Electron transport through nanoscale multilayer graphene and hexagonal boron nitride junctions

• Aleksandar Staykov and
• Takaya Fujisaki

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2132–2143, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.147

• [2], nanoscale electronics and electronic components [3], thermoelectric devices [4], and transparent films [5]. Graphene is a two-dimensional zero-bandgap semiconductor with excellent bulk conductivity. Its in-plane electron transport strongly depends on lattice order, lattice defects, and three

• graphene has focused on in-plane conductivity, and only very few studies have reported data on the electron transport properties between the adjacent planes [9][10][11][12][13]. Defects in graphene can alter its electronic states and lead to deviations from its intrinsic properties. We look at two common

• graphene-based electronics and as a dielectric material in nanoelectronics devices. It finds application regarding corrosion resistance and antioxidation protective coatings [19]. Due to its high thermal conductivity and electrical insulation, h-BN is used in thermal management applications. h-BN is used

Beyond the shell: exploring polymer–lipid interfaces in core–shell nanofibers to carry hyaluronic acid and β-caryophyllene

• Aline Tavares da Silva Barreto,
• Francisco Alexandrino-Júnior,
• Bráulio Soares Arcanjo,
• Paulo Henrique de Souza Picciani and
• Kattya Gyselle de Holanda e Silva

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2015–2033, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.139

• concentration, surface tension, conductivity, and solvent volatility, alongside careful consideration of electrospinning conditions, such as temperature and humidity [18][19]. The polymer selection of nanofibers intended for biomedical applications must prioritize not only mechanical strength, controlled

Laser ablation in liquids for shape-tailored synthesis of nanomaterials: status and challenges

• Natalie Tarasenka

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1963–1997, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.137

• heat transfer coefficient, Nu is the Nusselt number, k is thermal conductivity of the surrounding liquid, L is the characteristic length, and Tbl is the surrounding liquid boiling temperature. In order to analyse the reached temperatures and occurring thermal processes, the dissipated heat fluxes

Programmable soliton dynamics in all-Josephson-junction logic cells and networks

• Vsevolod I. Ruzhickiy,
• Anastasia A. Maksimovskaya,
• Sergey V. Bakurskiy,
• Andrey E. Schegolev,
• Maxim V. Tereshonok,
• Mikhail Yu. Kupriyanov,
• Nikolay V. Klenov and
• Igor I. Soloviev

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1883–1893, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.131

• delay is also affected by a length and a conductivity of an axon, which is quite simply imitated by means of a standard Josephson transmission line, as well as by means of all-JJTLs, discussed at the beginning of this article. A simple solution to modulate the propagation delay is to change the length

Electrical, photocatalytic, and sensory properties of graphene oxide and polyimide implanted with low- and medium-energy silver ions

• Josef Novák,
• Eva Štěpanovská,
• Petr Malinský,
• Vlastimil Mazánek,
• Jan Luxa,
• Ulrich Kentsch and
• Zdeněk Sofer

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1794–1811, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.123

• Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague 6, 166 28, Czech Republic Ion Beam Center, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden Rossendorf, 01328 Dresden, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.16.123 Abstract Precise control of electrical conductivity, humidity sensitivity, and photocatalytic

• various metallic ions available for ion implantation, Ag offers a unique combination of properties that make it particularly suitable for simultaneous enhancement of conductivity, humidity sensitivity, and photocatalytic activity [4]. Ag exhibits high electrical conductivity, strong catalytic activity

• , and pronounced plasmonic effects in the visible spectrum [5]. These synergistic characteristics make Ag ions especially advantageous for multifunctional material modification [6]. Silver is one of the metals with the highest electrical conductivity, and its ion implantation is an effective method for

Multifunctional anionic nanoemulsion with linseed oil and lecithin: a preliminary approach for dry eye disease

• Niédja Fittipaldi Vasconcelos,
• Almerinda Agrelli,
• Rayane Cristine Santos da Silva,
• Carina Lucena Mendes-Marques,
• Isabel Renata de Souza Arruda,
• Priscilla Stela Santana de Oliveira,
• Mércia Liane de Oliveira and
• Giovanna Machado

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1711–1733, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.120

• mL·min−1, using sealed aluminum pans (T181206 and T181128). Droplet size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, and conductivity Droplet size and polydispersity index (PdI) of the formulations were measured 24 h after preparation using dynamic light scattering with a Zetasizer Nano-ZS ZEN 3600 (Malvern

