Fig. 3: The role of the finite-gel networks in stabilizing the agar@LM inks.
From: A general finite-gel strategy for highly concentrated liquid metal inks
a A simulation experiment to illustrate the good stabilizing effect of the finite-gel networks. Scale bar, 3 mm. b The modulus of the pure agar inks and the PVP dispersions as a function of shear strain. c The modulus of the agar@LM inks as a function of temperature. d Schematic illustration of the finite-gel networks disruption and LM settlement with the temperature increases. The blue line represents agar. The gray ball represents LM droplets. e The TEM and (f, g) the EDS of the agar@LM inks. h T2 distribution of water in the agar@LM inks and the PVP@LM inks. The blue line represents agar, the gray line represents PVP. i XDLVO theory diagram of the agar@LM inks. The blue line represents agar. The gray ball represents LM droplets. Source data are provided as a Source Data file.
