Dual-functionalized architecture enables stable and tumor cell-specific SiO₂NPs in complex biological fluids

• Iris Renata Sousa Ribeiro,
• Raquel Frenedoso da Silva,
• Romênia Ramos Domingues,
• Adriana Franco Paes Leme and
• Mateus Borba Cardoso

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1238–1252, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.100

• adsorption of proteins [22][23], developing methods that can meet the trade-off between targeting and colloidal stability of NPs in such media has proven to be a major challenge [8][10][11]. Our group produced SiO2NPs functionalized with a steric stabilizer (zwitterionic sulfobetaine silane) and biologically

• . Sulfobetaine zwitterionic (ZW) and folate groups were chosen as kinetic stabilizers and targeting agents, respectively. It is worth highlighting that sulfobetaines were selected specifically for their enhanced hydration properties, effectively preventing protein adsorption on various NPs and contributing to

• corona formation in cell culture medium and human plasma To verify the adsorption of proteins on the functionalized SiO2NPs, sodium dodecyl sulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) experiment was performed. For this, the nanomaterials (in concentrations of 2 to 5 mg·mL–1) were incubated in

Enhanced catalytic reduction through in situ synthesized gold nanoparticles embedded in glucosamine/alginate nanocomposites

• Chi-Hien Dang,
• Le-Kim-Thuy Nguyen,
• Minh-Trong Tran,
• Van-Dung Le,
• Nguyen Minh Ty,
• T. Ngoc Han Pham,
• Hieu Vu-Quang,
• Tran Thi Kim Chi,
• Tran Thi Huong Giang,
• Nguyen Thi Thanh Tu and
• Thanh-Danh Nguyen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1227–1237, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.99

• effectiveness of this reaction hinges on the catalytic surface, influenced by both reagent adsorption and product desorption. We monitored the in situ reduction of organic dyes using the nanocatalyst via time-dependent UV–vis absorption measurements at ambient temperature. Confirmation of reduction was

• and was nearly complete (ca. 99%) after 9 min. The reduction of 4-NiP and MO took longer, with about 50% reduction after the initial 5 min and reaching near completion (ca. 99%) after 20 and 15 min, respectively. This variance underscores the different rates of dye adsorption and product desorption on

• the surface of the gold nanoparticles. Additionally, the polysaccharides can interact with functional groups within the dye structure, further influencing the adsorption/desorption dynamics of organic dyes on the surface of the AuNPs [44]. Regarding the reaction kinetics, the plots depicting ln(Ct/C0

Synthesis, characterization and anticancer effect of doxorubicin-loaded dual stimuli-responsive smart nanopolymers

• Ömür Acet,
• Pavel Kirsanov,
• Burcu Önal Acet,
• Inessa Halets-Bui,
• Dzmitry Shcharbin,
• Şeyda Ceylan Cömert and
• Mehmet Odabaşı

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1189–1196, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.96

• because of fast filling of the adsorption sites. In conclusion, DOX loading onto the SNPs was accomplished successfully. In previous studies conducted by our group on the carrying capacity of nanostructures, we obtained comparable results [20][24][37]. Encapsulation and release studies of DOX encapsulated

Photocatalytic methane oxidation over a TiO₂/SiNWs p–n junction catalyst at room temperature

• Qui Thanh Hoai Ta,
• Luan Minh Nguyen,
• Ngoc Hoi Nguyen,
• Phan Khanh Thinh Nguyen and
• Dai Hai Nguyen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1132–1141, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.92

• that the superior wettability of TiO2/SiNWs (hydrophilic surfaces) compared to TiO2/glass (hydrophobic surfaces) enables partial adsorption of water molecules, which facilitates the generation of radicals necessary for photocatalytic reactions. Furthermore, the TiO2 nanostructure and p-type SiNWs are

• crucial in photogenerated charge separation and adsorption enhancement under UV–vis light. In other words, the ethane productivity of TiO2/Si NWs was five times higher (210 µmol/cm2) than that of pure p-Si NWs (20 µmol/cm2) and glass/TiO2 (30 µmol/cm2). Photocatalytic OCM over TiO2/Si NWs catalysts was

Direct electron beam writing of silver using a β-diketonate precursor: first insights

• Katja Höflich,
• Krzysztof Maćkosz,
• Chinmai S. Jureddy,
• Aleksei Tsarapkin and
• Ivo Utke

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1117–1124, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.90

• fragmentation of adsorbed precursor molecules on a substrate [5][6][7][8][9]. The precursor is typically supplied in gaseous phase. Exploiting the different complex pathways in electron-induced chemistry (such as formation of unstable intermediates and thermal assistance in adsorption and desorption) and the

Unveiling the potential of alginate-based nanomaterials in sensing technology and smart delivery applications

