Laser-Enhanced Wettability Control: Superhydrophilic and Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Dear Colleagues,

Recent advancements in laser surface modification have demonstrated significant potential in controlling superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic properties on material surfaces. This technique allows precise control over the micro- and nanoscale structures of surfaces, endowing metallic materials with unique characteristics such as antifouling, anti-icing, corrosion resistance, and antibacterial properties. These advancements can be broadly applied across various fields, including aerospace, medical devices, the automotive industry, and architecture. The combination of laser surface modification with strategic material selection and surface morphology design provides new possibilities for achieving high levels of performance under specific environmental conditions.

This Special Issue aims to explore the latest research progress, mechanistic studies, and practical applications of superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic laser surface modification technologies. We welcome researchers in the field to submit high-quality original research papers, reviews, and technical reports that showcase the development trends of laser-modified surfaces with superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic properties for various applications.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Preparation and mechanistic studies of superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic surfaces using laser modification techniques.
• Durability, antifouling, and corrosion resistance of laser-modified surfaces.
• Applications of laser surface modification in anti-icing, antifouling, and antibacterial fields.
• Design and optimization of multi-scale structural control in laser surface modification.
• Performance testing and evaluation methods for superhydrophilic and superhydrophobic surfaces under different environments.
• Computer modeling and simulation to predict the lifetime and reliability of laser-modified surfaces.

Dr. Yan Wang
Dr. Jingnan Zhao
Guest Editors

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