Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1)
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Abstract
Remarkable
advancements
have
been
made
in
the
design
of
optical
metasurfaces
recent
years,
particularly
compact
designs.
However,
for
their
practical
integration
into
diverse
systems,
there
is
a
pressing
need
to
transition
toward
larger
areas
without
compromising
performance.
From
perspective,
efforts
process
must
focus
on
reducing
computational
costs
and
enhancing
performance
areas.
In
this
review,
we
introduce
analyses
applicable
wide
areas,
including
modification
boundary
conditions,
fast
multipole
methods,
coupled
mode
theory,
neural
network–based
approaches.
addition,
inverse
methods
based
adjoint
method
or
deep
learning,
which
are
suitable
large-scale
designs,
described.
Numerous
accurate
simulation
make
it
possible
assess
properties
over
large
at
low
cost,
whereas
hold
promise
high
By
concurrently
addressing
both
essential
aspects
designing
large-area
metasurfaces,
comprehensively
discuss
various
approaches
develop
with
expansive
regions.
Finally,
outline
additional
challenges
prospects
realizing
mass-produced
high-performance
unlocking
full
potential
applications.
Advanced Engineering Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(21)
Published: Aug. 29, 2023
Stimuli‐responsive
polymers
(SRPs)
are
special
types
of
soft
materials,
which
have
been
extensively
used
for
developing
flexible
actuators,
robots,
wearable
devices,
sensors,
self‐expanding
structures,
and
biomedical
thanks
to
their
ability
change
shapes
functional
properties
in
response
external
stimuli
including
light,
humidity,
heat,
pH,
electric
field,
solvent,
magnetic
field
or
combinations
two
more
these
stimuli.
In
recent
years,
additive
manufacturing
(AM)
aka
3D
printing
technology
SRPs,
also
known
as
4D
printing,
has
gained
phenomenal
attention
different
engineering
fields,
its
unique
develop
complex,
personalized,
innovative
undergo
twisting,
elongating,
swelling,
rolling,
shrinking,
bending,
spiraling,
other
complex
morphological
transformations.
Herein,
an
effort
made
provide
insightful
information
about
the
AM
techniques,
type
applications
including,
but
not
limited
tissue
engineering,
bionics,
construction,
smart
textiles.
This
article
incorporates
current
challenges
prospects,
hoping
basis
utilization
this
fields.
It
is
expected
that
amalgamation
with
SRPs
would
unparalleled
advantages
arenas.
European Polymer Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
205, P. 112718 - 112718
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
In
the
contemporary
era,
novel
manufacturing
technologies
like
additive
(AM)
have
revolutionized
different
engineering
sectors
including
biomedical,
aerospace,
electronics,
etc.
Four-dimensional
(4D)
printing
aka
AM
of
smart
materials
is
gaining
popularity
among
scientific
community,
which
has
excellent
ability
to
make
soft
structures
such
as
robots,
actuators,
and
grippers.
These
are
developed
by
applying
various
stimuli
pH,
temperature,
magnetic
field,
many
combinations
onto
materials.
Stimuli
in
3D
permit
shape-morphing
behaviors
bending,
twisting,
folding,
swelling,
rolling,
shrinking,
origami,
or
locomotion.
A
wide
variety
can
be
fabricated
through
incorporation
hard
particles
into
resulting
magneto-active
(MASMs).
With
this
integration,
magneto-thermal
coupling
actuation
allows
diverse
magneto-deformations,
facilitating
development
personalized
devices
that
capable
enhanced
deformation.
review,
guidelines
provided
on
for
MASMs
polymers
(MAPs),
composites,
hydrogels
(MAHs)
booming
flexible
wearable
biomimetic
devices.
Moreover,
3D-printed
robotics
an
outstanding
capacity
adapt
complicated
situations
advanced
actuating
applications.
Finally,
some
current
challenges
emerging
areas
exciting
technology
been
proposed.
Lastly,
it
anticipated
technological
advancements
developing
intelligent
will
a
significant
impact
design
real-world
Abstract
Femtosecond
laser
direct
writing
is
a
powerful
technique
for
fabricating
micro‐nano
devices
as
it
can
modify
the
interior
of
transparent
optical
materials
in
spatially
selective
manner
through
nonlinear
multi‐photon
absorption.
In
this
context,
laser‐induced
nanogratings,
i.e.,
sub‐wavelength
assembly
nanolayers
(≈20
nm
width,
≈200
period),
are
ultrashort
self‐organized
structures
created
by
light
bulk
materials.
These
have
been
intensively
explored
over
last
two
decades
opening
novel
era
micro
photonic
due
to
their
unique
physicochemical
properties,
like
orientable
form
birefringence,
anisotropic
scattering,
highly
chemical
etching,
chirality,
and
extraordinary
thermal
stability.
This
review
provides
throughout
overview
advances
field,
specifically
focused
on
formation
properties
that
be
exploited
various
solids,
related
main
applications.
Also,
fundamental
characteristics,
mechanism,
tuning
methods
nanogratings
reviewed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(40)
Published: July 26, 2024
Abstract
The
use
of
photons
to
directly
or
indirectly
drive
chemical
reactions
has
revolutionized
the
field
nanomaterial
synthesis
resulting
in
appearance
new
sustainable
laser
chemistry
methods
for
manufacturing
micro‐
and
nanostructures.
incident
radiation
triggers
a
complex
interplay
between
physical
processes
at
interface
solid
surface
liquid
gas
environment.
In
such
multi‐parameter
system,
precise
control
over
nanostructures
is
not
possible
without
deep
understanding
both
environment‐affected
processes.
present
review
intends
provide
detailed
systematization
these
surveying
well‐established
emerging
technologies
production
advanced
nanomaterials.