• Instruments, UK) at 25 °C. Before analysis, the samples were diluted 1:1000 with Milli-Q water, a standard dilution used to prevent multiple scattering without compromising micelle integrity. Measurements were performed at a 173° backscatter detection angle. Zeta potential and electrical conductivity were

• emulsion, if the component proportions in its formulation are adjusted to enhance stability. In this context, as an initial approach, different concentrations of lecithin were evaluated in pre-formulations (pre-emulsions). The results for particle size, polydispersity index, electrical conductivity, zeta

Ambient pressure XPS at MAX IV

• Mattia Scardamaglia,
• Ulrike Küst,
• Alexander Klyushin,
• Rosemary Jones,
• Jan Knudsen,
• Robert Temperton,
• Andrey Shavorskiy and
• Esko Kokkonen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1677–1694, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.118

• intercalate beneath graphene at around 220 °C, initiating a slower, undercover oxidation of copper to Cu2O. This process is a galvanic reaction facilitated by graphene’s high conductivity, enabling electron transfer from copper to oxygen atoms. However, the graphene/Cu2O hybrid structure slows further

Nanotechnology-based approaches for the removal of microplastics from wastewater: a comprehensive review

• Nayanathara O Sanjeev,
• Manjunath Singanodi Vallabha and
• Rebekah Rubidha Lisha Rabi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1607–1632, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.114

• area and layered, folded structures. These 2D materials are known for their chemical robustness, surface functionality, hydrophilicity, excellent electrical conductivity, and eco-friendly nature. Due to these properties, MXenes, particularly titanium carbide derivatives (Ti3C2Tx), have become widely

Bioinspired polypropylene-based functionally graded materials and metamaterials modeling the mistletoe–host interface

• Lina M. Rojas González,
• Naeim Ghavidelnia,
• Christoph Eberl and
• Max D. Mylo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1592–1606, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.113

• pressure during hot pressing also play a crucial role in the development of stable materials. The thermal conductivity is reduced by increasing the glass fiber content; thus, the molecular movement of the polymer is reduced, which affects the tensile modulus and the maximal strength of the material [41

Transient electronics for sustainability: Emerging technologies and future directions

• Jae-Young Bae,
• Myung-Kyun Choi and
• Seung-Kyun Kang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1545–1556, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.109

• challenges for applications requiring complete resorption within a short timeframe. In terms of electrical conductivity, bioresorbable metals still lag conventional interconnect materials such as copper, gold, and silver, showing reductions of up to 1.96- to 3.65-fold [60]. Despite these limitations

• conductivity and mechanical integrity, tend to gradually decline as the materials begin to degrade. This biodegradation is driven by the chemical nature of the materials and may occur through mechanisms such as hydrolysis, oxidation, or enzymatic reactions. The rate and pattern of performance deterioration are

• limited, both in terms of material diversity and tunability of properties such as bandgap and conductivity. To achieve truly multifunctional and reliable bioresorbable systems, future research must expand the material library to encompass semiconductors with varying bandgaps, high-conductivity metals with

Influence of laser beam profile on morphology and optical properties of silicon nanoparticles formed by laser ablation in liquid

• Natalie Tarasenka,
• Vladislav Kornev,
• Alena Nevar and
• Nikolai Tarasenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1533–1544, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.108

• , repetition rate, and liquid composition. The parameters of the ablated target, such as its optical characteristics and conductivity/resistivity, might also have a pronounced impact on size and morphology of the produced NPs. As demonstrated in [12], femtosecond laser ablation of silicon with varying

Dendrimer-modified carbon nanotubes for the removal and recovery of heavy metal ions from water

• Thao Quynh Ngan Tran,
• Huu Trung Nguyen,
• Subodh Kumar and
• Xuan Thang Cao

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1522–1532, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.107

• application in numerous fields [18][19][20][21][22][23]. CNTs are particularly attractive as support materials due to their high specific surface area, mechanical strength, and excellent electrical and thermal conductivity [24][25][26][27]. CNTs themselves have been utilized as adsorbents for removing heavy

Laser processing in liquids: insights into nanocolloid generation and thin film integration for energy, photonic, and sensing applications

• Akshana Parameswaran Sreekala,
• Pooja Raveendran Nair,
• Jithin Kundalam Kadavath,
• Bindu Krishnan,
• David Avellaneda Avellaneda,
• M. R. Anantharaman and
• Sadasivan Shaji

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1428–1498, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.104

• illustrations of the pulsed laser heating mechanism are presented in Figure 7f,g. Factors such as laser fluence, irradiation time, and solvent properties, such as dielectric constant and thermal conductivity, must be carefully controlled to optimize nanoparticle formation [49][68][69][75]. Other factors like

