Current status of using adsorbent nanomaterials for removing microplastics from water supply systems: a mini review

• Nguyen Thi Nhan and
• Tran Le Luu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1837–1850, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.127

• aquatic ecosystems by interfering with feeding patterns (reduced ingestion rates), reproduction (lower egg production and fertilization success), and growth rates (lack of energy and tissue damage) in marine organisms [11][12]. Thus, the persistence of MPs threatens not only biodiversity and ecosystem

Exploring the potential of polymers: advancements in oral nanocarrier technology

• Rousilândia de Araujo Silva,
• Igor Eduardo Silva Arruda,
• Luise Lopes Chaves,
• Mônica Felts de La Roca Soares and
• Jose Lamartine Soares Sobrinho

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1751–1793, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.122

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

• severe impact because of their small size, widespread presence, and ability to absorb pollutants [43]. Once consumed, MPs may cause physical harm to organisms, restrict food intake and interfere with plankton feeding [44]. Additionally, they can also damage the digestive tract, potentially affecting

• polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), PET, and polyester. These microorganisms have been identified in environments heavily contaminated with plastics, such as municipal landfills, dumpsites, polluted water bodies, and even in the digestive systems of plastic-feeding insects. Advances in

Heat-induced transformation of nickel-coated polycrystalline diamond film studied in situ by XPS and NEXAFS

• Olga V. Sedelnikova,
• Yuliya V. Fedoseeva,
• Dmitriy V. Gorodetskiy,
• Yuri N. Palyanov,
• Elena V. Shlyakhova,
• Eugene A. Maksimovskiy,
• Anna A. Makarova,
• Lyubov G. Bulusheva and
• Aleksandr V. Okotrub

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 887–898, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.67

• the dangling bonds and producing the sp2 carbon on the free diamond surface, or diffuse into the Ni bulk, feeding the graphite formation from the side of the catalytic particle [19]. Comparing the morphology of Ni-coated SCDs annealed under similar conditions revealed the anisotropic nature of both

Fabrication of hafnium-based nanoparticles and nanostructures using picosecond laser ablation

• Abhishek Das,
• Mangababu Akkanaboina,
• Jagannath Rathod,
• R. Sai Prasad Goud,
• Kanaka Ravi Kumar,
• Raghu C. Reddy,
• Ratheesh Ravendran,
• Katia Vutova,
• S. V. S. Nageswara Rao and
• Venugopal Rao Soma

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1639–1653, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.129

• mbar) using an electron beam melting furnace having a beam power of 60 kW (ELIT 60) at an accelerating voltage of 24 kV in a water-cooled crucible with feeding mechanism and an extraction system [32]. All operations were conducted at the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (CMET), Hyderabad

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles derived from algae and their larvicidal properties to control Aedes aegypti

• Matheus Alves Siqueira de Assunção,
• Douglas Dourado,
• Daiane Rodrigues dos Santos,
• Gabriel Bezerra Faierstein,
• Mara Elga Medeiros Braga,
• Severino Alves Junior,
• Rosângela Maria Rodrigues Barbosa,
• Herminio José Cipriano de Sousa and
• Fábio Rocha Formiga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1566–1575, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.123

• the presence or absence of larvae feeding must be established for better reliability of larvicidal studies. Furthermore, although the studies included did not carry out toxicity studies on non-target species, it is important to highlight the need for studies such as phytotoxicity, in vitro studies in

Hymenoptera and biomimetic surfaces: insights and innovations

• Vinicius Marques Lopez,
• Carlo Polidori and
• Rhainer Guillermo Ferreira

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1333–1352, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.107

• morphological and functional innovations predominantly involve the slender waist of Apocrita wasps, the stinging mechanism observed in Aculeata, parasitoidism (a specialized form of carnivorous behavior), and secondary phytophagy (a reversion to plant-based feeding) [7]. Hymenoptera are also well known as the

• ligustica) facilitate nectar-dipping by minimizing drag, enabling the bees to feed more efficiently [75]. The unique morphology and dynamic movement of the bee’s hairy tongue optimizes nectar feeding while conserving energy, providing insights into design methodologies for fluid transport devices using

• specialized form of carnivory wherein the parasitoid completes its entire life cycle by feeding exclusively on a single host individual. This strategic adaptation is prevalent among Hymenoptera, with an estimated 70% of known hymenopteran species embracing this lifestyle [153]. As a result of evolutionary

