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Plasmonic color printing presents a sustainable solution for vibrant and durable color reproduction by leveraging the light-manipulating properties of nanostructures. However, the fabrication of plasmonic nanostructures has posed challenges, hindering widespread adoption. In this paper, we introduce plasmonic reflector arrays (PRAs) composed of three layers─Ag nanoparticles (NPs), an AlO spacer, and an Ag reflector─deposited via physical vapor deposition (PVD). By employing nanosecond and femtosecond laser writing techniques, we manipulate the surface morphology of silver nanoparticles on PRAs, resulting in a diverse range of structural colors that are both polarization-insensitive and polarization-sensitive. Furthermore, we demonstrate the versatility of nanosecond laser writing in creating intricate patterns on PRAs. Additionally, we propose a novel two-step method combining nanosecond and femtosecond laser processing to embed QR code patterns into PRAs, showcasing their potential for secure data encryption and transmission. This research underscores the promising applications of PRAs in advanced color printing and secure optical data encoding.
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Two-photon polymerization (TPP) enables the fabrication of intricate 3D microstructures with submicron precision, offering significant potential in biomedical applications like tissue engineering. In such applications, to print materials and structures with defined mechanics, it is crucial to understand how TPP printing parameters impact the material properties in a physiologically relevant liquid environment. Herein, an experimental approach utilizing microscale tensile testing (μTT) for the systematic measurement of TPP-fabricated microfibers submerged in liquid as a function of printing parameters is introduced.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Cosmet Dermatol
September 2025
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, San Diego, California, USA.
Background: With the rise of regenerative medicine and geroscience, translational research has shifted focus from lifespan to healthspan-years lived in good health. Applied to aesthetic medicine, the authors introduce the concept of "skinspan," to both describe the period during which skin maintains a youthful, healthy appearance, and additionally to serve as a tool for the cosmetic consult.
Aims: The aim of this comprehensive review is to illuminate "skinspan" as a framework for guiding long-term skin health.
Nanomicro Lett
September 2025
State Key Laboratory of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Shenyang Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, 110016, People's Republic of China.
In the realm of secure information storage, optical encryption has emerged as a vital technique, particularly with the miniaturization of encryption devices. However, many existing systems lack the necessary reconfigurability and dynamic functionality. This study presents a novel approach through the development of dynamic optical-to-chemical energy conversion metamaterials, which enable enhanced steganography and multilevel information storage.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFACS Appl Mater Interfaces
September 2025
School of Manufacture Science and Engineering, School of Information Engineering, Key Laboratory of Testing Technology for Manufacturing Process, Ministry of Education, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang 621010, China.
The Leidenfrost effect enables near-frictionless droplet transport by suspending droplets on vapor layers, making it pivotal for contact-free manipulation in microscale chemical reactions and material transport applications. Traditional ratchet structures that drive Leidenfrost droplet motion require the substrate material to be heated above the higher Leidenfrost point (LFP) critical temperature, which imposes significant demands on energy consumption and material heat resistance. Herein, we proposed a method that integrates femtosecond laser-induced deposition with femtosecond direct writing to fabricate a textured superwettable patterned surface, achieving directional droplet navigation at a notably low temperature of just 155 °C.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Endod
August 2025
School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China; Clinical Research Center for Oral Tissue Deficiency Diseases of Fujian Province, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China. Electronic address:
Introduction: This report presented the successful application of laser-assisted regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) in managing perforating internal root resorption (PIRR) in a mature incisor.
Methods: A 24-year-old female with a history of trauma was referred for treatment of her maxillary anterior tooth. Clinical examination and cone-beam computed tomography imaging revealed that tooth #9 had PIRR with a lateral inflammatory lesion and thin canal walls.