Recent progress in enhancing built-in electric fields of perovskite solar cells via junction engineering

• Tong Xiao and
• Ke Xu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 602–621, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.42

• -diffusion transport, and extraction pathways, thereby shaping critical device parameters such as open-circuit voltage and fill factor. This review highlights recent progress in junction engineering strategies for BEF enhancement. Homojunctions extend interfacial potential fields into the bulk through

• unified framework of BEF descriptors, magnitude, penetration depth, directionality, and spatial continuity. Special emphasis is placed on the potential for synergistic integration of multiple junction architectures and on the development of mild, process-compatible fabrication routes. Ultimately

• processability, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have advanced significantly since their inception [1]. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) of single-junction devices has risen from 3.8% to 27.3% [2][3][4], highlighting their potential to approach the Shockley–Queisser limit. In typical heterojunction solar cells

Towards targeted drugs and next generation of nanomedicines

• Anna Salvati,
• Silvia Giordani and
• Wolfgang J. Parak

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 598–601, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.41

• controls available, which were decisive for the development towards clinical use. Last but not least, the field of nanosafety/nanotoxicology has set focus on the importance of counterbalancing the benefits and risks of the use of nanomaterials for potential clinical applications. Hence, while the first

• clinically approved nanomedicines such as Doxil or Abraxane used "natural nanoparticles" (i.e. lipid vesicles and proteins) for changing the biodistribution of pharmaceutical drugs, there is hope that fully synthetic engineered nanoparticles may be used in the future. There is, thus, a large potential for

• RNA vaccines have clearly showcased the potential of nanomedicine [7][13][14]. Still, it is clear that more research is needed to further improve nanomedicine efficacy. In the context of targeting, multiple strategies have been developed and are used to promote the delivery of nanomedicines to their

Laser–material interactions in liquids for the synthesis of nanomaterials: current status and perspectives

• Carlos Doñate Buendia,
• Bilal Gökce and
• Leonid V. Zhigilei

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 571–575, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.38

• and post-processing steps. To fully realize this potential, the field must transition from laboratory-scale demonstrations to scalable industrial processes. Achieving this goal will require continued advances in fundamental understanding, integration of computational and experimental tools, and

• development of cost-effective, high-throughput technologies. Laser processing in liquids is not merely a synthesis technique – it is an enabling platform for innovation in the development of next-generation nanomaterials, and its full potential is only beginning to be realized. Carlos Doñate Buendia, Bilal

Synthesis of Cu–Mo/TiO₂ and Co–Mo/TiO₂ photocatalysts for the efficient degradation of organic pollutants in water

• Ilse Acosta,
• Brenda Zermeño,
• Edgar Moctezuma,
• Luis F. Garay-Rodríguez and
• Isaías Juárez-Ramírez

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 559–570, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.37

• oxidation potential and better surface properties [27]. It is expected that the structural properties of the co-doped materials will promote the photocatalytic oxidation reaction. A decrease in the intensity of the diffraction peaks and the appearance of wider peaks were observed with increasing Cu and Co

Advances in nanotechnology applied to natural products

• Douglas Dourado,
• Fábio Rocha Formiga,
• Éverton do Nascimento Alencar and
• Franceline Reynaud

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 555–558, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.36

• photochemical instability, (c) rapid metabolic degradation, (d) reduced permeability, (e) volatility, and (f) unpleasant organoleptic characteristics. These attributes have compromised the potential of natural products towards their extensive application in diverse fields [1]. In this context, nanotechnology

• compared with nonformulated oils. The issue also includes research illustrating the potential of nanoemulsions for vector control. This subject particularly highlights the potential of the high oil interface area of nanoemulsions in enhancing penetration through the cuticle of Aedes aegypti larvae [10] and

• contributions in this thematic issue highlight the significant potential of nanotechnology to overcome limitations of natural products, thereby enabling a wide range of effective applications, as noted in this editorial. By covering a broad range of nanostructured systems, this collection reflects the diversity

