Application of Laser Technology in Synthesis and Manufacturing of Micro/Nano-Structured Materials and Components

Dear Colleagues,

Recent advancements in the application of laser technology to synthesise and manufacture micro/nano-structured materials have opened new perspectives in the realm of material science and engineering. The capability to tailor material properties and features down to the nanoscale, either exploiting laser radiation in the synthesis process or in subsequent laser-induced modifications, offers an invaluable tool for many cutting-edge applications in areas such as semiconductor industries, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), bio-inspired materials and nanomedicine, conservation science, green catalysis, solar energy and nuclear technologies, etc.

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for theoretical and experimental research papers exploring the following areas:

1. Laser-based deposition techniques, including pulsed laser deposition (PLD), pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL), matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE), laser metal deposition (LMD), laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT), and laser-assisted chemical vapor deposition (LCVD).
2. Laser-based additive manufacturing and multi-photon lithography, and their role in producing micro- and nano-structures and components with complex geometries.
3. Laser-induced modifications, laser processing and laser machining at the micro- and nano-scale, including laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS), laser nano-patterning, laser writing, and precision laser cleaning.
4. Interaction of laser radiation with sub-wavelength nanostructures, nano-optics and nano-plasmonics and their applications to material synthesis and component manufacturing.
5. Recent developments in laser sources, such as ultrafast lasers, and their role in achieving high spatial resolution and the precise control of material properties.
6. Computer modelling and simulation to predict and optimize laser-based synthesis and manufacturing processes at the sub-millimetre scale.
7. Developments in testing and quality control methods specific to laser-based micro/nano-manufacturing.

We invite researchers and experts in these areas to contribute to this Special Issue by submitting their research papers. In the process, we hope to foster knowledge exchange and further enhance our understanding of the transformative potential of laser technology in micro/nano-manufacturing.

For any inquiries or to submit your contributions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to publishing your valuable contributions to this exciting research field.

Dr. Alessandro Maffini
Guest Editor

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• laser-based deposition
• laser-assisted manufacturing
• laser processing & machining
• micro/nano-structured materials