Electron transport through nanoscale multilayer graphene and hexagonal boron nitride junctions

• Aleksandar Staykov and
• Takaya Fujisaki

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• spectra for 0.0 and 0.8 V applied biases for all investigated junctions. Acknowledgements The computation was carried out using the computer resource offered under the category of General Projects by Research Institute for Information Technology, Kyushu University. Some of the calculations in this study

• were performed using the computer facilities at the Institute for Solid State Physics, University of Tokyo. Funding T. F. is grateful to JSPS KAKENHI Grant Numbers 24K17503. Also, we express our gratitude to Tateisi Science and Technology Foundation Grant Number KH-018, and Sumitomo Foundation

Rapid synthesis of highly monodisperse AgSbS₂ nanocrystals: unveiling multifaceted activities in cancer therapy, antibacterial strategies, and antioxidant defense

• Funda Ulusu,
• Adem Sarilmaz,
• Yakup Ulusu,
• Faruk Ozel and
• Mahmut Kus

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• years, the integration of science and technology has been well orchestrated to address challenges in medicine and health sciences and to evaluate therapeutic aspects [1]. This integration has contributed to the development of a more efficient healthcare system, innovative nanomedical tools and advanced

Toward clinical translation of carbon nanomaterials in anticancer drug delivery: the need for standardisation

• Michał Bartkowski,
• Francesco Calzaferri and
• Silvia Giordani

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• and characterisation of CNMs. For example, organisations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) are working to develop consensus-based standards for the characterisation of nanomaterials [31][32][33]. These efforts aim to

Multifrequency AFM integrating PeakForce tapping and higher eigenmodes for heterogeneous surface characterization

• Yanping Wei,
• Jiafeng Shen,
• Yirong Yao,
• Xuke Li,
• Ming Li and
• Peiling Ke

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• Yanping Wei Jiafeng Shen Yirong Yao Xuke Li Ming Li Peiling Ke Public Technology Center, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China 10.3762/bjnano.16.142 Abstract This study introduces a multifrequency atomic force microscopy (AFM

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

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• . Acknowledgements We would like to acknowledge members of the FIT4NANO Action (COST: CA19140 - Focused Ion Technology for Nanomaterials) for sharing their knowledge. The flask icon in the graphical abstract is from https://openclipart.org/detail/16987/erlenmeyr under the CC0 License, by jean_victor_balin. Funding

• We would like to acknowledge the support of the FIT4NANO Action (COST: CA19140 - Focused Ion Technology for Nanomaterials) for funding the scientific activities. This research was supported in part by the Excellence Initiative - Research University Program at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow and

Quantum circuits with SINIS structures

• Mikhail Tarasov,
• Mikhail Fominskii,
• Aleksandra Gunbina,
• Artem Krasilnikov,
• Maria Mansfeld,
• Dmitrii Kukushkin,
• Andrei Maruhno,
• Valeria Ievleva,
• Mikhail Strelkov,
• Daniil Zhogov,
• Konstantin Arutyunov,
• Vyacheslav Vdovin,
• Vladislav Stolyarov and
• Valerian Edelman

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• ) bolometers [16][17], and SINIS detectors [18][19][20]. Here, we present an overview and comparison of our SINIS devices manufactured using different methods. The advantage of Al-based technology is the presence of the intrinsic oxide on its surface, which prevents short circuits with subsequent conductive

• layers and ensures ease of manufacturing a tunnel barrier, in contrast to Nb-based technology, which requires the formation of an artificial anodic oxide or an additional insulating layer to prevent short circuits, as well as an additional Al layer to form an AlOx or AlN tunnel barrier. Results NIS

• Historically, aluminum tunnel junctions were fabricated by shadow evaporation at different angles by the so-called Dolan technology [27]. It requires the formation of a two-layer resist with suspended bridge of the top resist layer (Figure 1a). The advantage of the technique is its simplicity, drawbacks are

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

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• of Automatics n.a. N.L. Dukhov (VNIIA), 127030, Moscow, Russia Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Physics, Moscow, 119991, Russia Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 141700 Dolgoprudny, Russia Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI), 111024, Moscow

• . This idea enables us to use the “flaws” of the structure as its important features, opening up a pathway to creating programmable and reconfigurable large circuits. An obvious and widely required application of this technology is in the development of superconductive programmable gate arrays (SPGAs

• compact design and new (diode) functionality of various superconducting computing modules and makes possible further increase of integration density compared to well-known RSFQ technology. (a) An equivalent scheme for the “kinetic inductance controllable key” (KICK) as a part of an all-Josephson

Low-temperature AFM with a microwave cavity optomechanical transducer

• Ermes Scarano,
• Elisabet K. Arvidsson,
• August K. Roos,
• Erik Holmgren,
• Riccardo Borgani,
• Mats O. Tholén and
• David B. Haviland

