Laser Processing of Polymeric Materials
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Processing and Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: laser processing; laser direct writing; two-photon lithography; tissue engineering; scaffolds; micro-optics; diffractive optics; polymers
2. Faculty of Applied Sciences, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, RO-060042 Bucharest, Romania
Interests: laser processing; laser direct writing; two-photon lithography; tissue engineering; scaffolds; micro-optics; diffractive optics; polymers
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Dear Colleagues,
Laser processing offers exceptional precision and versatility, enabling manufacturers to work with a wide range of materials at sub-micrometer accuracy. It minimizes mechanical stress, reduces heat-affected zones, lowers material waste, and enhances the overall quality of processed products, all while providing relatively low costs, high speed, and excellent reproducibility.
For polymers in particular, laser processing is particularly effective for complex shapes, microstructures, delicate or thin components that are challenging to handle using traditional methods. The finely controllable energy input reduces thermal damage, prevents mechanical stress or deformation, and lowers the risk of cracks, melting, or discoloration.
Topics include, but are not limited to the following:
- Laser-based processing methods and techniques;
- Laser micro- and nanomachining of polymers and polymer-based composites;
- Lithography and 3D printing (such as mask and maskless lithography, stereolithography, and others);
- Laser direct writing via two-photon polymerization;
- Laser-induced forward transfer;
- Thin film deposition techniques (such as pulsed laser deposition, matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation, and others).
- Applications of laser processing of polymer-based materials;
- Scaffolds for tissue engineering;
- Biotechnology and biomedical applications;
- Fabrication of micro-optical components and devices;
- Polymer-based material synthesis;
- 3D printing;
- Advanced sensors for various applications such as humidity and health monitoring;
- Micro- and nanoscale functionalization such as super-hydrophobicity and self-healing.
We invite contributions in the form of research articles, short communications, and review papers that advance the understanding and application of laser processing of polymeric materials, from novel methodologies to practical implementations.
Dr. Bogdan Calin
Dr. Irina Paun
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- laser processing
- polymers
- lithography
- laser direct writing
- 3D printing
- micro- and nanopatterning
- polymer composites
- polymer thin films
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