Interaction of graphene oxide with tannic acid: computational modeling and toxicity mitigation in C. elegans

• Romana Petry,
• James M. de Almeida,
• Francine Côa,
• Felipe Crasto de Lima,
• Diego Stéfani T. Martinez and
• Adalberto Fazzio

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1297–1311, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.105

• -selective feeding mechanism, which transports particles in the size range from 0.5 to 3 μm to the intestinal lumen [59][60]. Therefore, even at higher doses, we did not observe a linear relationship between C. elegans’ survival and the material’s concentration. Considering this, we evaluated the effects of

Electrospun nanofibers: building blocks for the repair of bone tissue

• Tuğrul Mert Serim,
• Gülin Amasya,
• Tuğba Eren-Böncü,
• Ceyda Tuba Şengel-Türk and
• Ayşe Nurten Özdemir

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 941–953, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.77

•  2. There are basically four main elements in an electrospinning assembly. These are (i) a high-voltage power source, (ii) a feeding unit (i.e., nozzle, syringe, or metal needle), (iii) a collector (i.e., plate, cylinder, disc, or rotating drum), and (iv) a viscous polymer (melt or solution) in

When nanomedicines meet tropical diseases

• Eder Lilia Romero,
• Katrien Van Bocxlaer and
• Fabio Rocha Formiga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 830–832, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.69

• comprehensive review on the field. Herein, the authors have accessed different databases, finding inorganic and polymeric nanoparticles as the most investigated nanosystems towards schistosomiasis, an acute and chronic parasitic NTD caused by blood-feeding nematodes of the genus Schistosoma [6]. Another

Functional fibrillar interfaces: Biological hair as inspiration across scales

• Guillermo J. Amador,
• Brett Klaassen van Oorschot,
• Caiying Liao,
• Jianing Wu and
• Da Wei

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 664–677, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.55

• fibrillar ultrastructures on bateriophages. The hairs are categorized according to their functions, including protection (e.g., thermal regulation and defense), locomotion, feeding, and sensing. By understanding the versatile functions of biological hairs, bio-inspired solutions may be developed across

• , hair-like trichomes on plant surfaces [27]. Overall, to promote homeostasis in plants, animals, bacteria, and bacteriophages, fibrillar structures contribute to the following functions: protection (e.g., thermal insulation and defense), locomotion and feeding, and sensing. This review will present how

• when they have a hooked morphology or even sting herbivores [55]. It has been observed that plants with higher densities of trichomes suffer less from insect herbivory. Also, there is a reduced incidence of internal egg laying by insects with ovipositors [55]. Locomotion and feeding While hairs can

Sulfur nanocomposites with insecticidal effect for the control of Bactericera cockerelli

• Lany S. Araujo-Yépez,
• Juan O. Tigrero-Salas,
• Vicente A. Delgado-Rodríguez,
• Vladimir A. Aguirre-Yela and
• Josué N. Villota-Méndez

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1106–1115, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.91

• significant income for producers and population [6]. The main problems for producers are pests and diseases that severely affect crops [7]. High densities of insects feeding on potatoes prior to flowering can result in a large number of unmarketable tubers [8]. Additionally, combined infestation with the

Recognition mechanisms of hemoglobin particles by monocytes – CD163 may just be one

• Jonathan-Gabriel Nimz,
• Pichayut Rerkshanandana,
• Chiraphat Kloypan,
• Ulrich Kalus,
• Saranya Chaiwaree,
• Axel Pruß,
• Radostina Georgieva,
• Yu Xiong and
• Hans Bäumler

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1028–1040, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.85

• rather than whole bacteria for the higher phagocytosis efficacy of lysates). For comparison, samples were prepared in which the cells were able to phagocytose either unlabeled E. coli lysate or HbMP in a pre-feeding step (approximately 100 HbMPs per leukocyte). The incubation period here was 120 min. In

• addition, samples with HbMP pre-feeding were also prepared with a shortened incubation time of only 30 min to obtain information of the course of phagocytic activity over time. Table 1 offers an overview of the samples described above. Identical negative controls were carried along, which remained at 0 °C

• sample and the corresponding reduction in the other samples provided information about the extent of phagocytosis in the pre-feeding step. For each experimental run, blood from a different donor was used. Due to the donors’ variability (e.g., different cell counts, immune cell activity, or surface

Biomimetics on the micro- and nanoscale – The 25th anniversary of the lotus effect

