Extended Data Fig. 6: Schematics for the fabrication process of the Scavenging SVS.
From: Hermetic stretchable seals enabled by a viscoplastic surface effect
(1) A hollowed-out mask was attached to the bottom of the SVS to cover its four edges. (2) Molecular sieve particles were spread onto the exposed central region. (3) The particles were then compressed to embed them into the SVS. (4) The mask was removed. (5) A glycerol/Ectoin droplet was placed in the center. (6) Another SVS film—with molecular sieves embedded in its central region—was used to sandwich the glycerol/Ectoin droplet, and a slender exhaust tube was positioned along the edge of the SVS to facilitate air exhaustion. (7) During the sandwiching process, air was slowly exhausted by gently pressing the edges of the two SVS films with fingers. (8) The exhaust tube was removed, and the remaining region was sealed via hot pressing.
