Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Hydroxyl Radical-Initiated Oxidation of Isoprene Leads to a Cyclic Peroxyhemiacetal via 1,6-Hydrogen Shift Chemistry That Yields Secondary Organic Aerosol.

Environmental science & technology·2026
Same author

A <sup>1</sup>H Background-Free 3D Printing Digital Light Processing Resin for Applications in NMR Spectroscopy.

Analytical chemistry·2025
Same author

Friction anisotropy in the sliding motion of polymer microspheres on a compliant rippled surface.

Physical review. E·2025
Same author

Tracing the Formation of Femtosecond Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures (LIPSS) by Implanted Markers.

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2024
Same author

Exploration of Materials for Three-Dimensional NMR Microcoil Production via CNC Micromilling and Laser Etching.

Analytical chemistry·2024
Same author

Influence of microbially fermented 2´-fucosyllactose on neuronal-like cell activity in an <i>in vitro</i> co-culture system.

Frontiers in nutrition·2024
Same journal

Correction: Yang et al. Microstructural Characteristics of High-Pressure Die Casting with High Strength-Ductility Synergy Properties: A Review. <i>Materials</i> 2023, <i>16</i>, 1954.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Effect of La and Ce Microalloying on the Corrosion Resistance of 0.4Sb Low-Alloy Steel in a Harsh Marine Atmospheric Environment.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

High-Temperature Properties of Magnesium Ammonium Phosphate Cement Modified with Gold Tailings.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

A Study on the Evolution of Intermetallic Phase Microstructure and High-Temperature Creep Behavior in Mg-8.0Al-1.0Nd-1.5Gd-Mn Alloys.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Material-Driven Clinical Complications in Mechanical Circulatory Support: From Blood-Material Interactions to Device-Related Adverse Events.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same journal

Influence of Final Irrigation on Calcium Silicate-Based Sealer Dentinal Tubular Penetration: A Systematic Review.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 25, 2026

Laser Micromachining for Polymer Surface Topography Design
05:49

Laser Micromachining for Polymer Surface Topography Design

Published on: September 19, 2025

530

Bio-Inspired Functional Surfaces Based on Laser-Induced Periodic Surface Structures.

Frank A Müller1, Clemens Kunz2, Stephan Gräf3

  • 1Otto Schott Institute of Materials Research (OSIM), Löbdergraben 32, Jena 07743, Germany. Frank.Mueller@uni-jena.de.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 5, 2017
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Nature utilizes micro/nanostructures to solve surface challenges. Ultra-short pulsed lasers create laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS), mimicking these natural designs for advanced material properties.

Keywords:
antireflective surfacesbio-inspired materialsfunctional surfaceslaser-induced periodic surface structuresoptical propertiesstructural colorssuperhydrophobicitytribologyultra-short laser pulseswettability

More Related Videos

Multiscale Structures Aggregated by Imprinted Nanofibers for Functional Surfaces
06:14

Multiscale Structures Aggregated by Imprinted Nanofibers for Functional Surfaces

Published on: September 11, 2018

7.0K
Author Spotlight: Advancements and Applications in Nanoparticle Synthesis Through Laser Ablation in Liquids
06:15

Author Spotlight: Advancements and Applications in Nanoparticle Synthesis Through Laser Ablation in Liquids

Published on: June 16, 2023

2.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 25, 2026

Laser Micromachining for Polymer Surface Topography Design
05:49

Laser Micromachining for Polymer Surface Topography Design

Published on: September 19, 2025

530
Multiscale Structures Aggregated by Imprinted Nanofibers for Functional Surfaces
06:14

Multiscale Structures Aggregated by Imprinted Nanofibers for Functional Surfaces

Published on: September 11, 2018

7.0K
Author Spotlight: Advancements and Applications in Nanoparticle Synthesis Through Laser Ablation in Liquids
06:15

Author Spotlight: Advancements and Applications in Nanoparticle Synthesis Through Laser Ablation in Liquids

Published on: June 16, 2023

2.7K

Area of Science:

  • Surface science and nanotechnology
  • Biomimetics and materials engineering

Background:

  • Nature employs micro/nanostructures to engineer surface properties for various functions.
  • These natural solutions address challenges in wettability, reflectivity, and friction.
  • Mimicking these structures offers pathways to advanced material functionalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the physical principles behind laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS).
  • To explore biological examples of natural surface engineering.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of LIPSS applications in creating functional surfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Review of physical mechanisms for LIPSS generation.
  • Analysis of biological surface structures and their functions.
  • Compilation of recent research on LIPSS for surface modification.

Main Results:

  • LIPSS generation is explained by physical principles.
  • Diverse biological examples demonstrate nature's surface engineering strategies.
  • LIPSS enable the creation of superhydrophobic, anti-reflective, colored, and drag-resistant surfaces.

Conclusions:

  • LIPSS offer a versatile method to replicate nature's surface solutions.
  • Significant progress has been made in applying LIPSS for functional surfaces.
  • Future developments promise novel applications of LIPSS-based materials.