OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing is 8. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Projection micro stereolithography based 3D printing and its applications	217
Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) porous structures: from multi-scale design, precise additive manufacturing to multidisciplinary applications	141
Electrostatic atomization minimum quantity lubrication machining: from mechanism to application	129
Sub-10 nm fabrication: methods and applications	110
Emerging miniaturized energy storage devices for microsystem applications: from design to integration	96
An overview of laser-based multiple metallic material additive manufacturing: from macro- to micro-scales	90
Creep feed grinding induced gradient microstructures in the superficial layer of turbine blade root of single crystal nickel-based superalloy	82
Defect inspection technologies for additive manufacturing	74
Bioinspired micro/nanostructured surfaces prepared by femtosecond laser direct writing for multi-functional applications	72
A review on microstructures and properties of high entropy alloys manufactured by selective laser melting	69
Conformal manufacturing of soft deformable sensors on the curved surface	69
Atomic and close-to-atomic scale manufacturing: perspectives and measures	60
Molecular dynamics simulation of the material removal in the scratching of 4H-SiC and 6H-SiC substrates	57
Towards understanding the brittle–ductile transition in the extreme manufacturing	56
Understand anisotropy dependence of damage evolution and material removal during nanoscratch of MgF₂ single crystals	52
Irregular LIPSS produced on metals by single linearly polarized femtosecond laser	52
Atomic level deposition to extend Moore’s law and beyond	44
Advances in selective laser sintering of polymers	42
A review of the techniques for the mold manufacturing of micro/nanostructures for precision glass molding	40
Underwater gas self-transportation along femtosecond laser-written open superhydrophobic surface microchannels (<100 µm) for bubble/gas manipulation	39
Fundamentals of atomic and close-to-atomic scale manufacturing: a review	37
Directed self-assembly of block copolymers for sub-10 nm fabrication	36
3D printed ultra-fast photothermal responsive shape memory hydrogel for microrobots	35
Polishing and planarization of single crystal diamonds: state-of-the-art and perspectives	32
High-efficiency forming processes for complex thin-walled titanium alloys components: state-of-the-art and perspectives	31

Femtosecond laser shockwave peening ablation in liquids for hierarchical micro/nanostructuring of brittle silicon and its biological application	31
Advances in the design and manufacturing of novel freeform optics	31
3D printed hydrogel for soft thermo-responsive smart window	31
Laser metal deposition of refractory high-entropy alloys for high-throughput synthesis and structure-property characterization	28
Optical wafer defect inspection at the 10 nm technology node and beyond	28
Femtosecond laser fabrication of nanograting-based distributed fiber sensors for extreme environmental applications	28
Achieving a sub-10 nm nanopore array in silicon by metal-assisted chemical etching and machine learning	27
Low voltage and robust InSe memristor using van der Waals electrodes integration	27
Guiding magnetic liquid metal for flexible circuit	26
Thermal behavior of materials in laser-assisted extreme manufacturing: Raman-based novel characterization	25
Novel water-based nanolubricant with superior tribological performance in hot steel rolling	25
Investigation of melt-growth alumina/aluminum titanate composite ceramics prepared by directed energy deposition	25
The fabrication, characterization and functionalization in molecular electronics	25
Study of the intrinsic mechanisms of nickel additive for grain refinement and strength enhancement of laser aided additively manufactured Ti–6Al–4V	24
Mass transfer techniques for large-scale and high-density microLED arrays	23
3D/4D printed bio-piezoelectric smart scaffolds for next-generation bone tissue engineering	23
Recent advances in nanofiber-based flexible transparent electrodes	23
Femtosecond-laser sharp shaping of millimeter-scale geometries with vertical sidewalls	22
Research progress on preparation technology of oxide dispersion strengthened steel for nuclear energy	21
Theoretical and experimental investigation of chemical mechanical polishing of W–Ni–Fe alloy	20
Temperature field model in surface grinding: a comparative assessment	20
Flexible temperature sensor with high sensitivity ranging from liquid nitrogen temperature to 1200 °C	20
Fabrication of extreme wettability surface for controllable droplet manipulation over a wide temperature range	20
3D printed fiber sockets for plug and play micro-optics	20
Programmable robotized ‘transfer-and-jet’ printing for large, 3D curved electronics on complex surfaces	20
Challenges in laser-assisted milling of titanium alloys	20
Effect of tool geometry on ultraprecision machining of soft-brittle materials: a comprehensive review	20
Reshapeable, rehealable and recyclable sensor fabricated by direct ink writing of conductive composites based on covalent adaptable network polymers	19
Investigation of the friction coefficient evolution and lubricant breakdown behaviour of AA7075 aluminium alloy forming processes at elevated temperatures	19
A thermal actuated switchable dry adhesive with high reversibility for transfer printing	19
Surface defects incorporated diamond machining of silicon	19
Nanodot array deposition via single shot laser interference pattern using laser-induced forward transfer	19
Will GHz burst mode create a new path to femtosecond laser processing?	18
Near-field radiative heat transfer in hyperbolic materials	18
Precision integration of grating-based polarizers onto focal plane arrays of near-infrared photovoltaic detectors for enhanced contrast polarimetric imaging	18
