Humidity-dependent electrical performance of CuO nanowire networks studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

• Jelena Kosmaca,
• Juris Katkevics,
• Jana Andzane,
• Raitis Sondors,
• Liga Jasulaneca,
• Raimonds Meija,
• Kiryl Niherysh,
• Yelyzaveta Rublova and
• Donats Erts

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 683–691, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.54

• ]. Copper oxide (CuO) nanowires are excellent candidates for applications in such devices owing to the inexpensive, simple and scalable bottom-up synthesis, and robust physical properties [7][8][9]. A high specific surface area of nanowires and a p-type semiconductor structure are suggested for highly

Transferability of interatomic potentials for silicene

• Marcin Maździarz

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 574–585, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.48

• calculations show that all silicene phases have hexagonal symmetry. The symmetry characteristics of a structure determine the symmetry of its physical properties (cf. Neumann’s Principle and Curie laws) [30][46]. For 2D linear hyperelastic materials, there are four classes of symmetry [25], and hexagonal

Conjugated photothermal materials and structure design for solar steam generation

• Chia-Yang Lin and
• Tsuyoshi Michinobu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 454–466, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.36

• tunability of molecular structures [5][6]. In fact, there is a long development history of conjugated molecules and polymers, and a clear correlation between their chemical structure and physical properties has been established [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]. For example, the absorption spectra

• the advantage that the π electrons delocalized over the conjugated backbone enhance the carrier transport and provide multifunctional properties by combining their intrinsic optoelectronic properties and macromolecular physical properties. Typical polymeric PTMs used for the SSG include polypyrrole

• [51]. Nanofibers Polymer-based nanofibers can be produced from various processable polymers, and they have wide application possibilities with improved physical properties compared to the pristine polymer solids. Polymer-based nanofibers have characteristic properties, such as a high surface-to-volume

Molecular nanoarchitectonics: unification of nanotechnology and molecular/materials science

• Katsuhiko Ariga

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

• ][35], efficient molecular identification [36][37][38], and device switching mechanisms based on nanoscale phenomena [39][40][41] have been revealed. The contribution of nanotechnology is not limited to the elucidation of such physical properties of materials. Nanotechnology has also contributed

• yield unusual physical properties. A recent review by Tsuji reports the realization of cryogenic properties at room temperature by chemical immobilization of molecular structures [94]. Functions such as optoelectronic properties and bioactivity of materials strongly depend on molecular structures

• expected to pave the way for further functional nanostructures. In organic molecules and materials, the electronic structure and physical properties can be modified by replacing carbon with silicon. For example, silicon-substituted graphene-based materials exhibit exotic properties. However, it is

High–low Kelvin probe force spectroscopy for measuring the interface state density

• Ryo Izumi,
• Masato Miyazaki,
• Yan Jun Li and
• Yasuhiro Sugawara

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 175–189, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.18

• the physical properties of semiconductors, information on semiconductor interface states is particularly important. For example, in semiconductor devices such as field-effect transistors, the presence of semiconductor interface states is known to significantly affect device operation characteristics

Upper critical magnetic field in NbRe and NbReN micrometric strips

• Zahra Makhdoumi Kakhaki,
• Antonio Leo,
• Federico Chianese,
• Loredana Parlato,
• Giovanni Piero Pepe,
• Angela Nigro,
• Carla Cirillo and
• Carmine Attanasio

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 45–51, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.5

• -84084 Fisciano (Sa), Italy Dipartimento di Fisica “E. Pancini”, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, I-80125 Napoli, Italy 10.3762/bjnano.14.5 Abstract Non-centrosymmetric superconductors have recently received significant interest due to their intriguing physical properties such as multigap

• 0.13 ≤ x ≤ 0.38 crystallizes in the non-centrosymmetric Ti5Re24-type structure with the space group (No. 217) [9][10][11][12]. This non-centrosymmetric nature of the material leads to intriguing and unconventional physical properties such as the time-reversal symmetry breaking observed with muon-spin

Gap-directed chemical lift-off lithographic nanoarchitectonics for arbitrary sub-micrometer patterning

• Chang-Ming Wang,
• Hong-Sheng Chan,
• Chia-Li Liao,
• Che-Wei Chang and
• Wei-Ssu Liao

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 34–44, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.4

• parameters, D, H, W, and the elastomer’s Young’s modulus [40][46]. In current experimental setups, D and H are used to tune the formation of self-collapse-induced structural gaps, but it is reasonable to assume that both W and the elastomer stamp’s physical properties would have impacted the result as well

Two-step single-reactor synthesis of oleic acid- or undecylenic acid-stabilized magnetic nanoparticles by thermal decomposition

• Mykhailo Nahorniak,
• Pamela Pasetto,
• Jean-Marc Greneche,
• Volodymyr Samaryk,
• Sandy Auguste,
• Anthony Rousseau,
• Nataliya Nosova and
• Serhii Varvarenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 11–22, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.2

