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Liquid metals: fundamentals and applications in chemistry
T Daeneke1, K Khoshmanesh1, N Mahmood1
1School of Engineering, RMIT University, 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne, Australia. Torben.Daeneke@RMIT.edu.au Kourosh.Kalantar@RMIT.edu.au.
Chemical Society Reviews
|April 4, 2018
Summary
Liquid metals, with their unique dual metallic and liquid properties, offer versatile applications in synthesis and technology. This review explores their fundamentals, chemistry, and future potential in diverse scientific fields.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Physical Chemistry
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Post-transition metals and zinc-group alloys exhibit unique metallic and liquid properties.
- Low melting points (room temperature to 300 °C) make their liquid state practically accessible.
- Despite potential, liquid metals remain under-explored by the research community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of liquid metal research fundamentals.
- To discuss synthesis, surface functionalization, and chemistry of liquid metals.
- To highlight future research directions and applications of liquid metals.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of liquid metal properties and applications.
- Exploration of synthesis and surface functionalization techniques.
- Analysis of liquid metal-enabled chemical processes.
Main Results:
- Liquid metals possess unique characteristics due to their simultaneous metallic and liquid nature.
- They enable advanced material synthesis, catalysis, microfluidics, flexible electronics, and drug delivery.
- Significant potential exists for further investigation and novel applications.
Conclusions:
- Liquid metals represent an emerging class of materials with broad applicability.
- Further research into their fundamental properties and applications is warranted.
- Liquid metals are poised to drive innovation across multiple scientific disciplines.
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