journal article·2025-11Open access

Multifunctional Micro/Nanostructured Interfaces, Fabrication Technologies, Wetting Control, and Future Prospects

Seo Rim Park, Myung Seo Kim, Seong Min Yoon, Seo Na Yoon, Yu Ju Han, Sun Hye Yoon, Jun Ho Song, Na Ye Jang, Chae Hyeok Yoon, Woo Young Kim, Seok Kim, Young Tae Cho

Advanced Materials Interfaces· Volume 12· Issue 22

Abstract

Abstract Recent advances in micro/nanostructured surfaces have facilitated the development of multifunctional materials with remarkable liquid repellency, anti‐fouling, particle capture, and electronic performances. Inspired by natural surfaces such as lotus leaves and springtail arthropod skin, these engineered interfaces employ hierarchical and reentrant geometries to regulate wetting behavior and interfacial energy. This review summarizes recent progress in the scalable fabrication of complex surface architectures, focusing on techniques such as UV nanoimprint lithography, digital light processing, and roll‐to‐roll imprinting. These approaches, often combined with advanced process innovations such as oxygen‐inhibited curing and mold tiling, have demonstrated the capability to fabricate precise large‐area microstructures with high throughput. Applications in superomniphobic, anti‐icing, anti‐microbial, and biomimetic replicas are highlighted, demonstrating both laboratory breakthroughs and industrial potential. Finally, the review addresses key challenges such as scalability, durability, and sustainability, and proposes future directions that integrate computational modeling. This review serves as a practical guide for researchers and engineers in the design and implementation of next‐generation functional surfaces.
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OpenAlex topics: Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity · Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies · Nanofabrication and Lithography Techniques

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Affiliations

Department of Smart Manufacturing Engineering Changwon National University Changwon 51140 Republic of Korea

Global Institute for Advanced Nanoscience & Technology (GIANT) Changwon National University Changwon 51140 Republic of Korea

Department of Mechanical Engineering Yonsei University 50 Yonsei‐ro Seodaemun‐gu Seoul 03722 Republic of Korea

Funding

National Research Foundation of Korea

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