. The conductive yarns were integrated into textiles to fabricate all‐fabric smart textiles, demonstrating potential for thermal management and serving as intelligent platforms for real‐time electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring and analysis.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies · Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity

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Affiliations

College of Textile and Clothing Qingdao University Qingdao China

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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