• Matthias Mail,
• Kerstin Koch,
• Thomas Speck,
• William M. Megill and
• Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 850–856, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.69

• , and therefore the surface is multifunctional. In the paper “Suspension feeding in Copepoda (Crustacea) – a numerical model of setae acting in concert”, Filippov et al. [20] present a numerical modelling approach to understand the influence of different parameters on the feeding efficiency of

• suspension feeding in common Crustacea. The results show that a system combining long and short setae with different mechanical properties has the best performance. The numerical simulation can in future be easily adapted to other systems and therefore be used for biomimetic developments (e.g., in the field

Suspension feeding in Copepoda (Crustacea) – a numerical model of setae acting in concert

• Alexander E. Filippov,
• Wencke Krings and
• Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 603–615, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.50

• -Luther-King-Platz 3, 20146 Hamburg, Germany Department of Cariology, Endodontology and Periodontology, Universität Leipzig, Liebigstraße 12, 04103 Leipzig, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.14.50 Abstract Suspension feeding via setae collecting particles is common within Crustacea. Even though the mechanisms

• mechanical property gradients, the mechanical behavior and the adhesion of setae, and the feeding efficiency of the system. In this context, we set-up a simple dynamic numerical model that takes all of these parameters into account and describes the interaction with food particles and their delivery into the

• mouth opening. By altering the parameters, it was unraveled that the system performs best when the long and short setae have different mechanical properties and different degrees of adhesion since the long setae generate the feeding current and the short ones establish the contact with the particle

Interaction between honeybee mandibles and propolis

• Leonie Saccardi,
• Franz Brümmer,
• Jonas Schiebl,
• Oliver Schwarz,
• Alexander Kovalev and
• Stanislav Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 958–974, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.84

• mandibles was however significantly lower than on both substrates made from Spurr’s resin (P < 0.0001). Discussion Anatomy of honeybee mandibles A honeybee mandible is a highly specialised organ that is used for multiple purposes such as feeding, defence, and propolis foraging and processing [6][7]. Using

Micro-structures, nanomechanical properties and flight performance of three beetles with different folding ratios

• Jiyu Sun,
• Pengpeng Li,
• Yongwei Yan,
• Fa Song,
• Nuo Xu and
• Zhijun Zhang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 845–856, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.75

• and have a strong flying ability. P. brevitarsis also has a strong migratory ability, moves quickly, and generally flies approximately 50 m [54][55][56]. A. chinensis lives mostly inside trunks of trees or in small closed forests, feeding on young leaves and bark [57]. T. dichotomus often lives in

• areas with well-developed forestry and thick trees und conditions native to a forest, feeding on the sap that flows from the surface of the bark. During the day, they mostly rest in shady and humid environments such as soil and move more in the evening hours [58][59]. Compared with the other two beetles

The role of convolutional neural networks in scanning probe microscopy: a review

• Ido Azuri,
• Irit Rosenhek-Goldian,
• Neta Regev-Rudzki,
• Georg Fantner and
• Sidney R. Cohen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2021, 12, 878–901, doi:10.3762/bjnano.12.66

• parts of the single harmonic oscillator data) were fed into the network. It was shown that the DNN outperforms the traditional least-squares analysis when S/N is low, but at the cost of accuracy. However, further optimization can improve this situation. Feeding the DNN result into the least squares

A review on the biological effects of nanomaterials on silkworm (Bombyx mori)

• Sandra Senyo Fometu,
• Guohua Wu,
• Lin Ma and
• Joan Shine Davids

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2021, 12, 190–202, doi:10.3762/bjnano.12.15

• problems and on how to understand some biological processes. Table 2 summarizes the advantages and limitations of using certain model organisms in research. Impact of nanomaterials on the growth and development of silkworms The feeding efficiency of silkworm larvae is important as it accounts for their

• growth rate and development [116]. Li et al. [116] showed that low concentrations of nanoparticles (NPs) enhance larval body growth and feeding efficiency. Silkworm larvae fed with 5 or 10 mg/L of TiO2 NPs (with sizes in the range of 5–6 nm) improved the ingestion and digestibility of mulberry leaves

• the silkworm fat body. The treatment with TiO2 NPs activated the insulin signaling pathway of the silkworm by enhancing the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fat when compared to the control group. Ni et al. [120] reported that feeding silkworm larvae with 5 g/mL of TiO2 NPs led to the

