Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue Lu, Yunfei Li, Xiaofan Xie, Ziqi Tang, Lifang Li, Jiawei Li, Yu Ding
Summary: This mini-review explores the mechanism of femtosecond laser-induced formation of nanogratings and the progress of inducing nanogratings in different materials. Nanogratings have many advantages and can be widely applied in research fields such as optical storage and optical devices.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yue Lu, Yun-Fei Li, Gong Wang, Yu Yu, Zhenxu Bai, Yulei Wang, ZhiWei Lu
Summary: Transparent hard materials with excellent characteristics such as high hardness, high transparency, corrosion resistance, and high temperature resistance have found applications in microfluidic substrates even in harsh environments. The traditional contact processing method for microchannel structures in transparent hard materials lacks processing efficiency and quality. Femtosecond laser processing, with its non-contact nature, no thermal damage, and high accuracy, provides a promising approach for fabricating microchannels in transparent hard materials. This review summarizes recent advances in femtosecond laser processing of transparent hard materials to form microchannel structures, including the reaction mechanism, processing methods, and obtained microchannel structures. The potential applications of microchannel structures in microfluidic fields, such as optical inspection and biochemical reactions, are also discussed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Review
Optics
Bo Zhang, Zhuo Wang, Dezhi Tan, Jiangrong Qiu
Summary: This paper summarizes the history and important milestones in the development of ultrafast laser-induced self-organized nanostructuring (ULSN) in transparent dielectrics and reviews recent research progresses by introducing newly reported physical phenomena, theoretical mechanisms/models, regulation techniques, and engineering applications, where representative works related to next-generation light manipulation, data storage, optical detecting are discussed in detail. This paper also presents an outlook on the challenges and future trends of ULSN, and important issues merit further exploration.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Quan Yan, Bing Han, Zhuo-Chen Ma
Summary: Femtosecond laser technology has revolutionized ophthalmic surgery, providing high precision, accuracy, and safety. It has overcome surgical limitations and opened new avenues in ophthalmology.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fumiya Morosawa, Shuichiro Hayashi, Mitsuhiro Terakawa
Summary: Laser graphitization using high-repetition femtosecond laser allows for the fabrication of highly conductive graphitic carbon from cellulose nanofiber (CNF), showing great promise for the development of sustainable electronic devices with mechanically robust and transparent CNF films as the substrate.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Bakhtiar Ali, Igor V. Litvinyuk, Maksym Rybachuk
Summary: Ultra-fast femtosecond lasers offer a unique technological opportunity for precise and efficient micromachining, with minimal thermal damage. The application of fs-laser technology in micromachining diamond shows promising prospects but also faces challenges and opportunities for further development.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jie Liang, Chao Shan, Hao Wang, Tao Hu, Qing Yang, Haoyu Li, Xun Hou, Feng Chen
Summary: Underwater optical windows are crucial for ocean detection, but are often affected by marine biofouling. A new 3D bionic slippery surface, created using femtosecond laser wet etching, has been developed to combat these challenges and improve surface durability without compromising transparency. This innovative solution shows great potential for wide applications in ocean detection.
ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jia-Wei Tan, Gong Wang, Guo-Xu Zhao, Ya-Chong Hou, De-Rong Sun, Yi-Fei Song, Le-Yan Dong, Hui Zhao, Yulei Wang
Summary: This article summarizes the fundamentals and research progress of femtosecond laser hybrid processing strategies of transparent hard and brittle materials in recent years, and discusses the challenges and application prospects of these techniques.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Alain Moise Dikande
Summary: Femtosecond laser inscriptions in optical media are the most reliable technology for processing transparent materials. A generic model is proposed to describe the dynamics of laser inscription, taking into account nonlinearity and multiphoton ionization processes. Simulations show that spatiotemporal profiles of the field and plasma density are periodic pulse trains, with the repetition rates and amplitudes increasing with ionization order and nonlinearity. Electron diffusions have minimal effect on the system dynamics but significantly decrease the plasma density.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Balint Eles, Paul Rouquette, Jan Siegel, Claude Amra, Julien Lumeau, Antonin Moreau, Christophe Hubert, Myriam Zerrad, Nathalie Destouches
Summary: This article presents an experimental and numerical study on the irreversible transformations of random plasmonic metasurfaces under the influence of multiple femtosecond laser pulses. The study reveals the occurrence of successive self-organized nanostructures with different periods, depending on the number of accumulated laser pulses. Analyses are conducted through temperature simulations and calculations of effective indices. The study offers insights into the mechanisms leading to shape transformation and self-organization in the system.
Article
Optics
Guoqi Ren, Yusuke Ito, Huijie Sun, Naohiko Sugita
Summary: In this study, the spatiotemporal evolution of femtosecond laser-induced filaments in sapphire and silica glass was investigated. The results showed significant differences in the electronic plasma dynamics and filament lifetimes between the two materials. This study contributes to the applications of filaments in precise processing.