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• Ermes Scarano Elisabet K. Arvidsson August K. Roos Erik Holmgren Riccardo Borgani Mats O. Tholen David B. Haviland Department of Applied Physics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Hannes Alfvéns väg 12, SE-114 19 Stockholm, Sweden Intermodulation Products AB, SE-823 93 Segersta, Sweden 10.3762

On the road to sustainability – application of metallic nanoparticles obtained by green synthesis in dentistry: a scoping review

• Lorena Pinheiro Vasconcelos Silva,
• Joice Catiane Soares Martins,
• Israel Luís Carvalho Diniz,
• Júlio Abreu Miranda,
• Danilo Rodrigues de Souza,
• Éverton do Nascimento Alencar,
• Moan Jéfter Fernandes Costa and
• Pedro Henrique Sette-de-Souza

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• , merging technological advancement with ecological responsibility. Future work should prioritize clinical trials, long-term safety evaluations, and standardized protocols to fully realize their therapeutic benefits. Keywords: dentistry; green chemistry technology; metal nanoparticles; nanotechnology

• extracts, several compounds, such as phenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, and proteins, play crucial roles in reducing metal ions and stabilizing nanoparticles, thereby eliminating the need for harsh chemical catalysts [12][13][14]. This technique is widely regarded as a clean technology as it

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

• Nguyen Thi Nhan and
• Tran Le Luu

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• Nguyen Thi Nhan Tran Le Luu Master Program in Water Technology, Reuse and Management, Vietnamese German University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 10.3762/bjnano.16.127 Abstract The widespread use of plastic has led to microplastics (MPs) being released in many water sources. MP contamination in water

• account. In this context, adsorbent nanomaterials, which possess high surface area and modified surface properties, have emerged as a promising technology for removing MPs from water supply systems [88]. In recent years, research focus on adsorbent nanomaterials has increased significantly. The

• ]. Finally, along with the development of information technology, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can transform water treatment. Leveraging pattern detection, ML simplifies MP classification and enhances nanomaterial identification, improving research efficiency and

Phytol-loaded soybean oil nanoemulsion as a promising alternative against Leishmania amazonensis

• Victória Louise Pinto Freire,
• Mariana Farias Alves-Silva,
• Johny W. de Freitas Oliveira,
• Matheus de Freitas Fernandes-Pedrosa,
• Alianda Maira Cornélio,
• Marcelo de Souza-Silva,
• Thayse Silva Medeiros and
• Arnóbio Antônio da Silva Junior

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• Victoria Louise Pinto Freire Mariana Farias Alves-Silva Johny W. de Freitas Oliveira Matheus de Freitas Fernandes-Pedrosa Alianda Maira Cornelio Marcelo de Souza-Silva Thayse Silva Medeiros Arnobio Antonio da Silva Junior Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biotechnology, Department of

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

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• 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

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

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• Rousilandia de Araujo Silva Igor Eduardo Silva Arruda Luise Lopes Chaves Monica Felts de La Roca Soares Jose Lamartine Soares Sobrinho National Institute of Science and Technology of the Health Economic-Industrial Complex - iCEIS. Federal University of Pernambuco, 50740-520, Recife, Pernambuco

Advances of aptamers in esophageal cancer diagnosis, treatment and drug delivery

• Yang Fei,
• Hui Xu,
• Chunwei Zhang,
• Jingjing Wang and
• Yong Jin

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• by exponential enrichment” (SELEX) technology, and their folded three-dimensional structure realizes high affinity and specific binding with targets; also, they have the advantages of relatively small molecular size, cost-effective production, broad target spectrum, and high adaptability for

• methods are the trend in large-scale screening, multiple challenges such as marker selection, cost, and individual differences [58] have hindered their clinical translation. The emergence of spatial transcriptomics technology [59] offers a promising solution to overcome this current methodological

• strategy for esophageal cancer and demonstrates the potential application of aptamer technology in esophageal cancer treatment. 5.2 Aptamer-functionalized drug nanocarriers A multifunctional strategy based on aptamer nanoformulation of chemotherapeutic drugs and gene therapy could protect chemotherapeutic

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

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Ambient pressure XPS at MAX IV

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

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• remediation, and other light-driven processes. Atomic layer deposition Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is a critical thin-film technology widely used in semiconductors, nanoelectronics, energy storage, catalysis, and advanced coatings. It enables atomically precise control over film thickness and composition

• performance in integrated circuits. Its precision, scalability, and ability to produce conformal films on intricate surfaces make ALD a cornerstone in the pursuit of miniaturization and enhanced performance in technology. ALD achieves such high levels of growth control by a well-separated alternating exposure

• technology for the future development of smaller and more power-efficient devices. One step in this development is the replacement of silicon, which cannot reach the development goals set by international technological roadmaps [61]. A potential replacement for silicon oxide is a high-k oxide material such

Energy spectrum and quantum phase transition of the coupled single spin and an infinitely coordinated Ising chain

