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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Surface Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Laser-induced periodic surface structures (LIPSS) enable nanostructuring of solids for diverse applications.
  • Current laser processing achieves high rates (m²/min), but industrial LIPSS use is limited.
  • Challenges include controlling nanoscale topography, surface chemistry, and long-term stability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify open questions in LIPSS research.
  • Discuss technological limitations hindering industrial application.
  • Outline the current status of theoretical modeling for LIPSS.

Main Methods:

  • Perspective article synthesizing current knowledge.
  • Analysis of challenges in LIPSS fabrication and application.
  • Review of theoretical modeling approaches.

Main Results:

  • LIPSS offer significant potential across optics, medicine, tribology, and energy.
  • Key limitations involve the interplay of topography and chemistry, process control, and stability.
  • Theoretical modeling of LIPSS is an active but developing area.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to address LIPSS control, chemistry, and stability.
  • Overcoming these limitations will facilitate industrial transfer of LIPSS technology.
  • Stimulating development is crucial for advancing LIPSS applications.