Programmable Continuous Electrowetting of Liquid Metal for Reconfigurable Electronics.

ABSTRACT: Dynamic manipulation of the shape and position of liquid metal (LM), a conductive and deformable conductor, presents new opportunities for reconfigurable electronics, fluidic logic, and soft-actuation systems. This study combines continuous electrowetting (CEW) with electrochemical modulation of the interface of LM in electrolyte to achieve tunable and directional LM manipulation in 2D spaces. A key finding is that under a fixed external electric field, the LM moves in a direction that depends on its electrochemical potential. The LM potential is controlled using a substrate featuring patterns of laser-induced graphene (LIG) since it is non-wetting to LM and electrically conductive. This strategy enables a range of functionalities, including "valves" for on-demand LM control, LM droplet so

SUBMITTER: Babatain W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12783986 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature