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Biomedical devices

Liquid metal disintegrates implanted medical devices on demand

06 Jan 2023
Liquid metal embrittlement
Liquid metal embrittlement Medical devices made from aluminium can be disintegrated within the body by exposing them to eutectic gallium indium, a liquid metal that seeps into the boundaries between the grains of the metal. (Courtesy: MIT/the researchers)
Liquid metals are used in everything from thermostats and barometers to wearable devices.  Scientis

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