• Shakhzodjon Uzokboev,
• Khojimukhammad Akhmadbekov,
• Ra’no Nuritdinova,
• Salah M. Tawfik and
• Yong-Ill Lee

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1077–1104, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.88

• glyoxal from water. An exceptional formaldehyde adsorption capacity of 58.30 mg/g and an adsorption removal effectiveness of 93.5% was demonstrated for APOF@ZIF-8/CS [15]. Hydrogen peroxide sensing: Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) sensing is a crucial aspect of various fields, including biomedical research and

Interface properties of nanostructured carbon-coated biological implants: an overview

• Mattia Bartoli,
• Francesca Cardano,
• Erik Piatti,
• Stefania Lettieri,
• Andrea Fin and
• Alberto Tagliaferro

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1041–1053, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.85

• due to mere surface interactions, as summarized in Figure 3. The interaction between implants and the immune system is highly tissue-specific, with different responses observed depending on the implantation sites. Usually, the insertion of an implant is followed by the adsorption of plasma components

• solid choice to prevent massive implant degradation. Carbon nanomaterial coatings can prevent adverse chemical reactions triggered by both the adsorption of proteins and the metabolism of cells [151][152][153]. Hassan et al. [97] extensively investigated the effect of graphene and graphitic coatings as

• % compared with the untreated surface. The authors suggested that the improved performance was due to the changes adsorption rate of protein and plasma compounds. Mallik et al. [154] used electrophoretically deposited graphene for coating titanium, achieving a strong reduction in corrosion with a coating

Therapeutic effect of F127-folate@PLGA/CHL/IR780 nanoparticles on folate receptor-expressing cancer cells

• Thi Ngoc Han Pham,
• Phuong-Thao Dang-Luong,
• Hong-Phuc Nguyen,
• Loc Le-Tuan,
• Xuan Thang Cao,
• Thanh-Danh Nguyen,
• Vy Tran Anh and
• Hieu Vu_Quang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 954–964, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.78

• . The outer PEO corona prevents aggregation, protein adsorption, and recognition by the reticuloendothelial system, while the hydrophobic PPO core may be modified to contain hydrophobic anticancer drugs, fluorophores, or even anchor to the hydrophobic layer of the nanoparticles [8][9]. The F127

• of F127 associates with or anchors to hydrophobic PLGA, while the hydrophilic block PEO exposed to the aqueous environment associates with or anchors to hydrophilic PLGA [9][10]. The PEO block yields a stealthy surface that inhibits protein adsorption and aggregation. In addition, the conjugation of

Facile synthesis of Fe-based metal–organic frameworks from Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles and their application for CO₂/N₂ separation

• Van Nhieu Le,
• Hoai Duc Tran,
• Minh Tien Nguyen,
• Hai Bang Truong,
• Toan Minh Pham and
• Jinsoo Kim

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 897–908, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.74

• resulting material, resulting in a high yield of 81% and an impressive BET surface area of 1365.4 m2·g−1. At 25 °C and 1 bar, M-100Fe@Fe2O3#1.80 showed a CO2 adsorption capacity of 1.10 mmol·g−1 and an IAST-predicted CO2/N2 selectivity of 18, outperforming conventional adsorbents in CO2/N2 separation

• (XPS). Subsequently, the gas separation performance of the as-prepared MIL-100(Fe) samples was assessed by studies regarding CO2 and N2 adsorption isotherms at various temperatures with pressures up to 1 bar. Experimental Materials Iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3, 96%) and benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid

• of Fe and O in the materials were examined using a K-Alpha photoelectron spectrometer (ThermoFisher Scientific, USA). The isotherms for N2 adsorption and desorption at 77 K over the materials were measured using a BELSORP-max apparatus (BEL, Japan). This allowed for calculating the surface area

Water-assisted purification during electron beam-induced deposition of platinum and gold

• Cristiano Glessi,
• Fabian A. Polman and
• Cornelis W. Hagen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 884–896, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.73

• temperature (24 °C) to minimize the precursor flux. Because of the low vapour pressure of the Pt precursor at 24 °C and the remote position of the Pt GIS nozzle, the deposition of platinum is limited by adsorption and surface diffusion of the precursor molecules [51]. A high water flux was necessary for the

• especially PtOx species, on SiOx substrates, as demonstrated during atomic layer deposition (ALD) experiments, although at elevated temperatures [58][59]. It has been postulated that the growth of Pt nanoparticles through ALD (using MeCpPtMe3 as the precursor molecule) is determined rather by the adsorption

• of migrating Pt species and particle coalescence than by the adsorption of precursor molecules. Furthermore, PtCx FEBID deposits exposed to e-beam curing showed an increase of Pt granule size, also indicating Pt mobility [60]. The presence of a multilayer of water on the substrate during deposition

