An optical film integrating microlens array (MLAs) and 3D micro-graphics is an important way to achieve the naked-eye 3D display effect. The 3D micro-graphics is traditionally generated by the micro-nano imprint technology based on precision engravin...
In this work, we investigated the influence of MoS2 functioning as an electron transport layer (ETL) on the inverted flexible organic photovoltaics (FOPVs). Three ETLs, including MoS2, lithium quinolate (Liq), and a MoS2/Liq bilayer, were evaporated...
Icing on aircraft surfaces during operation poses a threat to flight safety. As a passive anti-icing technology, hydrophobic microstructure can achieve long-term anti-icing. In this work, a composite process combining hot-embossing of PVD-coated punc...
We propose a facile method to produce micro/nano hierarchical surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) active substrates using simple steps and inexpensive costs. The proposed SERS substrate is a silicon pyramid array covered by a nanostructured gold...
Fabrication of polymer composite fibers embedding ultra-long micro/nanowires via an iterative melt co-drawing and bundling technique is reported in this study. The poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) porous array templates were prepared with section-cut...
Plasmonic materials have been extensively explored for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) due to their high tunability and excellent localized electric field enhancement. Most research for now has focused on noble metals, with limited investiga...
In this paper, two experimental procedures are reported, namely electro-deposition in the ultrathin liquid layer and chemical micro-etching. Firstly, a large area quasi-two-dimensional periodic membrane with adjustable density is deposited on a Si su...
A cobalt oxide (Co3O4)-decorated silicon carbide (SiC) nano-tree array (denoted as Co3O4/SiC NTA) electrode is synthesized, and it is investigated for use in micro-supercapacitor applications. Firstly, the well-standing SiC nanowires (NWs) are prepar...
Micro and nano interdigitated electrode array (µ/n-IDEA) configurations are prominent working electrodes in the fabrication of electrochemical sensors/biosensors, as their design benefits sensor achievement. This paper reviews µ/n-IDEA as...
Polymer shrinkage in nano-imprint lithography (NIL) is one of the critical issues that must be considered in order to produce a quality product. Especially, this condition should be considered during the manufacture of optical elements, because micro...
Micro lens-on-lens array (MLLA) is a novel 3D structure with unique optical properties that cannot be fabricated accurately and quickly by existing processing methods. In this paper, a new fabricating method of MLLAs with two focal lengths is propose...
Brain ischemia is a severe condition caused by reduced cerebral blood flow, leading to the disruption of ion gradients in brain tissue. This imbalance triggers spreading depolarizations, which are waves of neuronal and glial depolarization propagatin...
In order to optimize the preparation process of microlens arrays, improve preparation efficiency, and reduce preparation costs, 248 nm KrF excimer laser direct writing is combined with a motion mask to prepare microlens arrays on PMMA substrates. Fir...
Nanoneedle arrays provide a promising interface for intracellular delivery, yet scalable control of array geometry and membrane penetration mechanics remains insufficiently understood. Here, we developed a rapid and scalable strategy for fabricating...
Recently, ultrafast laser direct writing has become an effective method for preparing flexible films with micro-nano structures. However, effective control of laser parameters to obtain acceptable micro-nano structures and the effect of micro-nano st...
GH4169 alloy, a nickel-based superalloy known for its excellent high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, mechanical properties, and high-temperature tribological properties, is widely used in industrial applications, such as in gas turbines...
The optical filter based on the micro–nano structure on the material surface is an important optical device, which is widely used in many fields. The filter is fabricated on the substrate with different shapes and sizes of micro–nano arra...
Various effects caused by surface plasmons including enhanced electromagnetic field, local heating, and excited electrons/holes can not only redistribute the electromagnetic field in the time domain and space but also redistribute the excited carrier...
High-definition near-eye display technology has extremely close sight distance, placing a higher demand on the size, performance, and array of light-emitting pixel devices. Based on the excellent photoelectric performance of metal halide perovskite m...
The detection and analysis of cancer cell exosomes with high sensitivity and precision are pivotal for the early diagnosis and treatment strategies of prostate cancer. To this end, a microfluidic chip, equipped with a cactus-like array substrate (CAS...
Ultrasonic particle manipulation technique is a non-contact label-free method for manipulating micro- and nano-scale particles using ultrasound, which has obvious advantages over traditional optical, magnetic, and electrical micro-manipulation techni...
Cost-effective pharmaceutical drug discovery depends on increasing assay throughput while reducing reagent needs. To this end, we are developing an ultrasensitive, fluorescence-based platform that incorporates a nano/micro-fluidic chip with an array...
Broadband antireflective surface technology constitutes a crucial technique in optoelectronic devices, playing a key role in reducing optical losses. Ultrafast laser processing provides a flexible route for fabricating micro-nano structures on metall...
During the past decades, there have been leaps in the development of micro/nano retinal implant technologies, which is one of the emerging applications in neural interfaces to restore vision. However, higher feedthroughs within a limited space are ne...
Superhydrophobic surfaces are typically achieved through the synergistic integration of appropriate nanostructures and low-surface-energy chemical compositions. This study presents a novel and facile method for constructing a superhydrophobic hierarc...
