Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tianqu Chen, Guodong Zhang, Hao Zhang, Jing Lv, Yuheng Wang, Pubo Qu, Razvan Stoian, Guanghua Cheng
Summary: This study reports on the use of single pulse ultrafast Bessel laser beam to process YAG ceramic surfaces, resulting in contamination-free submicron particles and size adjustable surface hemisphere structures. The size of the hemisphere structures can be precisely regulated by controlling laser parameters.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jihye Kim, Wonmi Shim, Seong-Min Jo, Sanghyuk Wooh
Summary: The STED method is a surface-templated evaporation driven synthesis technique for assembling colloidal particles into supraparticles, offering advantages in synthesizing supraparticles with various functions, sizes, shapes, compositions, and morphologies.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
William S. Y. Wong, Mariia S. Kiseleva, Shaochen Zhou, Muhammad Junaid, Leena Pitkanen, Robin H. A. Ras
Summary: This study investigates the scalable room-temperature synthesis of stochastic nanoparticle surfaces with fluoro-free moieties. It demonstrates that both hydrocarbon- and dimethyl-silicone-based functionalization can achieve super-liquid-repellency without the need for perfluoroalkyls. Key guidelines are provided for achieving functional yet sustainably designed super-liquid-repellency.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Salome Basset, Guillaume Heisbourg, Alina Pascale-Hamri, Stephane Benayoun, Stephane Valette
Summary: In this study, we achieved superhydrophobicity on stainless steel surfaces by designing micrometric pillars using a femtosecond laser. We investigated the wetting behavior evolution as a function of time and chemical environment, and found that the steady-state contact angles remained above 130 degrees 250 days after laser texturing. Comparing the results with undisturbed surfaces, we observed significant changes in droplet behavior when wetting measurements were conducted on unstable surfaces.
Review
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Hong-Huy Tran, Daeyeon Lee, David Riassetto
Summary: Slippery liquid-infused porous surfaces (SLIPS) have wide applications in coating due to their remarkable liquid repellency. The stability of the lubricant layer within SLIPS is crucial for their functionality, but it can deplete over time, leading to degradation of liquid repellency. Wetting ridge formation is a primary cause of lubricant depletion. This article presents an understanding of wetting ridges and advancements in their investigation and suppression on SLIPS, as well as explores new directions for SLIPS research.
REPORTS ON PROGRESS IN PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyesun Hwang, Periklis Papadopoulos, Syuji Fujii, Sanghyuk Wooh
Summary: This study introduces a novel noncontact light-driven droplet manipulation method that utilizes photothermal effect to induce Marangoni flow for droplet motion on solid surfaces. The direction of motion can be precisely controlled by changing the irradiation position, and the addition of a miscible liquid can reverse the motion direction. The authors also show that spherical droplets on liquid repellent surfaces move through a rolling mechanism instead of sliding.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuuki Uesugi, Taito Miwa, Naohiro Kadoguchi, Yuichi Kozawa, Shunichi Sato
Summary: This study demonstrates femtosecond laser-based multi-beam interference laser processing on nanofilms with nanometer thicknesses. The resulting pattern reflects a laser interference fringe on the nanofilm surface, without breaks or cracks. Additional laser processing enables high-density multi-point hole drilling beyond the interference fringe pitch. The presented method opens up new possibilities for nanoengineering.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Arthur Vieira, Wenjuan Cui, Ville Jokinen, Robin H. A. Ras, Quan Zhou
Summary: Many natural and artificial water-repellent surfaces have micro- and nano-roughness and their wetting properties can be determined by observing the contact angles at the liquid-solid interface. However, a generally applicable method to directly observe the moving contact lines on such surfaces is missing. In this study, we demonstrate that a transparent droplet probe combined with a conventional optical microscope can accurately quantify the contact angles and contact area on water-repellent surfaces.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Federico Veronesi, Guia Guarini, Alessandro Corozzi, Mariarosa Raimondo