Oxidation of Au/Ag films by oxygen plasma: phase separation and generation of nanoporosity

• Abdel-Aziz El Mel,
• Said A. Mansour,
• Mujaheed Pasha,
• Atef Zekri,
• Janarthanan Ponraj,
• Akshath Shetty and
• Yousef Haik

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2020, 11, 1608–1614, doi:10.3762/bjnano.11.143

• residual stress. The repeated oxidation and cracking events result in the transformation of the metallic silver into nanoporous silver oxide when it reaches the surface of the film. In parallel to the oxidation reaction, silver keeps diffusing from the alloy film toward the surface, feeding the metallic

Magnetic-field-assisted synthesis of anisotropic iron oxide particles: Effect of pH

• Andrey V. Shibaev,
• Petr V. Shvets,
• Darya E. Kessel,
• Roman A. Kamyshinsky,
• Anton S. Orekhov,
• Sergey S. Abramchuk,
• Alexei R. Khokhlov and
• Olga E. Philippova

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2020, 11, 1230–1241, doi:10.3762/bjnano.11.107

• mixture as: where [NaOH], [HCl], [Fe3+] and [Fe2+] are the equilibrium concentrations of the corresponding species. In the case of the 5 M NaOH feeding solution, there is a high excess of hydroxyl ions (R = 8), which is confirmed by the small decrease in pH during synthesis (Figure 1) as a result of OH

• − consumption by the iron ions in the reaction. As a consequence, at the end of the reaction, the pH value is still highly basic (pH ≈ 14.4). For the 1.3 M NaOH feeding solution, the amounts of hydroxyl and iron ions in the mixture are comparable (R = 2.1). In this case, the decrease in pH is more pronounced

• , leading to the formation of rod-like single-crystalline particles. The same mixture of rods and spheres was observed at slightly higher value of R = 2.4 obtained with a 1.45 M NaOH feeding solution (Supporting Information File 1, Figure S2A). Excess of hydroxyl ions (R = 8) Under this synthesis route, the

Transition from freestanding SnO₂ nanowires to laterally aligned nanowires with a simulation-based experimental design

• Jasmin-Clara Bürger,
• Sebastian Gutsch and
• Margit Zacharias

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2020, 11, 843–853, doi:10.3762/bjnano.11.69

• , oxygen) is required. This results in an expected faster growth of thinner NWs, when the same concentration of the feeding materials in the droplet surrounding is given [19]. As can be seen from Figure 8 and summarized in Figure 9 for the evaluation of a large number of NWs (by measuring the lengths of

Adsorptive removal of bulky dye molecules from water with mesoporous polyaniline-derived carbon

• Hyung Jun An,
• Jong Min Park,
• Nazmul Abedin Khan and
• Sung Hwa Jhung

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2020, 11, 597–605, doi:10.3762/bjnano.11.47

• ), similar to a previous work [46]. In brief, an adsorbed quantity of water was measured for up to 60 min by feeding water vapor with the help of a nitrogen carrier. The adsorbed quantity of n-octane was determined similarly, and the relative quantity (n-octane/water, mol/mol) was calculated accordingly

Multilayer capsules made of weak polyelectrolytes: a review on the preparation, functionalization and applications in drug delivery

• Varsha Sharma and
• Anandhakumar Sundaramurthy

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2020, 11, 508–532, doi:10.3762/bjnano.11.41

• most commonly used method is the movement of cargo from lower to higher concentration via a concentration gradient based diffusion process such as in case of Dox loading in GA cross-linked (chitosan-alginate)5 microcapsules [76]. At low feeding concentrations (e.g., 750 µg/mL), the drug loading was

• attributed to the accumulation effect, whereas the overall loading was influenced by both the accumulation effect and normal diffusion processes at high feeding concentrations. The gel-like matrix cores of inorganic CaCO3 and SiO2 provide a larger surface area for encapsulation than normal cores due to their

Implementation of data-cube pump–probe KPFM on organic solar cells

• Benjamin Grévin,
• Olivier Bardagot and
• Renaud Demadrille

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2020, 11, 323–337, doi:10.3762/bjnano.11.24

• feeding the frequency-shift signal (Δf) from the SPM phase-lock loop to the LIA input (KPFM operated in frequency-modulation mode). Using the SPM unit (block 1), the reference bias modulation voltage (Vmod, ωmod) is added to the compensation voltage generated by the KPFM feedback loop. The sum is