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This special issue aims at gathering the newest global research achievements, focusing on the perspectives of fundamental theories, enabling technologies, and engineering applications. Thereby, the special issue will guide and accelerate the research of Laser Micro/Nano-Manufacturing.

Engineering is an international peer-reviewed academic journal sponsored by Chinese Academy of Engineering. The journal is published on a monthly basis in English.

The problems and challenges caused by emerging contaminants in environment have gained great international concern in both developed and developing countries over the last decades, which have been the main driving forces for the rapid development of the control science and technology.

A new era of electricity is dawning that combines decarbonization of the grid with the extensive electrification of all sectors of society. A grid as smart as the Internet is needed to harness the full potential of renewables, accommodate technology disruptions, embrace the rise of prosumers, and seamlessly integrate microgrids.