A review on the structural characterization of nanomaterials for nano-QSAR models

• Salvador Moncho,
• Eva Serrano-Candelas,
• Jesús Vicente de Julián-Ortiz and
• Rafael Gozalbes

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 854–866, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.71

• ), properties such as the ionization potential, the electron affinity, the absolute electronegativity and the absolute hardness, as well as the adsorption energy of the metal have been used (using literature values or QM calculations) [47][48][49][50]. In those cases, the descriptors were obtained for a single

• , graphene, and fullerenes. For example, the sum of degrees around the carbon atoms at the surface can be used for all pristine carbon nanoforms [67]. Theoretical calculations of the surface area are more common [68], but it can also be obtained experimentally from gas adsorption data, using the Brunauer

Intermixing of MoS₂ and WS₂ photocatalysts toward methylene blue photodegradation

• Maryam Al Qaydi,
• Nitul S. Rajput,
• Michael Lejeune,
• Abdellatif Bouchalkha,
• Mimoun El Marssi,
• Steevy Cordette,
• Chaouki Kasmi and
• Mustapha Jouiad

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 817–829, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.68

• place corrective actions for the development of efficient strategies for water treatment [3]. Following these measures, various technologies have proven their efficacy for water depollution, including adsorption and photocatalysis, and are often utilized for heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, pesticide

Green synthesis of biomass-derived carbon quantum dots for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue

• Dalia Chávez-García,
• Mario Guzman,
• Viridiana Sanchez and
• Rubén D. Cadena-Nava

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 755–766, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.63

• of MB in aqueous media. The tests were separately conducted using sunlight and incandescent light (tungsten halogen lamp, 40 W). Previous to exposure, the reaction mixture was kept under vigorous stirring in the absence of light for 20 min to discard any adsorption effect. On the other hand, the pH

• a dark environment to ensure proper dispersion of the CQDs in aqueous media and the adsorption of the dye on the CQD surface. After the stirring period of 20 min, the solution absorbance was measured using a spectrophotometer in the wavelength range of 250–800 nm. This measurement marked the start

• mineralization of the MB molecule [38]. Other aspects that contribute to the MB degradation are the adsorption capacity of MB on the photocatalyst surface (i.e., CQD) and the specific surface area of the CQDs. All samples (but M3 and M7) presented a similar behavior, increasing their photocatalytic activity when

Effect of repeating hydrothermal growth processes and rapid thermal annealing on CuO thin film properties

• Monika Ozga,
• Eunika Zielony,
• Aleksandra Wierzbicka,
• Anna Wolska,
• Marcin Klepka,
• Marek Godlewski,
• Bogdan J. Kowalski and
• Bartłomiej S. Witkowski

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 743–754, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.62

• thin films can also be grown from liquid phases, employing techniques such as chemical bath deposition [31][32][33], successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) [34][35][36], sol–gel processes (using dip and spin coating) [37][38][39], as well as spray pyrolysis [40][41][42]. This work

Simultaneous electrochemical determination of uric acid and hypoxanthine at a TiO₂/graphene quantum dot-modified electrode

• Vu Ngoc Hoang,
• Dang Thi Ngoc Hoa,
• Nguyen Quang Man,
• Le Vu Truong Son,
• Le Van Thanh Son,
• Vo Thang Nguyen,
• Le Thi Hong Phong,
• Ly Hoang Diem,
• Kieu Chan Ly,
• Ho Sy Thang and
• Dinh Quang Khieu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 719–732, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.60

• complexes presents an absorption band at 240 nm. The combination of titanium complexes with GQDs resulted in higher adsorption λmax values. XRD patterns of the obtained samples in suspension form are presented in Figure 2. The XRD patterns of TiO2 and TiO2/GQDs suspensions show broad peaks of TiO2 at 2θ

• electrochemical signals is illustrated in Figure 7a. The linear relationship between peak current and square root of scan rate is presented in Figure 7b with the following linear equations: The lines do not pass the origin, indicating that the oxidation process of both URI and HYP are controlled by adsorption

• of URI and HYP of 0.81% and 2.92%, respectively, was chosen to avoid any potential interference effect in real samples. The variation of the potential scan rate during DPV measurement reveals that the electrochemical reactions of URI and HYP are determined by adsorption. Therefore, even at tacc = 0

Laser synthesis of nanoparticles in organic solvents – products, reactions, and perspectives

• Theo Fromme,
• Sven Reichenberger,
• Katharine M. Tibbetts and
• Stephan Barcikowski

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 638–663, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.54

• alkaline hydrogen evolution reactions [160]. This was partly attributed to an optimization of water adsorption and stabilization of *H and *OH, which leads to an acceleration of reaction kinetics [161]. As the structure and thickness of the carbon shell directly affect the properties of nanoparticles