Electrochemical determination of ciprofloxacin using a MIL-101/reduced graphene oxide-modified electrode

• Nguyen Quang Man,
• Nguyen Ngoc Nghia,
• Nguyen Vinh Phu,
• Vo Thi Khanh Ly,
• Le Lam Son,
• Pham Khac Lieu,
• Le Thi Hong Phong,
• Nguyen Dinh Luyen and
• Dinh Quang Khieu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 541–554, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.35

• potential for miniaturization and field use. The performance of electrochemical sensors heavily relies on the electrode’s surface properties. Recently, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted significant interest in electrochemical sensing due to their highly ordered porous structures, very high

• confirmed through its application in analyzing real samples, highlighting its potential for pharmaceutical and environmental monitoring. Experimental Materials Ciprofloxacin (CPR) was obtained from a commercial supplier and used without additional purification. Chromium(III) nitrate nonahydrate (Cr(NO3)3

• buffer solution at room temperature under optimized pH conditions. DPV parameters, including accumulation potential (Eacc), accumulation time (tacc), pulse amplitude (ΔE), and voltage step (Ustep), were optimized before conducting the analytical measurements. Real sample preparation Pharmaceutical

Fractional shot noise of an SU(N) Kondo system

• Damian Krychowski and
• Stanisław Lipiński

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 515–540, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.34

• both fundamental physics and potential quantum information applications, detection, and sensing [1][2][3][4]. To achieve these goals, the increasing ability to manipulate quantum states is crucial. As electrons are confined in fewer dimensions and as the size of the dot decreases, the charging energy

• understanding a large variety of intricate many-body problems. Potential applications are also relevant. Let us just mention a few: The Kondo effect can be used, for example, as conductance control mechanism [5][17], in probing magnetic interactions [18], or, when polarized electrodes are connected, also for

• degeneracy. From the perspective of potential applications, it is important that the Anderson SU(N) model can be realized in a controlled way in various nanoscopic structures [37][38] and in correlated cold atomic gases [39][40]. A proposal of the SU(6) Kondo effect for a QD structure can be found in [39

Probing internal continua and atomic ultrafast charge transfer within size-controlled nanoparticles by post-collision interaction in core-hole clock spectroscopy

• Johannes Lütgert,
• Erika Giangrisostomi,
• Nomi L. A. N. Sorgenfrei and
• Alexander Föhlisch

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 505–514, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.33

• electric field of the ionized atom, creating a three-body problem. This is particularly pronounced for photoexciation above, but close to, the ionization threshold, where the high-energy Auger electron can overtake the slowly advancing photoelectron within the potential of the ion, subsequently gaining

• . While in typical above-ionization-threshold excitations, this threshold energy corresponds to the ionization potential, our case involves resonant excitation where the electron remains in bound states. To account for the propagation of the electrons within the crystal lattice and screening effects, we

Upcycling agroindustrial waste into graphene oxide supports for gold nanoparticles: toward sustainable nanomaterials

• Juan Marcos Castro-Tapia,
• Selene Acosta,
• Hiram Joazet Ojeda-Galván,
• Elsie Evelyn Araujo-Palomo,
• Edgar Giovanni Villabona-Leal and
• Mildred Quintana

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 489–504, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.32

• UV–vis, ATR-FTIR, XPS, XRD, and Raman measurements, complemented by TGA and TEM to assess optical properties, surface chemistry, and structural and morphological features. Additionally, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were photochemically deposited onto Agro-GO to evaluate its potential for nanotechnology

• of transforming agroindustrial waste into high-value graphene-based nanomaterials and highlight the potential of sustainable synthesis routes for advancing environmentally responsible carbon-based technologies. Keywords: agroindustrial waste; gold nanoparticles; graphene oxide; green synthesis

