Laser micro/nano patterning of hydrophobic surface by contact particle lens array

► A method for transporting a monolayer array of 1 micron particles is developed. ► Patterning of hydrophobic surfaces is carried out for the first time. ► Coupled electromagnetic and thermal modelling is used for understanding process. ► Experimentation to generate features beyond diffraction limit. ► Repeated use of Contact particles is carried out for the first time.