We review past and recent progress in nanoimprint lithography (NIL) methods to (nano-)
structure inorganic materials from sol–gel liquid formulations and colloidal suspensions onto …

Wetting of a sessile droplet on structured or patterned surface can be found in a broad range
of applications. The researchers have been promoted to keep working on the topic. The …

Solution‐processed inorganic nanoporous films are key components for the vast spectrum of
applications ranging from dew harvesting to solar cells. Shaping them into complex …

Simple methods for the collection and transportation of water droplets can solve complex
problems, but developing technologies to achieve this is a challenge. To this end …

Metal-assisted chemical etching (MACE) has emerged as an effective method to fabricate
high aspect ratio nanostructures. This method requires a catalytic mask that is generally …

We present that the tailored nanopatterning with tunable shape, depth, and dimension for
diverse application-specific designs can be realized by utilizing controlled dynamic …

Microlens arrays are key elements for light management in optoelectronic devices. The
recent advancement in the wearable intelligent electronics has driven the development of …

Steering capillary flow in textiles is of great significance in developing affordable and
portable microfluidics devices. However, owing to the complex fibrous network, it remains a …

Drop morphology can be manipulated by designing localized solid/liquid interactions to
create a favorable interfacial energy equilibrium. A topographical surface with hierarchical …

The anisotropic droplet formulation is generalized from hydrophilic to superhydrophobic
surfaces. An experimental method to calibrate the ellipsoidal droplet volume on both …