• becomes essential to investigate the functionalization potential of Agro-GO materials as viable alternatives to conventionally produced GO [29]. The integration of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) onto GO yields hybrid materials with synergistic enhancements, such as improved conductivity, plasmonic activity

Defects and defect-mediated engineering of two-dimensional materials: challenges and open questions

• Arkady V. Krasheninnikov,
• Matthias Batzill,
• Anouar-Akacha Delenda,
• Marija Drndić,
• Chris Ewels,
• Katharina J. Franke,
• Mahdi Ghorbani-Asl,
• Alexander Holleitner,
• Ado Jorio,
• Ute Kaiser,
• Daria Kieczka,
• Hannu-Pekka Komsa,
• Jani Kotakoski,
• Manuel Längle,
• David Lamprecht,
• Yun Liu,
• Steven G. Louie,
• Janina Maultzsch,
• Thomas Michely,
• Katherine Milton,
• Anna Niggas,
• Hanako Okuno,
• Joshua A. Robinson,
• Marika Schleberger,
• Bruno Schuler,
• Alexander Shluger,
• Kazu Suenaga,
• Kristian S. Thygesen,
• Richard A. Wilhelm,
• E. Harriet Åhlgren and
• Carla Bittencourt

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 454–488, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.31

• chemical potential with 2D materials determines the defect concentration. Ideally, in situ measurements of defects are employed, but given the challenging atmosphere this may require optical methods, which may not have the required sensitivity to small defect concentrations. Ex situ microscopy measurements

• graphene, local versus extended defect-induced potential [110], p versus n substitutional doping atoms, [111], and armchair versus zigzag edges [112] can be differentiated. A fundamental characterization enabled by Raman spectroscopy was the distinction between defect dimensionalities. Geometrically, a 2D

Nanocarrier-integrated multilayer films produced by 3D printing for improved skin adhesion and curcumin photostability

• Thayse Viana de Oliveira,
• Ana Paula Farias Leão,
• Júlia Leão,
• Cesar Liberato Petzhold and
• Ruy Carlos Ruver Beck

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 440–453, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.30

• produced by SSE could address these limitations. To overcome its poor solubility and enhance bioadhesion, curcumin was encapsulated in polymeric nanocapsules (C-NCs), yielding a mean particle size of 218 ± 5 nm, a polydispersity index of 0.10 ± 0.02, a zeta potential of −11 ± 4 mV, and 100% encapsulation

• for incorporation into topical dosage forms such as emulsions, fibres, films, and hydrogels for wound-healing applications. However, curcumin also exhibits low aqueous solubility, which limits its use in certain formulations [18]. Nanoparticles have the potential to overcome this limitation, as they

• potential The z-average particle size and the polydispersity index were measured by dynamic light scattering using a Zetasizer® Nano ZS (ZEN 3600, Malvern Instruments, USA). For this analysis, 10 µL of the C-NC formulation was diluted in 5 mL of ultrapure water (previously filtered through a 0.45 µm

First-principles study on elastic properties of Cu, (Cu_1−x,Ni_x)₃Sn and interfacial mechanical properties of (Cu_1−x,Ni_x)₃Sn/Cu in the lead-free solder joint

• Guomin Hua

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 428–439, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.29

• kinetic energy cutoff of 30 Hartree, a k-point mesh of 8 × 8 × 8 and a potential residual V(r) of less than 10−8 Hartree were used to achieve self-consistent convergence. Based on the optimized crystal structures, the elastic constants of FCC Cu and orthorhombic (CuxNi1−x)3Sn were calculated by finite

• , the strain along the z-axis was fixed; at the same time, the stresses along the x-axis and the y-axis were relaxed to less than 0.5 GPa. For the calculations on the interface structure, a kinetic energy cutoff of 30 Hartree, a k-point mesh of 4 × 4 × 1 and a potential residual V(r) of less than 10−8