Both
gases
liquids
are
considered
as
potential
reacting
environments
affecting
fabrication
process,
while
subtractive
additive
analyzed.
Finally,
prospects
applications
discussed.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(28), P. 29966 - 29982
Published: July 5, 2024
Nanobiotechnology
has
ushered
in
a
new
era
of
scientific
discovery
where
the
unique
properties
nanomaterials,
such
as
gold
nanoparticles,
have
been
harnessed
for
wide
array
applications.
This
review
explores
nanoparticles'
synthesis,
properties,
and
multidisciplinary
applications,
focusing
on
their
role
biosensors.
Gold
nanoparticles
possess
exceptional
physicochemical
attributes,
including
size-dependent
optical
biocompatibility,
ease
functionalization,
making
them
promising
candidates
development
biosensing
platforms.
The
begins
by
providing
comprehensive
overview
nanoparticle
synthesis
techniques,
highlighting
advantages
disadvantages
various
approaches.
It
then
delves
into
remarkable
that
underpin
success
biosensing,
localized
surface
plasmon
resonance
enhanced
area.
discussion
also
includes
functionalization
strategies
enable
specific
binding
to
biomolecules,
enhancing
sensitivity
selectivity
gold-nanoparticle-based
Furthermore,
this
surveys
diverse
applications
encompassing
diagnostics,
environmental
monitoring,
drug
delivery.
nature
these
underscores
versatility
potential
addressing
complex
challenges
healthcare
science.
emphasizes
pressing
need
further
exploration
research
field
nanobiotechnology,
particularly
regarding
nanoparticles.
With
attributes
versatile
functionalities,
present
avenue
science,
it
imperative
advance
our
understanding
capabilities
broader
innovation.
International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(4), P. 042002 - 042002
Published: March 20, 2024
Abstract
Optical
imaging
systems
have
greatly
extended
human
visual
capabilities,
enabling
the
observation
and
understanding
of
diverse
phenomena.
Imaging
technologies
span
a
broad
spectrum
wavelengths
from
x-ray
to
radio
frequencies
impact
research
activities
our
daily
lives.
Traditional
glass
lenses
are
fabricated
through
series
complex
processes,
while
polymers
offer
versatility
ease
production.
However,
modern
applications
often
require
lens
assemblies,
driving
need
for
miniaturization
advanced
designs
with
micro-
nanoscale
features
surpass
capabilities
traditional
fabrication
methods.
Three-dimensional
(3D)
printing,
or
additive
manufacturing,
presents
solution
these
challenges
benefits
rapid
prototyping,
customized
geometries,
efficient
production,
particularly
suited
miniaturized
optical
devices.
Various
3D
printing
methods
demonstrated
advantages
over
counterparts,
yet
remain
in
achieving
resolutions.
Two-photon
polymerization
lithography
(TPL),
technique,
enables
intricate
structures
beyond
diffraction
limit
via
nonlinear
process
two-photon
absorption
within
liquid
resin.
It
offers
unprecedented
abilities,
e.g.
alignment-free
fabrication,
prototyping
almost
arbitrary
nanostructures.
In
this
review,
we
emphasize
importance
criteria
performance
evaluation
devices,
discuss
material
properties
relevant
TPL,
techniques,
highlight
application
TPL
imaging.
As
first
panoramic
review
on
topic,
it
will
equip
researchers
foundational
knowledge
recent
advancements
optics,
promoting
deeper
field.
By
leveraging
its
high-resolution
capability,
extensive
range,
true
processing,
alongside
advances
materials,
design,
envisage
disruptive
solutions
current
promising
incorporation
future
applications.
Abstract
Lasers
are
instrumental
in
enabling
precise
processing
and
fostering
the
development
of
new
technologies.
Particularly,
ultrafast
lasers,
due
to
their
unique
interaction
with
matter,
can
achieve
not
only
exceptional
spatial
precision
but
also
meticulously
determine
degree
modification.
A
prime
example
this
is
laser‐based
3D
printing
through
multi‐photon
lithography
(MPL).
This
approach
remarkably
enables
true
structures
at
micro‐
nanoscale,
without
need
for
masks
or
cumbersome
tools,
simply
by
using
computer‐aided
designs.
Owing
these
capabilities,
MPL
has
emerged
as
a
powerful
manufacturing
technique
across
various
multidisciplinary
fields.
The
ongoing
growth
MPL's
utilization
led
notable
advancements
highly
complex
on
different
substrates,
well
improvements
resolution
throughput,
novel
photosensitive
materials,
which
impressively
facilitated
expansion
into
broader
fields
over
last
few
years.
In
perspective
article,
aim
highlight
recent
trends
MPL.
current
challenges
will
be
explored,
addressed
ensure
its
further
integration
advanced
Additive
Manufacturing
nanoscale.
future
perspectives
opportunities
discussed.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 117 - 117
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Metasurfaces
are
one
of
the
most
promising
devices
to
break
through
limitations
bulky
optical
components.
By
offering
a
new
method
light
manipulation
based
on
light-matter
interaction
in
subwavelength
nanostructures,
metasurfaces
enable
efficient
amplitude,
phase,
polarization,
and
frequency
derive
series
possibilities
for
important
applications.
However,
key
challenge
realization
applications
meta-devices
is
how
fabricate
large-scale,
uniform
nanostructures
with
high
resolution.
In
this
review,
we
review
state-of-the-art
nanofabrication
techniques
compatible
manufacture
meta-devices.
Maskless
lithography,
masked
other
highlighted
detail.
We
also
delve
into
constraints
current
fabrication
methods
while
providing
some
insights
solutions
overcome
these
challenges
advanced
nanophotonic