Summary: Liquid-repellent surfaces, especially Slippery, Liquid-Infused Porous Surfaces (SLIPS), show potential for application in harsh environments due to their superior durability compared to superhydrophobic surfaces. The chemical composition and viscosity of the infused liquid layer are crucial in determining SLIPS durability, with highly viscous liquids providing enhanced resistance to abrasion stress and chemical attack, making them suitable for long-lasting liquid-repellent surfaces.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinyu Hu, Ze Tian, Xiao Luo, Changhao Chen, Guochen Jiang, Lizhong Wang, Rui Peng, Hongjun Zhang, Minlin Zhong
Summary: This study systematically investigated the wetting behavior of gallium-based liquid metal (EGaIn) on various micro-structured metal surfaces and identified factors affecting its wetting properties, such as surface roughness, oxygen content, and relative humidity. The study also successfully obtained metal surfaces with superlyophobicity and anti-corrosion properties through optimized surface treatment methods. These findings contribute to the improvement of liquid metal applications in various fields.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Do Hyeog Kim, Seok Kim, Seo Rim Park, Nicholas X. Fang, Young Tae Cho
Summary: This study presents a simple micro-shape-deformed approach to fabricate mushroom-like reentrant structures using digital light processing, resulting in highly stable liquid repellency without the need for perfluorinated coatings.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rocio Ariza, Miguel Alvarez-Alegria, Gloria Costas, Leo Tribaldo, Agustin R. Gonzalez-Elipe, Jan Siegel, Javier Solis
Summary: The wetting properties of marble surfaces can be modified upon multi-scale texturing induced by ultrafast laser processing, resulting in a transition from hydrophilic to hydrophobic behavior over time. The combination of multi-scale roughness and chemical changes at the surface play a significant role in this transition. The time evolution of contact angle indicates a long-term and short-term effect of multi-scale roughness and chemical species attachment at the surface.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
L. Orazi, L. Romoli, M. Schmidt, L. Li
Summary: This paper discusses the importance and applications of ultrafast laser technology in the field of materials micro and nano-fabrication, revealing key phenomena of ultrafast laser-material interactions through the study of theoretical models and simulation techniques. Future trends include advancements in ultrafast system technology and the latest developments in ultrafast laser-based manufacturing processes.
CIRP ANNALS-MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sharjeel A. Khan, Ganjaboy S. Boltaev, Mazhar Iqbal, V Kim, Rashid A. Ganeev, Ali S. Alnaser
Summary: The wetting properties of three different metals (aluminum, copper, and galvanized steel) were studied after being ablated with ultrafast fiber lasers. The surfaces initially exhibited superhydrophilicity, which evolved into hydrophobicity after 30 days in ambient conditions and superhydrophobicity after 6 hours in low-pressure environment, demonstrating the effectiveness of ultrafast laser-surface nanostructuring coupled with vacuum ageing in achieving extreme superhydrophobic states suitable for self-cleaning applications.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Weiwei Cao, Yinwu Li, Bo Yan, Zhiping Zeng, Pu Liu, Zhuofeng Ke, Guowei Yang
Summary: We report for the first time an ultrafast and highly selective production of H2 from CH3OH without catalysts and CO2 emission using laser bubbling in liquid (LBL) at room temperature and atmospheric pressure. The laser-driven process achieves a super high H2 yield rate of 33.41 mmol center dot h-1 with 94.26% selectivity, which is three orders of magnitude higher than the best value reported for photocatalytic and photothermal catalytic H2 production from CH3OH. This study presents a laser-driven ultrafast and highly selective production of H2 from CH3OH under normal conditions beyond catalytic chemistry.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Taina Viheriala, Juhana Sorvari, Teemu O. Ihalainen, Anni Moro, Pyry Gronroos, Sabrina Schlie-Wolter, Boris Chichkov, Heli Skottman, Soile Nymark, Tanja Ilmarinen
Summary: The study found that after cryostorage, coating surfaces with Col-IV and LN with or without nidogen-1 significantly improved cell attachment and barrier properties of hESC-RPE. Additionally, the presence of nidogen-1 enhanced functional homogeneity of the hESC-RPE monolayer. The choice of coating proteins for cell culture may have implications for the functional properties of these cells after cryostorage cell banking.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Anastasia Koroleva, Andrea Deiwick, Ayman El-Tamer, Lothar Koch, Yichen Shi, Estefania Estevez-Priego, Adriaan-Alexander Ludl, Jordi Soriano, Daria Guseva, Evgeni Ponimaskin, Boris Chichkov