• chemical and physical properties. One such area is biomedicine [1]. Especially iron oxide-based nanoparticles, due to their biodegradation, low toxicity, and enhanced oxidative resistance compared to metallic nanoparticles, show high potential in biomedical applications [2][3][4]. Up to now, iron oxide

Electrical and optical enhancement of ITO/Mo bilayer thin films via laser annealing

• Abdelbaki Hacini,
• Ahmad Hadi Ali,
• Nurul Nadia Adnan and
• Nafarizal Nayan

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1589–1595, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.133

• . The concentration and mobility of charge carriers need to be increased to overcome this problem. Furthermore, enhancing electrical and optical performance at the same time is a critical research topic that has many challenges. Generally, the physical properties of TC materials are essentially affected

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

• , and large surface area, which make them excellent for photocatalysis. The progress of synthesis processes allows one to change the physical properties as needed. In order to create economically viable Bi-based photocatalysts, substantial amounts of water are required. Solid-state reaction methods that

Design of surface nanostructures for chirality sensing based on quartz crystal microbalance

• Yinglin Ma,
• Xiangyun Xiao and
• Qingmin Ji

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1201–1219, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.100

• ]. Chiral enantiomers have identical molecular formulas and the same physical properties. However, they can exhibit completely different functions. One isomer form may act as a powerful medicament, while the other might cause serious side effects. The famous "thalidomide disaster" in the 1960s affected

• to 5.97 ± 0.54, which was the best performance of MOFs for Cys enantiomer discrimination. Xylene is an important chemical feedstock and has three isomeric forms: o-xylene, m-xylene, and p-xylene. Although they have similar structures and physical properties, the three xylene isomers have different

Application of nanoarchitectonics in moist-electric generation

• Jia-Cheng Feng and
• Hong Xia

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1185–1200, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.99

• have superior electrical conductivity and provide better electron transfer properties. Organic nanomaterials are complementary to inorganic nanomaterials in terms of physical properties. Although organic nanomaterials are usually poor in electrical conductivity, they have better properties in terms of

Recent advances in green carbon dots (2015–2022): synthesis, metal ion sensing, and biological applications

• Aisha Kanwal,
• Naheed Bibi,
• Sajjad Hyder,
• Arif Muhammad,
• Hao Ren,
• Jiangtao Liu and
• Zhongli Lei

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1068–1107, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.93

Bioselectivity of silk protein-based materials and their bio-inspired applications

• Hendrik Bargel,
• Vanessa T. Trossmann,
• Christoph Sommer and
• Thomas Scheibel

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 902–921, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.81

• biomedicine and tissue engineering, since they exhibit promising chemical and physical properties, such as bioactivity, structural integrity, and cell stimulation [29][30]. Biomimetic materials modulating specific cellular responses and tissue regeneration have been developed by adjusting and modifying

• distinguished according to their basic defense mechanism. These are (A) surface topography, which disturbs and inhibits the initial adhesion based on morphological features, (B) material modification, where intrinsic chemical and physical properties result in microbe-repellence, and (C) additives and coatings

Effects of substrate stiffness on the viscoelasticity and migration of prostate cancer cells examined by atomic force microscopy

• Xiaoqiong Tang,
• Yan Zhang,
• Jiangbing Mao,
• Yuhua Wang,
• Zhenghong Zhang,
• Zhengchao Wang and
• Hongqin Yang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 560–569, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.47

• functions have not been well appreciated [16]. In recent years, alterations in the physical properties of cells have been considered as a marker of malignant transformation of cancer cells [17][18][19]. Based on atomic force microscopy (AFM) measurements, our group found that the progression of prostate

Ethosomal (−)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate as a novel approach to enhance antioxidant, anti-collagenase and anti-elastase effects

• Çiğdem Yücel,
• Gökçe Şeker Karatoprak,
• Sena Yalçıntaş and
• Tuğba Eren Böncü

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 491–502, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.41

•  2). El Kayal et al. conducted a study that provided the basis for the development of formulations as ETHs, transfersomes, and transethosomes to maximize the therapeutic efficacy of EGCG. The formulation compositions were optimized to produce vesicles with acceptable physical properties for these

Tubular glassy carbon microneedles with fullerene-like tips for biomedical applications

• Sharali Malik and
• George E. Kostakis

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 455–461, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.38

• . Redfern [4] first used the term “vitreous carbon” in the 1950s when he saw its first technological application as a crucible material. The term “glassy carbon” was used for the first time in 1962, by S. Yamada and H. Sato [5] in their research on the physical properties of carbon materials. Although the

The role of sulfonate groups and hydrogen bonding in the proton conductivity of two coordination networks

• Ali Javed,
• Felix Steinke,
• Stephan Wöhlbrandt,
• Hana Bunzen,
• Norbert Stock and
• Michael Tiemann

