Functional Micro Structures and Textures: Manufacturing and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

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

The aim of this Special Issue is to cover advanced developments, functionalities, and applications in functional microstructures and textures produced using micro/nano-, cutting/laser-based machining technologies. It also seeks to highlight research on 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 leading experts and researchers in this field to submit original research papers, comprehensive reviews, and communications addressing any of the topics mentioned below:

• Functional surfaces and micro-/nanostructures for enhanced wettability, friction, hydro-/aerodynamics, light guiding, optical holography, self-cleaning, drag, biofouling resistance, solar light trapping, boiling, water condensation, adhesion, alumophobicity, etc.;
• Functional surfaces and micro-optics for advanced optical performance (e.g., illumination, retroreflection, holography, light guiding, diffraction, sensing, etc.) and controlled visual appearance (e.g., brand recognition, artistic effects, etc.)
• Cutting-based micro/nanomachining 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/nanomachining including ablation, remelting, microcladding, and other advanced technologies for structuring, texturing, polishing, remelting, alloying, etc.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Micromachines.

Dr. Evgueni Bordatchev
Guest Editor

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