The role of biochar in combating microplastic pollution: a bibliometric analysis in environmental contexts

• Tuan Minh Truong Dang,
• Thao Thu Thi Huynh,
• Guo-Ping Chang-Chien and
• Ha Manh Bui

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1401–1416, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.102

• -stable aggregates by approximately 20% and a decline in saturated hydraulic conductivity by up to 70%. Moreover, the water content in soil at field capacity decreases between 10% and 65%, depending on soil texture, MP concentration, and size distribution [56]. Biochar application has shown potential in

Synthesis and antibacterial properties of nanosilver-modified cellulose triacetate membranes for seawater desalination

• Lei Wang,
• Shizhe Li,
• Kexin Xu,
• Wenjun Li,
• Ying Li and
• Gang Liu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1380–1391, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.100

• (FE-SEM, JEOS JSM6700F). An InoLab Cond 7310 conductivity meter was used to measure ion concentration. Fabrication of CTA membrane The membranes were prepared according to previous protocols with modifications [67]. Initially, the raw materials for the CTA film were dried in a vacuum oven at 80 °C for

• conductivity of the solution using a conductivity meter. (a) FTIR spectra of PDA, CTA, PCTA, and Ag@PCTA and (b) enlarged view of the FTIR region from 4000 to 2800 cm−1 for CTA, PCTA, and Ag@PCTA. (a) 13C NMR spectra and (b–d) TGA and DTA curves of CTA, PCTA, and Ag@PCTA. (a) XPS wide scan spectrum of CTA

Wavelength-dependent correlation of LIPSS periodicity and laser penetration depth in stainless steel

• Nitin Chaudhary,
• Chavan Akash Naik,
• Shilpa Mangalassery,
• Jai Prakash Gautam and
• Sri Ram Gopal Naraharisetty

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1302–1315, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.95

• wavelength and decreases with increasing metal conductivity [53]. In the literature, most researchers used high-intensity pulse lasers for works on laser welding and substrate melting [57][58][61][63][64][65][66][67]. However, we could not find any experimental works dedicated to unraveling the penetration

Enhancing the photoelectrochemical performance of BiOI-derived BiVO₄ films by controlled-intensity current electrodeposition

• Huu Phuc Dang,
• Khanh Quang Nguyen,
• Nguyen Thi Mai Tho and
• Tran Le

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1289–1301, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.94

• absorption, moderate bandgap (≈2.4 eV), high theoretical photocurrent density (≈7.5 mA·cm−2), and chemical stability in aqueous environments [7][8][9]. Nevertheless, BiVO4 suffers from intrinsic drawbacks such as low charge carrier mobility, limited conductivity, and rapid recombination of photogenerated

Acrocomia aculeata oil-loaded nanoemulsion: development, anti-inflammatory properties, and cytotoxicity evaluation

• Verónica Bautista-Robles,
• Hady Keita,
• Edgar Julián Paredes Gamero,
• Layna Tayná Brito Leite,
• Jessica de Araújo Isaías Muller,
• Mônica Cristina Toffoli Kadri,
• Ariadna Lafourcade Prada and
• Jesús Rafael Rodríguez Amado

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1277–1288, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.93

• 80®: Tween 80®), and 90% deionized water. The organic phase, composed of bocaiúva oil and surfactants, was stirred at 400 rpm at 35 °C for 20 min. The aqueous phase (deionized water with conductivity below 0.4 μS and pH 6.5) was added to the organic phase at 1 mL/min under continuous magnetic

Electronic and optical properties of chloropicrin adsorbed ZnS nanotubes: first principle analysis

• Prakash Yadav,
• Boddepalli SanthiBhushan and
• Anurag Srivastava

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1184–1196, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.87

• , optical absorption, and optical conductivity of the ZnS NT-CP system. Our findings reveal that the interaction between CP and ZnS NT induces notable changes in the electronic and optical properties of the nanotube, including a substantial bandgap reduction of up to ≈40% for the specific orientation A. The

• spectra and optical conductivity peaks, highlight the potential of ZnS NT for designing sensitive and reusable CP gas sensors. Keywords: chemical sensor; chloropicrin (CP); density functional theory; zinc sulfide nanotubes (ZnS NTs); Introduction Chloropicrin (CP), also known as trichloronitromethane

• ][30][31][32][33][34][35]. ZnS NTs are well-suited for gas sensing applications owing to their unique features. These include a high surface area for enhanced gas adsorption, semiconducting properties that enable measurable conductivity changes in the presence of target gases, and their ability to form