Review
Thermodynamics
Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Tauseef-ur Rehman, Muesluem Arici, Zafar Said, Benjamin Durakovic, Hayder I. Mohammed, Rajan Kumar, Manish K. Rathod, Ozge Buyukdagli, Mohamed Teggar
Summary: Thermal energy storage is becoming increasingly important due to the challenges posed by intermittent renewable energy and waste heat dissipation. This paper discusses the fundamentals and novel applications of thermal energy storage materials and presents a multi-criteria decision making approach to select suitable materials. Recent advancements include materials with enhanced thermal conductivity and multiple phase change temperatures, as well as the application of nanomaterials and shape-stabilized materials in thermal energy storage.
PROGRESS IN ENERGY AND COMBUSTION SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Optics
Zia Ur Rehman, Fei Yang, Mengmeng Wang, Tong Zhu
Summary: Laser-induced transfer (LIT) is a versatile direct printing method for fabricating structures with a feature size of <= 10 μm. However, its wide applications are limited by the lack of mechanistic understanding. This article presents a review of LIT, focusing on the fundamental mechanisms of laser-induced forward and backward transfer.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Optics
Ning Liu, Yuanyuan Sun, Hongshui Wang, Chunyong Liang
Summary: In this study, femtosecond laser surface modification was used to establish nano-ripple structure on FeMn alloy, improving its biodegradation rate significantly, while in vitro cell tests showed minimal impact on cytocompatibility. This method shows great potential for physical surface modification of biodegradable metals.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Qing Li, Hai-Xia Shen, Chang Liu, Cai-Feng Wang, Liangliang Zhu, Su Chen
Summary: This paper provides an overview of the current development of frontal polymerization (FP) technology, including three traditional FP models and newly developed methods. The applications of FP in various synthesis areas, such as nanocomposites, gradient materials, and resins, are discussed. The challenges and future perspectives of FP are also addressed.
PROGRESS IN POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Vijayakumar Sadasivan Nair, Sharafudeen Kaniyarakkal, Shiju Edappadikkunnummal, Joicy John, Sudheesh Palengara, Siji Narendran, Suresh Thelakkadan Puthiyaveettil
Summary: The third-order nonlinear optical properties of three hydrazone derivatives were studied, and their potential applications in photonic devices were found to be promising.
LASER AND PARTICLE BEAMS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jiajia Yan, Tongyao Zhao, Nian Shi, Hongbing Zhan, Jinjun Ren, Yanfei Zhang, Yuanzheng Yue
Summary: This study investigates the effect of silicon doping on the structure and crystallization behavior of 50V2O5-50TeO2 (mol%) glass. The results demonstrate that silicon reacts with the glass and is oxidized to amorphous silica during heating, while also suppressing the formation of a specific crystalline phase and leading to the formation of a new crystalline phase. The origin of these phenomena is explained by analyzing changes in the glass structure and redox reaction.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xueting Zhai, Xuan Li, Zheng Wang, Lina Hu, Kaikai Song, Zean Tian, Yuanzheng Yue
Summary: An inverse correlation between the fragile-to-strong transition and the liquid-liquid transition is observed in various CuZr metallic systems, indicating a difference in cluster rearrangements between supercooled and equilibrium liquids. This finding provides insights into the glass-forming behavior of alloys and offers guidance for designing metallic systems with high glass-forming ability.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Zhencai Li, Linling Tan, Chunying Chen, Dacheng Zhou, Lars R. Jensen, Jinjun Ren, Yanfei Zhang, Jianbei Qiu, Yuanzheng Yue
Summary: This study investigates the effect of melt-homogenization temperature and heat-treatment on the crystallization, structure, and optical properties of Er3+-Yb3+ co-doped oxyfluoride precursor glass. The results show that adjusting these parameters can enhance the up-conversion luminescence and optimize the optical and photonic performances of the glass-ceramics.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Sharafudeen Kaniyarakkal, Kesavulu Culala Rajasekharaudayar, Rajesh Dagupati, Yang Li, Zhi Chen, Vijayakumar Sadasivan Nair, Shiju Edappadikkunnummal
Summary: A series of glasses with varying concentrations of Ho2O3 and Yb2O3 were prepared and analyzed for their absorption spectra, emission spectra, and decay times. The study revealed that the energy transfer process from Ho3+ to Yb3+ ions affected the emission intensities in both down conversion and up-conversion processes. The influence of Yb3+ concentration on the up-conversion process was also studied, showing significant improvement in green and red emission intensities with increasing Yb3+ ions concentration.
