Recent status and advanced progress of tip effect induced by micro-nanostructure

The unique structural features represented by micro-nanoneedle tip structure reflect wonderful physical and chemical properties. The tip effect includes the concentration of energy such as electrons, photons and magnetism in the tip region, which has promising applications in the fields of energy conversion, water capture, environmental restoration and so on. In this review, a comprehensive and systematic summary of the latest advances in the application of the tip effect in different fields is provided. Utilizing advanced Finite Difference Time Domain simulation, we further propose our understanding of the fundamental mechanism of the tip effect induced by micro-nanostructure. However, we need to forge the present study to further reveal the essential law of the tip effect from the perspective of theoretical calculations. This review would provide a solid foundation for further development and application of the tip effect.