Adding a liquid metal to a silicone elastomer can create a rubbery heatsink, which has been nicknamed ‘thubber’. The important characteristics are: <100kPa stiffness 9.8W/mK conductivity 6x extension capability electrical insulation “Our combination of high thermal conductivity and elasticity is especially critical for rapid heat dissipation in applications such as wearable computing and soft robotics, ...
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from Electronics Weekly http://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/research-news/liquid-metal-turns-elastomer-heatsink-2017-02/
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