Hartree–Fock interaction in superconducting condensate fractals

• Edward G. Nikonov,
• Yajiang Chen,
• Mauro M. Doria and
• Arkady A. Shanenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2177–2182, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.150

• demonstrate that this scenario changes fundamentally in quasicrystalline systems, where the intrinsic lack of translational symmetry leads to a fractal spatial distribution of the superconducting condensate and electron density. By investigating a Fibonacci chain as a prototype quasicrystal, we numerically

• spatial distribution of the superconducting condensate in quasiperiodic chains exhibits a distinct fractal character, with significant oscillations of the order parameter along the system. A similar fractal inhomogeneous distribution of the pair condensate has been calculated for Penrose and Ammann

• nearly 100%. Furthermore, including the HF interaction qualitatively alters the spatial distribution of the condensate near the chain edges. Specifically, the enhancement of the order parameter near the left end, which is clearly present without the HF potential, is suppressed when the HF interaction is

Stereodiscrimination of guests in chiral organosilica aerogels studied by ESR spectroscopy

• Sebastian Polarz,
• Yasar Krysiak,
• Martin Wessig and
• Florian Kuhlmann

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2034–2054, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.140

• from cw-ESR, and special spin-echo measurements are necessary, as we reported in [46]. However, the polarity of the environment of a nitroxide spin probe such as 3CP influences the spatial distribution of the electron in the N–O bond and, therefore, the hyperfine coupling with the 15N nucleus [68][69

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

Evaluating metal-organic precursors for focused ion beam-induced deposition through solid-layer decomposition analysis

• Benedykt R. Jany,
• Katarzyna Madajska,
• Aleksandra Butrymowicz-Kubiak,
• Franciszek Krok and
• Iwona B. Szymańska

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1942–1951, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.135

• colleagues [33]. In Figure 3b,c, the spatial distribution of the individual elements derived from NMF is depicted in the form of loading plots for the substrate and the structures. These plots are shown in color to visually distinguish between the different elements. The substrate layer is shown in blue

• : BSE image and corresponding elemental net count maps of C K, O K, F K, Si K, and Ag L lines. Results of machine learning NMF decomposition of the collected SEM EDX hyperspectral data b)–d). NMF loadings showing spatial distribution of the NMF decomposition components b) substrate, c) structures

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

• . Nanoparticles, owing to their high surface-to-volume ratio, demonstrate superior catalytic performance compared to bulk materials. Furthermore, the particle size of semiconductors influences their bandgap energy and crystalline structure, which in turn affects their redox potential and the spatial distribution

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

• ]. Unlike methods that focus on bulk transformations, this technique enables the targeted introduction and fine-tuning of specific defects, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for advanced material design and performance optimization [86]. By carefully adjusting the laser parameters, the spatial

• distribution, and concentration, characteristics of defects can be tailored with unparalleled precision [95][97][98]. The strategic placement and tuning of defects within these materials can significantly enhance their electrochemical performance, improving charge transport kinetics, increasing active surface

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

• composition of living cells and organisms includes a multitude of biomolecules, which can be regulated in terms of both concentration and spatial distribution. This enables the exertion of complex biological functions. Synthetic multinetwork hydrogels can be considered analogous to extracellular matrices, and

Impact of adsorbate–substrate interaction on nanostructured thin films growth during low-pressure condensation

• Alina V. Dvornichenko,
• Vasyl O. Kharchenko and
• Dmitrii O. Kharchenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 473–483, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.36

• ordering processes on the surface start after t = tc, when the order parameter η starts to grow. At late stages, η attains the stationary value ηst, indicating the formation of a stable spatial distribution of adsorbate on the substrate. In Figure 4c, we show the evolution of the mean radius of adsorbate

Size control of nanoparticles synthesized by pulsed laser ablation in liquids using donut-shaped beams

• Abdel Rahman Altakroury,
• Oleksandr Gatsa,
• Farbod Riahi,
• Zongwen Fu,
• Miroslava Flimelová,
• Andrei Samokhvalov,
• Stephan Barcikowski,
• Carlos Doñate-Buendía,
• Alexander V. Bulgakov and
• Bilal Gökce

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 407–417, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.31

• the spatial distribution of the laser intensity and, thus, the radiation absorption by the target, influencing plasma plume and cavitation bubble formation, evolution, cooling, and the temperature and pressure conditions that determine nanoparticle formation. In the case of a donut-shaped beam, the

Orientation-dependent photonic bandgaps in gold-dust weevil scales and their titania bioreplicates

• Norma Salvadores Farran,
• Limin Wang,
• Primoz Pirih and
• Bodo D. Wilts

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1–10, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.1

• single-diamond unit cell size of 427 ± 4 nm (Supporting Information File 1, Figure S3). The transition between differently oriented domains is continuous (Supporting Information File 1, Figure S5). Spatial distribution of reflectance Previous work on single diamond network photonic crystals has shown

