Laser-Assisted Fabrication of Functional Micro- and Nanomaterials

Dear Colleagues,

Laser-assisted technologies are revolutionizing the fabrication of functional micro- and nanomaterials, enabling precise control over their structure, composition, and properties at multiple scales. Recent advances in ultrafast lasers, beam shaping, and process monitoring have greatly expanded the range of materials and functionalities that can be achieved through laser-based synthesis, modification, and patterning.

In this Special Issue, we aim to present the latest progress in laser-assisted fabrication methods, including additive and subtractive processing, laser ablation and melting, two-photon polymerization, laser-induced forward transfer, laser reduction, and nano-/microparticle generation. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how laser parameters influence morphology, crystallinity, and interfacial phenomena, as well as how these features determine material functionality. Topics of interest cover applications in electronics, photonics, energy conversion and storage, catalysis, sensing, and biomedical systems. Contributions addressing process scalability, reproducibility, sustainability, and integration with additive manufacturing or micro-/nanofabrication technologies are particularly encouraged.

I warmly invite you to contribute your original research papers and review articles to this Special Issue.

Dr. Żaneta Świątkowska-Warkocka
Guest Editor

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