Crystalline and amorphous structure selectivity of ignoble high-entropy alloy nanoparticles during laser ablation in organic liquids is set by pulse duration

• Robert Stuckert,
• Felix Pohl,
• Oleg Prymak,
• Ulrich Schürmann,
• Christoph Rehbock,
• Lorenz Kienle and
• Stephan Barcikowski

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1141–1159, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.84

• ; therefore, the durations for the Cantor alloy may differ due to lower thermal conductivity [101][102] and different electron–phonon-coupling strength. Although statistical quantification of carbon content inside the core structures of HEA nanoparticles requires further in-depth analysis with specialized

Soft materials nanoarchitectonics: liquid crystals, polymers, gels, biomaterials, and others

• Katsuhiko Ariga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1025–1067, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.77

• . The following examples illustrate the potential of nanoarchitectonics based on plastic crystals. Solid electrolytes can be used safely in secondary magnesium batteries but show lower ionic conductivity compared to conventional liquid electrolytes. A class of solid electrolyte known as organic ionic

• plastic crystals exhibits exceptional thermal stability, electrochemical stability, and ionic conductivity, making it a promising option. Yoshizawa-Fujita and co-authors investigated the impact of anion species and Mg salt concentration on the characteristics of pyrrolidinium-based organic ionic plastic

• as new organic solid electrolyte materials. However, their practical application remains elusive due to insufficient mechanical strength and ionic conductivity. Yoshizawa-Fujita and colleagues introduced a lithium salt, lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)amide, and an inorganic solid electrolyte

Multifunctional properties of bio-poly(butylene succinate) reinforced with multiwalled carbon nanotubes

• Volodymyr Krasinskyi,
• Krzysztof Bajer,
• Ludmila Dulebova,
• Nickolas Polychronopoulos,
• Oksana Krasinska and
• Daniel Kaczor

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1014–1024, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.76

• strength, thermal stability, and biodegradability. However, to broaden its range of applications, certain properties require enhancement, including mechanical performance, thermal and electrical conductivity, biodegradation rate, and barrier properties [1][2][3][4][5]. The limited biodegradability of PBS

• , 2, and 3 wt % of MWCNTs functionalized with carboxyl groups with PBS in a batch mixer resulted in a uniform distribution of agglomerated MWCNTs within the polymer matrix, an increase in the storage modulus, and enhanced electrical conductivity of PBS. Moreover, MWCNTs had a significant effect on the

• temperatures, while impact strength showed a slight decrease [18]. MWCNTs modified with poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) increased the crystallization temperature of PBS by 14 °C even at a concentration of 0.05 wt % [22]. Moreover, a significant increase in electrical conductivity was observed at an MWCNT

Shape, membrane morphology, and morphodynamic response of metabolically active human mitochondria revealed by scanning ion conductance microscopy

• Eric Lieberwirth,
• Anja Schaeper,
• Regina Lange,
• Ingo Barke,
• Simone Baltrusch and
• Sylvia Speller

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 951–967, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.73

• cation layer on their surfaces, which is responsible for ionic conductivity in physiological media (Figure 8b). Microtubules align along direct current electric field lines and can be vibrationally excited at megahertz frequencies by electric dipole antennas [46]. Other relevant properties include

Synthesis of biowaste-derived carbon-dot-mediated silver nanoparticles and the evaluation of electrochemical properties for supercapacitor electrodes

• Navya Kumari Tenkayala,
• Chandan Kumar Maity,
• Md Moniruzzaman and
• Subramani Devaraju

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 933–943, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.71

• density, quick charge/discharge capacity, and an outstanding retention rate. Nanocarbons are the appropriate candidates for EDLCs due to their high surface charge-storage ability and high conductivity [8][9][10]. The development of electrode materials with an efficient EDLC and pseudocapacitor properties

• in electrochemical energy storage applications given their exceptional chemical durability, high electronic conductivity, and surface chemical characteristics. Due to these characteristics, AgNPs possess the capacity to function as the electrode material for supercapacitors. Numerous reports have

Structural and magnetic properties of microwave-synthesized reduced graphene oxide/VO₂/Fe₂O₃ nanocomposite

• Sumanta Sahoo,
• Ankur Sood and
• Sung Soo Han

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 921–932, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.70

• in a honeycomb fashion enabled this special class of materials to exhibit desirable characteristics, such as enhanced electrical conductivity, higher mechanical strength, elevated surface area, and high thermal and chemical stability. Owing to such improved characteristics, graphene materials