Mechanistic insights into endosomal escape by sodium oleate-modified liposomes

• Ebrahim Sadaqa,
• Satrialdi,
• Fransiska Kurniawan and
• Diky Mudhakir

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1667–1685, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.131

• . The density profiles provide valuable insights into the spatial distribution and depth of insertion for both OLA and AUR within the lipid bilayer. In the case of OLA, the density profile (Figure 6a) reveals a pronounced peak near the bilayer center, suggesting deep integration into the hydrophobic

• integrity without inducing substantial changes in lipid orientation. The RDF data (Figure 8c) provides critical insights into the spatial distribution of OLA and AUR relative to the lipid components. OLA demonstrates a higher RDF peak, indicating a more structured and deeper association with the lipid

A low-kiloelectronvolt focused ion beam strategy for processing low-thermal-conductance materials with nanoampere currents

• Annalena Wolff,
• Nico Klingner,
• William Thompson,
• Yinghong Zhou,
• Jinying Lin and
• Yin Xiao

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1197–1207, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.97

• was chosen since no significant heat dissipation from the surface is expected into the vacuum. Ion impacts are generated in equal time intervals as specified by the average time between two ion impacts and are randomly placed with a uniform spatial distribution on a circular beam profile (specified as

Sidewall angle tuning in focused electron beam-induced processing

• Sangeetha Hari,
• Willem F. van Dorp,
• Johannes J. L. Mulders,
• Piet H. F. Trompenaars,
• Pieter Kruit and
• Cornelis W. Hagen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 447–456, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.40

• typically has a Gaussian shape with long tails. This is caused by a combination of the Gaussian current distribution in the primary electron (PE) beam and the spatial distribution of scattered electrons, consisting of backscattered electrons (BSE) and secondary electrons originating from the PE beam (SE1

• . The SE1 are distributed close to the primary beam, while the low-density SE2 are spread out over a much larger area. For simplicity, the spatial distribution of low-energy electrons around the point of impact of the primary beam with the substrate is assumed to be of a Gaussian shape. Depending on the

Investigating ripple pattern formation and damage profiles in Si and Ge induced by 100 keV Ar⁺ ion beam: a comparative study

• Indra Sulania,
• Harpreet Sondhi,
• Tanuj Kumar,
• Sunil Ojha,
• G R Umapathy,
• Ambuj Mishra,
• Ambuj Tripathi,
• Richa Krishna,
• Devesh Kumar Avasthi and
• Yogendra Kumar Mishra

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 367–375, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.33

• and energy of the incoming ion and on the mass of the target atom. It may be expressed as the spatial distribution of the energy transferred/deposited within the target [27][28]. Sometimes the energy distribution on the target atoms at the surface may be sufficient to overcome binding energies so as

Exploring disorder correlations in superconducting systems: spectroscopic insights and matrix element effects

• Vyacheslav D. Neverov,
• Alexander E. Lukyanov,
• Andrey V. Krasavin,
• Alexei Vagov,
• Boris G. Lvov and
• Mihail D. Croitoru

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 199–206, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.19

• demonstrated that power-law correlations alter both the spatial distribution and the absolute value of the superconducting order parameter. Notably, an increase in the degree of correlation within the disorder potential is shown to augment superconductivity, aligning closely with experimental findings

• the dependence of the average value of local pairing Δ, which depends only slightly on the correlations of disorder. Lowest excitation state |u(ri)|2 + |v(ri)|2 for different correlation strengths α and V = 2. The spatial distribution map shows delocalization of the quasiparticle state with increasing

TEM sample preparation of lithographically patterned permalloy nanostructures on silicon nitride membranes

• Joshua Williams,
• Michael I. Faley,
• Joseph Vimal Vas,
• Peng-Han Lu and
• Rafal E. Dunin-Borkowski

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1–12, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.1

• imaging; nanodisk; nanofabrication; permalloy; Introduction The ability to study the spatial distribution of magnetization in ferromagnetic nanostructures is important for developing nanoelectronics, particularly for data storage and information processing. A vortex spin configuration has been observed

A combined gas-phase dissociative ionization, dissociative electron attachment and deposition study on the potential FEBID precursor [Au(CH₃)₂Cl]₂

• Elif Bilgilisoy,
• Ali Kamali,
• Thomas Xaver Gentner,
• Gerd Ballmann,
• Sjoerd Harder,
• Hans-Peter Steinrück,
• Hubertus Marbach and
• Oddur Ingólfsson

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1178–1199, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.98

• the HAADF-STEM measurements, a lamella was prepared with a thickness of approx. 100 nm and a width of approx. 4 µm (Supporting Information File 1, Figure S1). In Figure 2a, the HAADF-STEM image of deposited nanoparticles is shown, revealing a nearly uniform spatial distribution of nanoparticles with a