Nanoinformatics: spanning scales, systems and solutions

• Iseult Lynch,
• Diego S. T. Martinez,
• Kunal Roy and
• Georgia Melagraki

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 423–427, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.28

• are challenging to experimentally measure. Using computational descriptors commonly used in nano-QSAR models, such as the potential energy of surface atoms and the water–NP surface energy, the model predicts that Pt NPs are more toxic than Au NPs, based on their surface properties, which drive

• , preferred orientations, and relative abundance of the specified molecules on the specified material surfaces giving an insight into the mechanisms of bio–nano interaction [4]. Varsou et al. demonstrated a novel approach to evaluate the performance of different models for the same endpoint (zeta potential of

• Roy constructed a quantitative structure–property relationship (QSPR) model with 132 metal oxide (MeOx) nanomaterials to understand the possible mechanisms of cell membrane damage and the role of zeta potential (a proxy for surface charge) in particular. The results showed that zeta potential, along

Biomimetic nanoparticles in cancer photodynamic therapy: a review of targeted delivery systems and therapeutic outcomes

• Valentina I. Gorbacheva,
• Alexey S. Grabovoy,
• Polina S. Marukhina,
• Anastasiia O. Syrocheva and
• Ekaterina P. Kolesova

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 396–422, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.27

• . Additionally, it explores multifunctional and theranostic nanoplatforms, their applications in various cancers, and advances toward clinical use. By integrating targeted delivery, tumor microenvironment modulation, and immunotherapy, BNP-facilitated PDT holds great potential for advancing precise cancer

• applications in disease diagnosis and sensing technologies. Despite the promising potential of nanomedicine, significant progress has been limited. This can be attributed to the low targeted accumulation of the nanocarriers at the desired site of action. For instance, in cancer therapy, the accumulation of

• proteins confer distinct physicochemical properties that influence cellular interactions and tissue organization. Given the crucial role of integrins in tumor progression, there is significant interest in their use not only as markers of malignant potential but also as targets for precision therapies. One

Eco-efficient materials for agricultural crops based on a mineral rich in MOR- and HEU-type zeolites

• Esperanza Yamile de la Nuez-Pantoja,
• Inocente Rodríguez-Iznaga,
• Gerardo Rodríguez-Fuentes,
• Vitalii Petranovskii,
• Ariel Martínez García,
• José Juan Calvino Gámez and
• Daniel Goma Jiménez

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 381–395, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.26

• , España 10.3762/bjnano.17.26 Abstract Natural zeolites have great potential as nutrient carriers to develop eco-efficient materials for massive use in agriculture. Zeolitic minerals usually contain only one dominant zeolite type. The use of minerals with mixtures of zeolites in similar proportions can

• urea is hydrolysed to form NH4+ and NO3−, these ionic species can also be retained by exchange and adsorption on the zeolitic carrier for use by agricultural crops [15]. Based on the above, it can be concluded that these new zeolitic materials have great potential as agroecological developments

• , indicating the great potential of these developed materials for use in plant cultivations. After the first 15 days, the materials modified with DAP alone showed the highest average values of stem height and diameter of cultivated plants. However, on days 30–45 of the experiments, notable changes were

Polycatecholamine nanocoatings on stainless steel: the effect on attachment of human fibroblasts and platelets

• Paulina Trzaskowska,
• Ewa Rybak,
• Maciej Trzaskowski,
• Kamil Kopeć,
• Jakub Krzemiński,
• Rafał Podgórski,
• Hatice Genc,
• Mehtap Civelek and
• Iwona Cicha

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 365–380, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.25

• (PDA) is widely used to functionalize materials and enhance cell attachment. At the same time, the potential of the dopamine precursor tyrosine in its polymerized form (polytyrosine, PTYR) remains underexplored despite its biological activity. In this study, we developed nanostructured PDA and PTYR

• attachment was primarily influenced by coating roughness, with a specific threshold beyond which adhesion did not increase or was negatively impacted. These findings highlight the potential of engineered PTYR nanocoatings for developing advanced hemocompatible surfaces for biomedical implants. Keywords

