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Figure 3. Preparation of nano-LMs. (A) Schematic diagram of LMNPs prepared by ultrasound; (B) Influencing factors of ultrasonic preparation of LMNPs. (i) Changes in size distribution of LMNPs with time; (ii) Surface properties of LMNPs in different solvents; (iii) Surfactants affect the particle size distribution of LMNPs; (iv) Surfactants improve stability of LMNPs solutions; (C) Schematic diagram of the preparation of nano-LMs by shearing; (D) Factors affecting shear preparation of LMNPs. (i) Surfactants affect the particle size distribution of LMNPs; (ii) Temperature-induced changes in the composition of LMNPs[144]. LMs: Liquid metals; LMNPs: LM nanoparticles.