Summary: Neural progenitor cells derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells are crucial in brain-on-chip research, providing functional neuronal networks for in vitro modeling of cortical circuits. Utilizing advanced 3D scaffold platforms, the study demonstrates strong spontaneous neuronal activity and long-term culturing capabilities, highlighting the reliability of microstructured 3D scaffolds for modeling neuronal functions in vitro.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Optics
Filimon Zacharatos, Martin Duderstadt, Evangelos Almpanis, Lampros Patsiouras, Kestutis Kurselis, Dimitris Tsoukalas, Carsten Reinhardt, Nikolaos Papanikolaou, Boris N. Chichkov, Ioanna Zergioti
Summary: The combination of LIFT and LIBT with e-beam and nano-imprint lithography has enabled the fabrication of highly ordered arrays of Au nanoparticles embedded within Polydimethylsiloxane substrates for narrowband, strongly reflecting surfaces. These arrays exhibit resonance within the visible range and their optical characteristics are accurately predicted by finite element simulations.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Optics
Nikita Ustimenko, Kseniia Baryshnikova, Roman Melnikov, Danil Kornovan, Vladimir Ulyantsev, Boris N. Chichkov, Andrey B. Evlyukhin
Summary: The study investigated the applicability of the coupled multipole model for modeling light focusing by finite-size nanostructures of silicon nanospheres, and showed strong optimization potential for designing ultrathin metalenses using an evolutionary algorithm. The results were verified by numerical simulations and demonstrated through comparison with analytical approximations.
JOURNAL OF THE OPTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA B-OPTICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nikolai B. Chichkov, Boris N. Chichkov
Summary: The debate and controversy over the momentum of light in a dielectric medium between Abraham vs Minkowski remains unresolved. This paper investigates the origin of both momenta by considering photons in media as relativistic quasiparticles and demonstrates for the first time that the Minkowski form of photon mass, momentum, and energy follows from the relativistic energy conservation law. A new expression for the momentum of light in a dispersive medium is introduced, consistent with experimentally observed photon propagation at the group velocity, along with a discussion of light-induced optical stretching for experimental verification of existing photon momentum expressions.
OPTICAL MATERIALS EXPRESS
(2021)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yulia Kiyan, Sergey Tkachuk, Kestutis Kurselis, Nelli Shushakova, Klaus Stahl, Damilola Dawodu, Roman Kiyan, Boris Chichkov, Hermann Haller
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nikolai B. Chichkov, Andrey B. Evlyukhin, Boris N. Chichkov
Summary: The letter evaluates the rest mass of light-induced surface-plasmon polaritons (SPPs) and discusses the idea of collisions between two massive SPP quasiparticles resulting in frequency changes according to energy and momentum conservation laws.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Boris Chichkov
Summary: This paper presents a personal view on the potential development and applications of laser printing technologies based on laser-induced forward transfer of inorganic and biological materials, including micro- and nanoparticles, living cells, and microorganisms.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vadim Veiko, Yuliya Karlagina, Ekaterina Zernitckaia, Elena Egorova, Maxim Radaev, Andrey Yaremenko, Gennadiy Chernenko, Valery Romanov, Nadezhda Shchedrina, Elena Ivanova, Boris Chichkov, Galina Odintsova
Summary: Laser processing of dental implant surfaces allows for control of surface structure and the creation of biomimetic topographies. The study shows that implants with continuous topography have the best secondary stability and osseointegration.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mariia Matiushechkina, Andrey B. Evlyukhin, Vladimir A. Zenin, Michele Heurs, Boris N. Chichkov
Summary: To implement high-efficiency Si-nanosphere metasurface mirrors in gravitational wave detectors, the exact dimensional and configuration parameters of the total system need to be determined beforehand. The reflective properties and limitations of multi-layer metasurfaces with embedded Si nanoparticles should be investigated. This study demonstrates how the substrate and protective layer influence optical properties, as well as how dimensional and material characteristics affect light reflectivity. Manufacturing imperfections, such as variations in Si nanoparticle sizes and placement, are also considered, along with methods to maintain high reflectivity under different conditions.