Enhanced ablation efficiency for silicon by femtosecond laser microprocessing with GHz bursts in MHz bursts(BiBurst)	18
Wideband mid-infrared thermal emitter based on stacked nanocavity metasurfaces	17
Innovation for forming aluminum alloy thin shells at ultra-low temperature by the dual enhancement effect	17
Encryption/decryption and microtarget capturing by pH-driven Janus microstructures fabricated by the same femtosecond laser printing parameters	17
Recent progress in synthesis and surface modification of nickel-rich layered oxide cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries	17
Scanning probe lithography on calixarene towards single-digit nanometer fabrication	17
Laser-induced microjet-assisted ablation for high-quality microfabrication	16
Cooling rate calibration and mapping of ultra-short pulsed laser modifications in fused silica by Raman and Brillouin spectroscopy	16
Influence of heat treatment on microstructure, mechanical and corrosion behavior of WE43 alloy fabricated by laser-beam powder bed fusion	16
Rapid subsurface damage detection of SiC using inductivity coupled plasma	16
Atomic layer deposition for nanoscale oxide semiconductor thin film transistors: review and outlook	16
Compressive mechanical properties and shape memory effect of NiTi gradient lattice structures fabricated by laser powder bed fusion	15
Two-dimensional laser-induced periodic surface structures formed on crystalline silicon by GHz burst mode femtosecond laser pulses	15
Tailoring mechanical properties of PμSL 3D-printed structures via size effect	15
Investigation of the trajectory uniformity in water dissolution ultraprecision continuous polishing of large-sized KDP crystal	15

Laser machining fundamentals: micro, nano, atomic and close-to-atomic scales	14
Feasibility study of wave-motion milling of carbon fiber reinforced plastic holes	14
Ultrafast synthetic strategies under extreme heating conditions toward single-atom catalysts	14
Localized electrodeposition micro additive manufacturing of pure copper microstructures	14
Manufacturing of graphene based synaptic devices for optoelectronic applications	14
Crack-free high-aspect ratio holes in glasses by top–down percussion drilling with infrared femtosecond laser GHz-bursts	14
Damage evolution and removal behaviors of GaN crystals involved in double-grits grinding	14
Nontraditional energy-assisted mechanical machining of difficult-to-cut materials and components in aerospace community: a comparative analysis	14
Microstructure-based three-dimensional characterization of chip formation and surface generation in the machining of particulate-reinforced metal matrix composites	14
Bifunctional flexible electrochromic energy storage devices based on silver nanowire flexible transparent electrodes	14
Atomic layer deposition to heterostructures for application in gas sensors	13
Bionic microchannels for step lifting transpiration	13
Design of a motorised plasma delivery system for ultra-precision large optical fabrication	13
Tool path generation and optimization for freeform surface diamond turning based on an independently controlled fast tool servo	13
Recent advances in the mechanics of 2D materials	12
Burst mode enabled ultrafast laser inscription inside gallium arsenide	12
Abnormal interfacial bonding mechanisms of multi-material additive-manufactured tungsten–stainless steel sandwich structure	12
Modulation of the thermal transport of micro-structured materials from 3D printing	12
First-principles investigation of the significant anisotropy and ultrahigh thermoelectric efficiency of a novel two-dimensional Ga₂I₂S₂ at room temperature	12
Optimizing film thickness to delay strut fracture in high-entropy alloy composite microlattices	12
3D printed fiber-optic nanomechanical bioprobe	12
In-situ structural evolution of Bi₂O₃ nanoparticle catalysts for CO₂ electroreduction	12
Intermolecular and surface forces in atomic-scale manufacturing	11
Mechanical property and biological behaviour of additive manufactured TiNi functionally graded lattice structure	11
Atomic precision manufacturing of carbon nanotube—a perspective	10
Friction behaviors in the metal cutting process: state of the art and future perspectives	10
Porous metal implants: processing, properties, and challenges	10
Ceramic particles reinforced copper matrix composites manufactured by advanced powder metallurgy: preparation, performance, and mechanisms	10
Ultrafast quasi-three-dimensional imaging	10
CMOS-compatible neuromorphic devices for neuromorphic perception and computing: a review	9
Auxetic mechanical metamaterials: from soft to stiff	9
Progresses on cryo-tribology: lubrication mechanisms, detection methods and applications	9
Meta-silencer with designable timbre	8
Selective liquid directional steering enabled by dual-scale reentrant ratchets	8
Implications of using two low-power continuous-wave lasers for polishing	8
Surface form inspection with contact coordinate measurement: a review	8
Review of the structure and performance of through-holed anodes and cathodes prepared with a picosecond pulsed laser for lithium-ion batteries	8
Numerical simulation of materials-oriented ultra-precision diamond cutting: review and outlook	8
Formation mechanism of inherent spatial heterogeneity of microstructure and mechanical properties of NiTi SMA prepared by laser directed energy deposition	8
Textile electronics for wearable applications	8
Two/Quasi-two-dimensional perovskite-based heterostructures: construction, properties and applications	8
Will high-entropy carbides and borides be enabling materials for extreme environments?	8
Laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing of NiTi shape memory alloys: a review	8
Additive manufacturing of magnesium and its alloys: process-formability-microstructure-performance relationship and underlying mechanism	8