• prevented platelet activation the most, since the number of strongly activated platelets was persistently the lowest for this coating variant. Discussion This study aimed to establish the conditions for the potential application of nanostructured PDA and PTYR coatings on SS 316L with two different

Ferroelectric nanodot reservoir for neuromorphic computing

• Anna Razumnaya,
• Yuri Tikhonov,
• Dmitrii Naidenko,
• Léo Boron,
• Valerii Vinokur and
• Igor Lukyanchuk

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 352–364, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.24

• , arises from the energy-lowering feedback between polarization and internal electric field. Negative capacitance not only enhances the effective electrostatic tunability of the system but also provides a potential route to voltage amplification and energy-efficient signal processing at the nanoscale [40

• fully compatible with the broader architecture of ferroelectric reservoir computing and complement the time- and space-multiplexed electrical methods discussed in previous figures. Importantly, the ability to selectively write and read polarization states without electrodes enhances the potential for

Interconnection morphology effects on the radio frequency response of carbon nanotube sponges

• Manuela Scarselli,
• Javad Rezvani,
• Zeno Zuccari,
• Mattia Scagliotti and
• Simone Tocci

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 343–351, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.23

• ) × 10−3 W·m−2. It is essential to emphasise the frequency selectivity of the CNS antenna towards the interference signal at 5.2 GHz (Wi-Fi band, Figure 6a). For this frequency, no noticeable variation in the signal reception was observed with the CNS, highlighting potential applications in multiband RF

Beam shaping techniques for pulsed laser ablation in liquids: Unlocking tunable control of nanoparticle synthesis in liquids

• Sergio Molina-Prados,
• Nadezhda M. Bulgakova,
• Alexander V. Bulgakov,
• Jesus Lancis,
• Gladys Mínguez Vega and
• Carlos Doñate-Buendia

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 309–342, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.22

• shaping have demonstrated their potential to revolutionise pulsed laser ablation in liquids by enabling more precise energy deposition and modified nanoparticle production dynamics. This review highlights the critical role of beam shaping, encompassing spatial shaping of the beam to influence laser

• unlocking the potential of PLAL. Spatial and temporal beam shaping in material processing The spatial focusing of the laser beam on the sample directly influences the ablation efficiency and the quality of the produced NPs. The most widely used PLAL system in different laboratories around the world consists

• . Further advancements in spatiotemporal beam shaping techniques hold significant potential to greatly enhance control over NP synthesis by PLAL. In the context of PLAL, the NP yield is typically defined as the mass of NPs collected per unit of time (milligram per hour) or per unit of laser energy

Fast vortex dynamics and relaxation times in NbRe-based heterostructures

• Francesco De Chiara,
• Zahra Makhdoumi Kakhaki,
• Francesco Avitabile,
• Francesco Colangelo,
• Abhishek Kumar,
• Carmine Attanasio and
• Carla Cirillo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 292–302, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.20

• bilayers, having a relaxation time one order of magnitude smaller than values reported in NbRe microbridges, have great potential for the realization of devices where fast relaxation processes are required. Keywords: flux-flow instability; quasiparticle relaxation time; superconducting heterostructures

Advancing nanolithography: a comprehensive review of materials for local anodic oxidation with AFM

• Matteo Lorenzoni

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• ][31], gallium arsenide (GaAs) [32][33] and silicon carbide (SiC) [34], meaning that SPL has still the potential to revolutionize nanolithography. In the context of 2D materials, LAO facilitates the fabrication of intricate structures such as nanoribbons and transistors, granting proper operation of

• graphene or boron nitride, authors of [23] have shown how reaction by-products are efficiently removed, escaping as gas (i.e., CO2 in the case of graphene). The resulting patterns exhibit excellent quality with minimal defects (Figure 3e,f). However, a potential drawback is the use of Au-coated tips under

