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ArticleNature communications2026

3D lithography of diamond thermal emitters for microscale emissivity control.

Zhuo Wang, Fanrong Zeng, Rongze Ma, Jiaxin Tang, Meng Shi, Jianrong Qiu, Bo Zhang

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Article in Nature communications, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Zhuo Wang *State Key Laboratory of Extreme Photonics and Instrumentation, College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. wzsunflower@zju.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1076-072X
Fanrong ZengState Key Laboratory of Extreme Photonics and Instrumentation, College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Rongze MaState Key Laboratory of Extreme Photonics and Instrumentation, College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Jiaxin TangState Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.
Meng ShiState Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China. mengshi@xjtu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2577-5756
Jianrong QiuState Key Laboratory of Extreme Photonics and Instrumentation, College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. qjr@zju.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3148-2500
Bo Zhang *State Key Laboratory of Extreme Photonics and Instrumentation, College of Optical Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. zhangbobo@zju.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7844-4977

Funding

China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2025M780798National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 12304349National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 52432001Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province (Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation) LDG25F050001
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Abstract

On-demand control of material emissivity presents a compelling avenue for innovating both fundamental research and engineering applications. However, a solution for high-precision, wide range, and multi-degree-of-freedom emissivity modulation remains an unmet challenge. Here, we demonstrate programmable absorptive microcavity arrays within bulk diamond using a minimalist ultrafast laser-induced composite micro-nanostructuring approach. These microcavities incorporate amorphous layers and numerous random nanostructures, exhibiting exceptional broadband emissivity (reaching ~0.97 across 0.25-25 μm). By tuning the structural characteristics of the microcavities, we demonstrate pixel-level microscale emissivity manipulation within the diamond matrix. The engineered thermal emitters enable multiple advanced performances: high resolution, fast response, angular independence, and remarkable stability. These findings unlock diverse brand-new applications, including 3D thermal displays, thermal encryption, and multi-dimensional information recording. Our methodology represents a new paradigm for establishing a versatile thermal radiation management platform in a highly transparent medium, bridging the gap from 2D on-surface towards 3D free-space emissivity engineering for next-generation thermal-photonics technologies.

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