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 437–443, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.36

• ; metal-organic framework; proton conductivity; Introduction Recent achievements in the synthesis of advanced functional materials with tailored, structure-related physical properties have stimulated the development of new concepts and devices for energy storage [1][2] and energy conversion [3][4]. Among

Micro- and nanotechnology in biomedical engineering for cartilage tissue regeneration in osteoarthritis

• Zahra Nabizadeh,
• Mahmoud Nasrollahzadeh,
• Hamed Daemi,
• Mohamadreza Baghaban Eslaminejad,
• Ali Akbar Shabani,
• Mehdi Dadashpour,
• Majid Mirmohammadkhani and
• Davood Nasrabadi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 363–389, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.31

• example, to modify the surface of nanofiber polymers, plasma treatment has been used to provide them with hydroxy, carboxyl, or amine polar groups to improve physical properties such as wettability, polarity, and bioadhesion [102]. As a result, surface-modified nanofibers will more likely absorb bioactive

Plasma modes in capacitively coupled superconducting nanowires

• Alex Latyshev,
• Andrew G. Semenov and
• Andrei D. Zaikin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 292–297, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.24

• the low-temperature behavior of the systems under consideration. Keywords: plasma modes; quantum fluctuations, quantum phase slips; superconducting nanowires; Introduction Physical properties of ultrathin superconducting nanowires differ strongly from those of bulk superconductors owing to a

Systematic studies into uniform synthetic protein nanoparticles

• Nahal Habibi,
• Ava Mauser,
• Jeffery E. Raymond and
• Joerg Lahann

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 274–283, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.22

• as poorly defined physical properties and/or stability in the bloodstream [14]. Desolvation methods have been used to prepare various therapeutic protein nanoparticles [15][16][17]. The desolvation process requires the addition of desolvating agents, such as ethanol or acetone, to induce changes in

• matrix proteins on the physical properties of the respective nanoparticles. Specifically, this work systematically explores the relationship between SPNP formulation parameters and nanoparticle morphology, while also providing detailed insights into size distributions and uniformities. Results and

• sizes, uniform size distributions, and shape parameters. One-factor and two-factor SEM analyses, combined with DLS, revealed that most of the blended SPNPs have geometric parameters that align with one of the constituent proteins. Those blended SPNPs may have predictable physical properties that can be

Effects of drug concentration and PLGA addition on the properties of electrospun ampicillin trihydrate-loaded PLA nanofibers

• Tuğba Eren Böncü and
• Nurten Ozdemir

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 245–254, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.19

• intramolecular and intermolecular interactions that affect the physical properties of the electrospinning solution, thus leading to differences in the drug release properties of the electrospun nanofibers [2][24]. iii) PLGA is more hydrophilic compared to PLA [11]. iv) The increase in the molecular weight

Engineered titania nanomaterials in advanced clinical applications

• Padmavati Sahare,
• Paulina Govea Alvarez,
• Juan Manual Sanchez Yanez,
• Gabriel Luna-Bárcenas,
• Samik Chakraborty,
• Sujay Paul and
• Miriam Estevez

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 201–218, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.15

• of hydroxy groups elicits hydrophobicity [24]. The primary physical properties of titanium dioxide that contribute to its biocompatibility are high corrosion resistance, the thermodynamic state at low physiological pH values, the isoelectric point of 5–6, the low ion formation tendency in aqueous

Sputtering onto liquids: a critical review

• Anastasiya Sergievskaya,
• Adrien Chauvin and
• Stephanos Konstantinidis

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 10–53, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.2

• composition and its physical properties but also its volume and the thickness of the liquid layer, to be able to estimate the concentration of sputter material in the resulting NP solution and to consider if the liquid surface is heated by the plasma [42][47]. Despite the fact that most researchers accept

Alteration of nanomechanical properties of pancreatic cancer cells through anticancer drug treatment revealed by atomic force microscopy

• Xiaoteng Liang,
• Shuai Liu,
• Xiuchao Wang,
• Dan Xia and
• Qiang Li

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2021, 12, 1372–1379, doi:10.3762/bjnano.12.101

• ]. Recently, changes of the physical properties of cells are considered to be signs of malignant transformation to cancer cells [5][6]. Measuring the difference in mechanical properties between cancer and normal cells is of great help to understand the changes related to cancer, and may provide the

• the physical properties of HeLa cells treated by docetaxel are different from that of untreated ones [9]. Therefore, the study of drug–cell interaction regarding cellular mechanics could be an effective way for drug evaluation. Important information, including drug efficacy and safety can be obtained

• . Conclusion In conclusion, the nanostructure and physical properties of normal cells and PCCs were revealed by AFM. The Young's modulus of normal cells is larger than that of three kinds of PCCs. Moreover, the Young's modulus of the more aggressive cancer cells (AsPC-1) is smaller than that of the less