Issue 28/2014 - The era of liquid metal is on the horizon

The era of liquid metal is on the horizon

British Aerospace Systems is reportedly developing self-healing aircraft
.
The nanomaterials used in the fighter can immediately repair the damage
it has suffered as a result of combat.

In August 2013, the so-called real version of the "terminator" - "self-healing thermosetting elastomer" attracted the attention of the world
.
Developed by Spanish scientists, the polymer is the world's first polymer
that can spontaneously rebuild and repair itself.
Moreover, the polymer remains strong
after self-repair.
It is worth mentioning that the developers have successfully reduced the development cost of the product, the polymerization starting material used is inexpensive, and the development process is relatively simple
.
According to the report, the practical value of the real version of the "Terminator" in industrial systems cannot be ignored, and one of the most practical applications is to significantly extend the service life of cars, houses, biomaterials and electrical components, which can save consumers a lot of money
.

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States have found that damaged metals also have the potential to repair
themselves over a large area.
Under the influence of mechanics and other external conditions, both elemental metals and alloys can repair
themselves.
This scientific research invention can be used to develop more new materials for industrial and military applications, so that the "regeneration" function of metals can benefit mankind
.
In addition to metal's ability to heal itself quickly, its ability to heal damaged nerve tissue is also beginning to attract attention
.
Studies have said that metal can maintain the normal temperature of the human body in the body, and liquid metal can be used in medical surgery
.
This innovative technology may be used to repair human neural tissue
in the future.

The liquid metal technology was first known to everyone that Apple used it as a card pin, and its high hardness, corrosion resistance, high wear resistance and other properties far exceeded ordinary metals
.
HTC, Samsung, Nokia and other companies have also laid out liquid metal applications, and some terminals of domestic personalized OPPO, Vivo, Huawei and other companies have used liquid metal SIM card trays
.

Some analysts said that with the increasing maturity of the process, liquid metal is expected to be applied in batch applications in intelligent terminal frames and backplanes, and the liquid metal era is about to emerge
.
(Jiang Tao)