The effect has been widely studied, but until now there was no way to make stable undercooled metal particles in a readily usable form. “They’re almost like water balloons of liquid metal ...

The effect is due to static electricity ... However, because metal is an electrical conductor, when you rub the balloon against metal the extra electrons in the balloon quickly leave the balloon ...

New research shows the use of drug-coated balloons is an optimal approach compared to bare metal stents in treating femoropopliteal lesions. New research published in the Journal of the American ...