Review
Crystallography
Volodymyr Vasylkovskyi, Iryna Bespalova, Mykola Slipchenko, Olena Slipchenko, Yuriy Zholudov, Boris Chichkov
Summary: This review discusses the potential application of perovskite nanostructures in electrochemiluminescent (ECL) analytical systems. Perovskite nanostructures possess unique optical, electronic, and chemical properties, making them promising materials for ECL. The review focuses on recent advances in the use of perovskite and perovskite-related nanostructures with different compositions and modifications in ECL with various media, coreactants, and reaction types. The optimal methods for perovskite nanoparticle synthesis and electrode modification are also reviewed, along with the possibilities and perspectives of using perovskite-related nanostructures for ECL generation.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Vladimir R. Tuz, Alexei V. Prokhorov, Alexander V. Shesterikov, Valentyn S. Volkov, Boris N. Chichkov, Andrey B. Evlyukhin
Summary: The emergence of new materials and fabrication techniques has contributed to the development of advanced photonic and communication devices. This paper proposes and numerically studies a metasurface made of bulk MoS2, a novel material with unique properties suitable for optical applications. By utilizing the natural anisotropy of MoS2, the metasurface is able to split electric and magnetic dipole modes and bring them into overlap by optimizing geometric parameters. At resonant frequencies, the metasurface acts as either an electric or a magnetic mirror depending on the polarization of incident light. It can be considered an alternative to traditional mirrors and optical splitters for designing compact and highly efficient metadevices that manipulate electromagnetic waves on a subwavelength scale.
ANNALEN DER PHYSIK
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Volodymyr Vasylkovskyi, Iryna Bespalova, Andrey Evlyukhin, Yuriy Zholudov, Iaroslav Gerasymov, Daniil Kurtsev, Denys Kofanov, Olena Slipchenko, Mykola Slipchenko, Boris Chichkov
Summary: The application of pulsed laser ablation technique for generating cerium-doped garnet nanoparticles in liquids is investigated. The morphological and optical properties of the obtained nanoparticles are demonstrated. The influence of single crystals of Gd3Al2.4Ga2.6O12:Ce3+, Lu3Al5O12:Ce3+, and Y3Al1.25Ga3.75O12:Ce3+ as well as the parameters of liquid media on the generation of garnet nanoparticles are experimentally studied using TEM and UV-Vis spectroscopy methods. The study reveals the relationship between the size, shape, and internal structure of the nanoparticles and the external laser ablation conditions and laser melting processes of NPs in the colloidal solutions. This work provides important information for the utilization of the generated nanoparticles as building blocks for structures with predetermined optical properties.
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Andrei Buzykin, Yulia Karlagina, Maxim Radaev, Elena Egorova, Ekaterina Zernitskaya, Boris Chichkov, Nils Heine, Meike Stiesch, Katharina Doll, Galina Odintsova, Vadim Veiko
Summary: The study demonstrates a novel approach using laser technology to obtain TiO2 coating on a titanium mesh for controlled bone augmentation in oral implantology. This has significant implications for the antibacterial properties required in the medical application of titanium materials.
LASER-BASED MICRO- AND NANOPROCESSING XVI
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dmitry N. Gulkin, Anna A. Popkova, Boris Afinogenov, Daniil A. Shilkin, Kestutis Kurselis, Boris N. Chichkov, Vladimir O. Bessonov, Andrey A. Fedyanin
Summary: Modern integrated photonic platforms should possess various features, including low-loss guiding, spectral flexibility, high light confinement, and close packing of optical components. Proper design of nanostructures can enable efficient capturing and controlling of light through various optical resonances. Research shows that a single silicon nanoparticle can serve as a subwavelength multiplexer changing the direction of BSW excitation.