• Seidali Seidov,
• Natalia Pugach and
• Anatolie Sidorenko

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• Seidali Seidov Natalia Pugach Anatolie Sidorenko HSE University, Moscow, Russia NUST MISIS, Moscow, Russia Technical University of Moldova, Institute of Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnologies, Republic of Moldova Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Russia 10.3762/bjnano

Prospects of nanotechnology and natural products for cancer and immunotherapy

• Jan Filipe Andrade Santos,
• Marcela Bernardes Brasileiro,
• Pamela Danielle Cavalcante Barreto,
• Ligiane Aranha Rocha and
• José Adão Carvalho Nascimento Júnior

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• study employs a technology foresight approach based on patent analysis to provide a strategic overview of emerging trends in the application of nanotechnology to natural products for cancer treatment and immunotherapy. This method allows for the identification of innovation gaps, technological barriers

• , industries, and research institutes, file for the publication of their patents. The results indicate eleven patents registered by universities such as Fuzhou University (CN), South China University of Technology (CN), Sun Yat-sen University (CN), Kyung Hee University (KR), King Abdulaziz University (US

• ), Guizhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN), Hebei University of Technology (CN), China Three Gorges University (CN), China Pharmaceutical University (CN), South China Normal University (CN), and Sichuan University (CN). Additionally, research institutes such as Harbin Institute of Technology

Venom-loaded cationic-functionalized poly(lactic acid) nanoparticles for serum production against Tityus serrulatus scorpion

• Philippe de Castro Mesquita,
• Karla Samara Rocha Soares,
• Manoela Torres-Rêgo,
• Emanuell dos Santos-Silva,
• Mariana Farias Alves-Silva,
• Alianda Maira Cornélio,
• Matheus de Freitas Fernandes-Pedrosa and
• Arnóbio Antônio da Silva-Júnior

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1633–1643, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.115

• Philippe de Castro Mesquita Karla Samara Rocha Soares Manoela Torres-Rego Emanuell dos Santos-Silva Mariana Farias Alves-Silva Alianda Maira Cornelio Matheus de Freitas Fernandes-Pedrosa Arnobio Antonio da Silva-Junior Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biotechnology, Department of

• Technological Development (CNPq) (process numbers: 436051/2018-4; 311209/2020-3). They also thank the National Institute of Science and Technology of the Health Economic-Industrial Complex - iCEIS (CNPq,406264/2022-8). This study was also financed in part by the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de

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

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

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• synthesis, hybrid system integration, and machine learning optimization. Together, these approaches aim to establish a comprehensive, scalable, and environmentally safe solution for the remediation of MPs in wastewater systems. Keywords: artificial intelligence; membrane technology; microplastic

• seawater and brackish water [111]. The physical mechanisms involved in the removal of pollutants are schematically represented in Figure 9 and explained in Table 5 [112]. Membrane technology faces a key limitation in balancing selectivity with permeability, often resulting in a compromise between the two

Few-photon microwave fields for superconducting transmon-based qudit control

• Irina A. Solovykh,
• Andrey V. Pashchenko,
• Natalya A. Maleeva,
• Nikolay V. Klenov,
• Olga V. Tikhonova and
• Igor I. Soloviev

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1580–1591, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.112

• -Russian Research Institute of Automatics n.a. N.L. Dukhov (VNIIA), 127055, Moscow, Russia Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics (MTUCI), 111024, Moscow, Russia National University of Science and Technology ”MISIS”, 119049, Moscow, Russia Kotel’nikov Institute of Radio Engineering

Modeling magnetic properties of cobalt nanofilms used as a component of spin hybrid superconductor–ferromagnetic structures

• Aleksey Fedotov,
• Olesya Severyukhina,
• Anastasia Salomatina and
• Anatolie Sidorenko

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• Engineering Department, Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University, Studencheskaya 7, Izhevsk 426069, Russia Institute of Electronic Engineering and Nanotechnologies, Technical University of Moldova, 3/3 Academiei St., Chisinau, 2028, Moldova Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 9, Institutskiy per

Nanomaterials for biomedical applications

• Iqra Zainab,
• Zohra Naseem,
• Syeda Rubab Batool,
• Filippo Pierini,
• Seda Kizilel and
• Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer

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• Iqra Zainab Zohra Naseem Syeda Rubab Batool Filippo Pierini Seda Kizilel Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Research Laboratory, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan School of Engineering and Technology, National Textile University, 37610, Faisalabad

• implants with coatings are about to become more common in surgeries and regenerative therapies. However, it is necessary to consider issues related to long-term safety, mass production, and the way these materials interact with the body. As technology continues to advance, regulatory standards should also

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

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

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• Micro Mass Research and Technology Center, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung 833301, Taiwan Center for Environmental Toxin and Emerging-Contaminant Research, Cheng Shiu University, Kaohsiung 833301, Taiwan Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Saigon University, 273 An Duong Vuong Street, Cho Quan Ward