The exciting properties of micro-and nano-patterned surfaces found in natural species hide
a virtually endless potential of technological ideas, opening new opportunities for innovation …

Wettability is one of a solid surface's fundamental physical and chemical properties, which
involves a wide range of applications. Femtosecond laser microfabrication has many …

Liquid flowing around a solid edge, ie, overflow, is a commonly observed flow behavior.
Recent research into surface wetting properties and microstructure-controlled overflow …

Gradient heterostructures typically exhibit excellent mechanical properties. The traditional
laser shock method can produce only 1D or 2D gradient structures along the thickness of a …

Designing advanced interfacial materials is decisive to the improvement of multiphase
systems. Inspired by the superior floatability of Pistia stratiotes, here we present a …

Liquid marbles allow for quantities of various liquids to be encapsulated by hydrophobic
particles, thus ensuring isolation from the external environment. The unique properties …

Interfacial floater possessing an open surface diversifies the functions of current systems in
the field of solar evaporation, micro‐detector, multiphase catalysis, etc. However, most of the …

Manipulating micro/nanoparticles on deformed liquid interfaces induced by radiation
pressure presents an active, non‐invasive, and contactless method. However, a significant …

The 3D printing process enables to print objects having various functionalities at pre-
designed locations in the object. Hereby, we report on the printing of superhydrophobic …

Transition–metal-doped electrocatalysts are considered as low-cost alternatives of Pt and
RuO 2 electrocatalysts for large scale electrochemical generations of hydrogen and oxygen …