BOLETIN DE LA SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE CERAMICA Y VIDRIO
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ang Qiao, Jinjun Ren, Haizheng Tao, Xiujian Zhao, Yuanzheng Yue
Summary: A new series of amorphous conductors with high ionic conductivity and ultrahigh chemical stability were reported for all-solid-state batteries. The discovery of mixed disordered Ag3PS4 and AgI clusters in the amorphous conductors, as well as the composition dependence of ionic conductivity, provide fundamental guidance for designing high-performance solid electrolytes.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhimin Chen, Tao Du, Soren S. Sorensen, Rasmus Christensen, Qi Zhang, Lars R. Jensen, Oxana V. Magdysyuk, Maria Diaz-Lopez, Mathieu Bauchy, Yuanzheng Yue, Morten M. Smedskjaer
Summary: This study investigates the structural origins and property variations of lithium borophosphate glass electrolytes using experimental and simulation techniques. The research finds that the fracture toughness and ionic conductivity of the electrolytes are influenced by boron bonding and the lithium-ion migration is affected by medium-range order structure.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Neng Li, Zuhao Shi, Shiming Zhai, Naigen Zhou, Peng Zhang, Arramel Arramel, Thomas Douglas Bennett, Yuanzheng Yue
Summary: Through molecular dynamic simulations, the pressure-induced structural changes of ZIF-8 and SOD were studied. It was found that both materials undergo two transformations: amorphization process characterized by breakdown of mid-range structure without significant change in elastic modulus, and densification process involving changes in short-range structure and improvement in mechanical properties with increased short-range disorder.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shaoan Zhang, Zhenzhang Li, Zaijin Fang, Bao Qiu, Janak L. L. Pathak, Kaniyarakkal Sharafudeen, S. Saravanakumar, Zhanjun Li, Gang Han, Yang Li
Summary: Recently, a modified metal halide perovskite has been designed to enhance the photoluminescence efficiency and stability under blue light excitation. This material has been successfully applied in laser-driven liquid crystal displays, demonstrating excellent color gamut, illuminance intensity, and energy consumption reduction, especially in large-screen outdoor displays.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Louise Belmonte, Mette Solvang, Yuanzheng Yue
Summary: Mineral wool, particularly stone wool, is an essential thermal insulation material for saving energy and preventing fire spread in buildings. This study developed a universal method to accurately quantify its high-temperature stability on a small scale, by measuring the silhouette area variation of a cylindrical wool fiber pellet during heating. Two main stages of shrinking were detected, and the key to ensuring the fire barrier role of stone wool lies in minimizing the first stage shrinking.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhitao Shan, Tongyao Zhao, Xuefei Ke, Jinjun Ren, Haizheng Tao, Yuanzheng Yue
Summary: This study identifies the correlation between key structural factors and crack initiation resistance in aluminosilicate glasses. It successfully quantifies the fraction of three-coordinated oxygens and establishes the importance of oxygen tri-clusters in enhancing crack initiation resistance. These findings provide valuable insights for the design of glasses with superior mechanical performances.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zijuan Du, Ang Qiao, Hemin Zhou, Zhencai Li, Wessel M. W. Winters, Jiexin Zhu, Guanjie He, Ivan P. Parkin, Haizheng Tao, Yuanzheng Yue
Summary: The glass transition temperature of bimetallic zeolitic imidazolate frameworks was found to non-linearly decrease with the presence of a mixed-metal node effect. This effect can be attributed to the increase in configurational freedom as the molar ratio of the metals increases.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Sharafudeen Kaniyarakkal, Kesavulu Culala Rajasekharaudayar, Rajesh Dagupati, Yang Li, Sabina Drewniak, Zhi Chen, Vijayakumar Sadasivan Nair, Shiju Edappadikkunnummal
Summary: In this study, Tm3+/Yb3+ co-doped glasses were developed and the energy transfer processes and up-conversion luminescence mechanism were investigated. The results showed that the developed glasses have promising properties for spectral conversion and emission applications in the visible and near infrared range.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zijuan Du, Ang Qiao, Hemin Zhou, Zhencai Li, Wessel M. W. Winters, Jiexin Zhu, Guanjie He, Ivan P. Parkin, Haizheng Tao, Yuanzheng Yue
Summary: This study prepared high-density amorphous phases of bimetallic zeolitic imidazolate frameworks and measured their heat capacity to determine the glass transition temperature. The results showed a nonlinear effect of the molar ratio R on the glass transition temperature, indicating an increase in configurational freedom as R increases. The study also found a close correlation between configurational freedom and network connectivity.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohamed A. Ali, Xiaofeng Liu, Beibei Xu, Yang Li, Moushira A. Mohamed, Yuanzheng Yue, Jianrong Qiu
Summary: In this study, MOC crystals with accessible liquid states and low mass loss at melting temperatures were synthesized, and new hybrid glasses and fibers were obtained through rapid quenching. It was found that halide ions played a crucial role in the melting thermodynamics of the synthesized crystals, and a highly transparent and efficient luminescent hybrid glass was discovered, which shows promise for photonic applications.
ACS MATERIALS LETTERS
(2022)