Micro/Nano-Machining of Functional Structures and Surfaces

Dear Colleagues,

Advanced micro/nano-, cutting/laser-based micromachining technologies, such as the micromachining of complex parts and geometric structures and features as well as the structuring and texturing of functional, optical, and tooling surfaces, are key technologies for adding new and/or enhancing existing values of functional parts and products. These technologies exhibit significant advantages over conventional processes in terms of the process reconfigurability, accuracy, precision, surface quality, versatility, processing time and cost, as well as minimal environmental impact. In addition, micro/nano-micromachining technologies can be seamlessly integrated with novel material-additive processes and systems for surface form and topography enhancement and functionalization. 

The aim of this Special Issue is to cover advanced developments in micro/nano-, cutting/laser-based micromachining technologies towards system and part design, process and performance modelling, microfabrication, and performance evaluation of the micromachining process and/or functional surfaces and their precision, accuracy, quality, and efficiency improvement for a wide range of applications related (but not limited) to the control of wettability, friction, optical appearance, light guiding, corrosion, hydro- and aero-dynamics, and biofouling resistance. We invite full research papers, comprehensive reviews and communications covering related topics included in the keywords below. We would like to synergize the up-to-date innovative research from world-class investigators and leading experts in the field.

• Cutting-based micro/nano-machining, including single-point cutting, milling, vibration-assisted cutting, fast/slow tool servo and other advanced technologies for microfabrication, structuring, texturing, polishing, etc.
• Laser-based micro/nano-machining including ablation, remelting, microcladding and other advanced technologies for structuring, texturing, polishing, remelting, alloying, etc.
• Functional surfaces and micro/nano-structures for enhanced wettability, friction, hydro/aero-dynamics, light guiding, optical holography, self-cleaning, drag, biofouling resistance, solar light trapping, boiling, water condensation, adhesion, alumophobicity, etc.
• High-quality tooling surfaces.

Dr. Evgueni Bordatchev
Guest Editor

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