• thickness, and voltage, following the Cabrera–Mott model. This clean, precise approach highlights LAO’s potential for photonic and nanoelectronics applications, aligning with advances in LAO research. 2.5.3 Two-dimensional materials. 2D materials are at the forefront of LAO research, owing to their

Durable antimicrobial activity of fabrics functionalized with zeolite ion-exchanged nanomaterials against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli

• Perla Sánchez-López,
• Kendra Ramirez Acosta,
• Sergio Fuentes Moyado,
• Ruben Dario Cadena-Nava and
• Elena Smolentseva

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 262–274, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.18

• microorganisms are unable to develop mutations for adaptation and are destroyed [8][9]. Recently, several types of NPs, including silver, copper, and zinc, have demonstrated great potential in antimicrobial applications due to their properties such as high specific surface area, safety for human use, multiple

• antimicrobial properties. It was officially recognized in 2008 by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the first metallic antimicrobial agent, highlighting its potential for broad-spectrum antibacterial applications [12]. Since then, copper has been extensively studied for its ability to

• ]. Recently, the versatility of zeolite carriers for stabilizing silver–copper exchange zeolite microparticles demonstrating potential as durable antimicrobial agents for textile applications was highlighted [35]. Building on this growing body of research, our study focuses on the use of Ag, Cu, and Zn

Comparative study on 3D morphologies of delignified, single tracheids and fibers of five wood species

• Helen Gorges,
• Felicitas von Usslar,
• Cordt Zollfrank,
• Silja Flenner,
• Imke Greving,
• Martin Müller,
• Clemens F. Schaber,
• Chuchu Li and
• Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 239–250, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.16

• distribution and spatial organization, enabling a deeper understanding of their role in water transportation and potential mechanical side effects [25][26][27]. However, due to the small sample size, we can only speculate on the real pit distribution and only show an insight into a small number of 3D

• tracheid and fiber morphology, offering implications for wood processing techniques and the development of innovative wood-based materials, including bioinspired materials. This study also holds the potential for shedding light on evolutionary adaptations and taxonomic relationships among species. Still

• conclusion, this study demonstrates the diverse structural adaptations of wood fibers and tracheids across different tree species and the critical role of lignin in maintaining the wood structure. These findings have implications for understanding wood properties, processing techniques, and potential

Gold nanoparticle-decorated reduced graphene oxide as a highly effective catalyst for the selective α,β-dehydrogenation of N-alkyl-4-piperidones

• Brenda Flore Kenyim,
• Mihir Tzalis,
• Marilyn Kaul,
• Robert Oestreich,
• Aysenur Limon,
• Chancellin Pecheu Nkepdep and
• Christoph Janiak

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 218–238, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.15

• fails to supply O2 rapidly enough to sustain the reaction at its potential rate. This interpretation is consistent with recent findings showing that increasing the amount or granularity of supported-metal catalysts can induce both external and internal mass transport limitations, ultimately suppressing

Micro- and nanoscale effects in biological and bioinspired materials and surfaces

• Thies H. Büscher,
• Rhainer Guillermo Ferreira,
• Manuela Rebora and
• Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 214–217, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.14

• independently evolved multiple times in this group in a comparative morphological framework with phylogenetically informed analyses. Other sources for potential bioinspiration have been discussed in a review on the composite hydrogel-like mucilages of plant seeds by Kreitschitz and Gorb [18]. The mucilage

• its water content, and bears potential for direct industrial applications or inspiration for novel technical adhesives. Some contributions highlighted the explanatory power of computational analysis of biological functional materials. Here, biological phenomena were investigated based on

• medicine, Perini et al. [25] reviewed the importance of biomimetic nanocarriers for drug delivery systems with improved biocompatibility and target specificity, whereas Mohammed et al. [26] focused on biomimetic potential for nanomedicines in tumor therapy. Besides nanotechnological solutions inspired by