The fast and precise direct-printing of micro three-dimensional (3D) structures is the important development trend for micro/nano fabrication technique. A novel method with probe arrays was built up to realize the controllable deposition of 3D electr...
PV systems are a popular energy resource, prevalent worldwide; however, shade faults manifested in PV systems limit its power conversion efficiency. The occurrence of multiple power peaks and their location are highly uncertain in PV systems; this ne...
In this paper, we present a method based on the conjugate image principle and micro-nano optics to detect tilt aberrations of a phased fiber laser array system. A co-aperture optics system was adapted to detect the tilt aberrations of a seven-element...
Since the shape memory effect (SME) has been confirmed in micron and submicron sized polyurethane (PU) shape memory polymer (SMP), it might be used in novel micro/nano devices even for surgery/operation inside a single cell. In this study, micron siz...
A moisture sensor has been reported that detects invisibly small water droplets and distinguishes their particle size with high accuracy and high speed. This sensor uses narrow lines of dissimilar metals as electrodes, arranged with gaps of 0.5 to 10...
Current procedures for transdermal drug delivery (TDD) have associated limitations including poor administration of nucleic acid, small or large drug molecules, pain and stress for needle phobic people. A painless micro-sized device capable of delive...
Diatom frustules are a type of natural biomaterials that feature regular shape and intricate hierarchical micro/nano structures. They have shown excellent performance in biosensing, yet few studies have been performed on flow-through detection. In th...
Wearable electronics have showed their profound impact in military, sports, medical and other fields, but their large-scale applications are still limited due to high manufacturing costs. As an advanced micro-fabrication process, laser processing tec...
Microstructures are applied to various hydrophobic/hydrophilic surfaces due to the role of adjusting the surface wettability. In this paper, a 1064 nm pulsed picosecond laser was applied to prepare a micro/nano hierarchical structure on the surface o...
Osseous implantology’s material requirements include a lack of potential for inducing allergic disorders and providing both functional and esthetic features for the patient’s benefit. Despite being bioinert, Zirconia ceramics have become...
Chronic hepatitis B poses a serious threat to human health and life, and early diagnosis is essential to improving patient cure rates. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) are two key biomarkers for diagnosing chronic hepatitis B. In t...
Controllable surface plasmonic bending beams (SPBs) with propagating along bending curves have a wide range of applications in the fields of fiber sensors, optical trapping, and micro-nano manipulations. In terms of designing and optimizing controlla...
In this study, a preparation method of superhydrophobic composite coating based on a titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) substrate is proposed. The micro-scale pit array structure was fabricated via laser etching technology. Utilizing the synergistic effects...
GeO2/organically modified silane (ormosils) organic-inorganic composite films containing azobenzene were prepared by combining sol-gel technology and spin coating method. Optical waveguide properties including the refractive index and thickness of th...
Intracellular delivery, the process of transporting substances into cells, is crucial for various applications, such as drug delivery, gene therapy, cell imaging, and regenerative medicine. Among the different approaches of intracellular delivery, me...
Imitating microstructures found in nature—such as lotus leaves and Namib beetles—is revolutionary in the field of surface science. Low-energy surfaces, when combined with different topographies, create different wetting states. Understand...
In this paper, four array patterns were first designed by observing the structural features of the surface microstructures of pig bones and tree frog paws on the titanium alloy surface bionically. Then, the optimal parameters for laser processing wer...
Lithium niobate (LN) is a promising optical material, its micro–nano structures have been applied to fields such as photonic crystals, nonlinear optics, optical waveguides, and so on. At present, lithium niobate structural colors are rarely stu...
The current emphasis in the advancement of space-based synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) is on lightweight payloads under 100 kg with resolutions surpassing 1 m. This focus is directed toward meeting the launch criteria for multiple satellites on a sing...
Micro- and nano-sensors lie at the heart of critical innovation in fields ranging from medical to environmental sciences. In recent years, there has been a significant improvement in sensor design along with the advances in micro- and nano-fabricatio...
In this study, an efficient nanofabrication process of metal microdisk arrays using direct imprinting was developed. This process was comprised of three steps; sputter etching on the quartz glass substrate, gold thin film deposition on an etched surf...
Biomimetic anisotropy is defined as intentionally engineered, nature-inspired directional differences in structure, chemistry, roughness, stiffness, or pore architecture. These directional differences lower transport resistance in one direction relat...
Inspired by the antifouling properties of scaly fish, the conventional silicone coating with phenylmethylsilicone oil (PSO/PDMS) composite coating was fabricated and modified with single layer polystyrene (PS) microsphere (PSO/PDMS-PS) arrays. The fi...
Real-time detection of satellite remote sensing images is one of the key technologies in the field of remote sensing, which requires not only high-efficiency algorithms, but also low-power and high-performance hardware deployment platforms. At presen...
Light trapping micro-nano structures have been widely used to optimize the function of solar cell devices, especially microlens arrays (MLAs). In this article, we first prepared composite films by using sol-gel technology and the spin coating method,...
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