Control of morphology and crystallinity of CNTs in flame synthesis with one-dimensional reaction zone

• Muhammad Hilmi Ibrahim,
• Norikhwan Hamzah,
• Mohd Zamri Mohd Yusop,
• Ni Luh Wulan Septiani and
• Mohd Fairus Mohd Yasin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 741–750, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.61

• present study are characterized regarding flame shape, spatial distribution of the reaction zone, and temperature distribution. Figure 1a,b compares line-of-sight images of the diffusion flame and the flat premixed flame burning at rich combustion with equivalence ratios of 1.16 and 1.8, respectively

Specific absorption rate of randomly oriented magnetic nanoparticles in a static magnetic field

• Ruslan A. Rytov and
• Nikolai A. Usov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 485–493, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.39

• = 0–800 Oe. The specific absorption rate (SAR) of the assemblies is calculated depending on the angle between the directions of the ac and dc magnetic fields. For the case of an inhomogeneous dc magnetic field created by two opposite magnetic fluxes, the spatial distribution of the SAR in the vicinity

• combination will make it possible to monitor the distribution of nanoparticles in living tissues during MH. In addition, by controlling the spatial distribution of a non-uniform dc magnetic field, it is possible to suppress the SAR in the entire range of action of the ac magnetic field in a biological

• of non-interacting magnetic nanoparticles of iron oxide is considered in a wide range of particle diameters, D = 18–50 nm. The SAR of the assembly is calculated depending on the amplitude and direction of the dc magnetic field in the range Hdc = 0–800 Oe. The spatial distribution of the assembly SAR

Molecular nanoarchitectonics: unification of nanotechnology and molecular/materials science

• Katsuhiko Ariga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 434–453, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.35

• -workers used 1,4,5,8-tetrabromonaphthalene as a molecular precursor and sequential dehalogenation reactions under mild conditions to synthesize very thin (five carbon atoms wide) armchair graphene nanoribbons on a Au(111) surface [122]. The spatial distribution of the electronic structure and other

Plasmonic nanotechnology for photothermal applications – an evaluation

• A. R. Indhu,
• L. Keerthana and
• Gnanaprakash Dharmalingam

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 380–419, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.33

• controlled due to extremely localised heating [38]. For increasing the spatial distribution of the generated heat, compared to an individual nanoparticle, nanoparticle assemblies and/or increased interfaces (by including constructions such as holes and other scattering centres) within a single nanostructure

A distributed active patch antenna model of a Josephson oscillator

• Vladimir M. Krasnov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 151–164, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.16

• spatial distribution of the input current density in a JJ, described by the perturbed sine-Gordon equation. In the presence of a magnetic field and fluxons, the oscillating current is distributed nonuniformly within the junction. This nonuniformity is essential for the FFO operation. It determines the

Characterisation of a micrometer-scale active plasmonic element by means of complementary computational and experimental methods

• Ciarán Barron,
• Giulia Di Fazio,
• Samuel Kenny,
• Silas O’Toole,
• Robin O’Reilly and
• Dominic Zerulla

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 110–122, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.12

• fully model the spatial distribution of the induced electric field changes. While this investigation focused on the behaviour of a single active plasmonic element, the combination of high localisation and the ability to modulate individual plasmonic elements at unique frequencies enables the design of

The influence of structure and local structural defects on the magnetic properties of cobalt nanofilms

• Alexander Vakhrushev,
• Aleksey Fedotov,
• Olesya Severyukhina and
• Anatolie Sidorenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 23–33, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.3

• substrate and a group of cobalt atoms was cut out to simulate the magnetic properties (b). The image shown in (a) was adapted from [37] (© 2020 A. Vakhrushev et al., distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)). Spatial distribution of

• nanomaterial is proposed. This model reflects the response of an external magnetic field on the behavior of individual atoms, and considers the internal structure and features of structural defects at the nanoscale when calculating the macroscopic magnetic characteristics of a material. The spatial

• distribution of cobalt atom spins for an ideal crystalline hexagonal close-packed lattice was studied. The structure of the nanofilm formed in a numerical experiment during deposition on a substrate maintained at a constant temperature of 300 K shows that the spin directions are significantly dependent on the

Recent trends in Bi-based nanomaterials: challenges, fabrication, enhancement techniques, and environmental applications

• Vishal Dutta,
• Ankush Chauhan,
• Ritesh Verma,
• C. Gopalkrishnan and
• Van-Huy Nguyen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1316–1336, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.109

• superoxide radicals because of the more negative CB position (−1.39 V). This finding demonstrated the spatial distribution of oxidation sites (BiVO4) and reduction sites (MoS2) via an S-scheme charge transfer path and significantly aided in the inactivation of bacteria under illumination. In another work, a