• the nanoparticle surface during cooling, (ii) decomposition of the solvent molecules on the (hot) particle surface during the process, or (iii) post-process adsorption and accumulation of formed carbon by-products on the particle surface. Theoretical and conceptual approaches to laser-induced solvent

Directed growth of quinacridone chains on the vicinal Ag(35 1 1) surface

• Niklas Humberg,
• Lukas Grönwoldt and
• Moritz Sokolowski

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 556–568, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.48

• the azimuthal orientation of the molecules, resulting in a preferential growth of the chains in two of the four azimuthal orientations. We explain this by the adaptation of favorable adsorption sites, which involve the replacement of Ag atoms by QA molecules with specific azimuthal orientations at the

• , which can be used to direct the growth of nanostructures of adsorbates. The adsorption at step edges, as opposed to that on the terraces in between, is often favored because the additional interactions between the adsorbate and the atoms of the step edge contribute to the adsorption energy Eads. This

• Figure 2c. We suppose that the adsorption of a QA molecule at the step edge on the upper/lower terrace induces a local change in the electron density at the step edge. This favors a specific adsorption site of a second QA molecule with the same chirality and azimuthal orientation at the step edge on the

Electron-induced deposition using Fe(CO)₄MA and Fe(CO)₅ – effect of MA ligand and process conditions

• Hannah Boeckers,
• Atul Chaudhary,
• Petra Martinović,
• Amy V. Walker,
• Lisa McElwee-White and
• Petra Swiderek

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 500–516, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.45

Aero-ZnS prepared by physical vapor transport on three-dimensional networks of sacrificial ZnO microtetrapods

• Veaceslav Ursaki,
• Tudor Braniste,
• Victor Zalamai,
• Emil Rusu,
• Vladimir Ciobanu,
• Vadim Morari,
• Daniel Podgornii,
• Pier Carlo Ricci,
• Rainer Adelung and
• Ion Tiginyanu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 490–499, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.44

• [43]. The adsorption of oxygen species from the environment on the sample surface promoted by oxygen vacancies results also in a strong interaction between the photoexcited electrons captured by oxygen vacancies and the adsorbed oxygen species. The formation of the SnO2 phase in the prepared aero-ZnS

Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue under visible light by cobalt ferrite nanoparticles/graphene quantum dots

• Vo Chau Ngoc Anh,
• Le Thi Thanh Nhi,
• Le Thi Kim Dung,
• Dang Thi Ngoc Hoa,
• Nguyen Truong Son,
• Nguyen Thi Thao Uyen,
• Nguyen Ngoc Uyen Thu,
• Le Van Thanh Son,
• Le Trung Hieu,
• Tran Ngoc Tuyen and
• Dinh Quang Khieu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 475–489, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.43

• electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, ultraviolet–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, vibrating-sample magnetometry, and nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms. Cobalt ferrite crystals of around 8–10 nm and

• breaking graphene sheets or from molecules with aromatic structure (fullerenes, starch, and carbohydrates) [3]. However, often GQDs are only stable in solvents, which limits their application in fields that require their solid form, such as in adsorption and photocatalytic, or electrochemical applications

• [4]. Several magnetic nanomaterials that can be recycled and reused have been developed for catalysis or adsorption [5]. Among them are ferrites with the general formula of MFe2O4 (M: Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn). They are important magnetic materials. Among the spinel ferrites, CoFe2O4 (CF) is one of

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

• model based on etching due to SE from the deposit, which was the starting point of the study, was observed. While etching proceeds as expected for very low doses, under-etching was observed at higher doses. An analytical model was developed that nevertheless incorporates the effect of water adsorption

Potential of a deep eutectic solvent in silver nanoparticle fabrication for antibiotic residue detection

• Le Hong Tho,
• Bui Xuan Khuyen,
• Ngoc Xuan Dat Mai and
• Nhu Hoa Thi Tran

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 426–434, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.38

• used as reducing agent. The synthesis protocol is summarily presented in Figure 1. Also, to characterize our material, UV–vis and XRD measurements were carried out. Figure 2A shows the broad adsorption band indicating the high number of excitons [38] on the surface of Ag NPs due to SPR. The SPR peak is

Classification and application of metal-based nanoantioxidants in medicine and healthcare

• Nguyen Nhat Nam,
• Nguyen Khoi Song Tran,
• Tan Tai Nguyen,
• Nguyen Ngoc Trai,
• Nguyen Phuong Thuy,
• Hoang Dang Khoa Do,
• Nhu Hoa Thi Tran and
• Kieu The Loan Trinh

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 396–415, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.36

• sites are responsible for the adsorption, activation, and dissociation of the reactants, while the desorption occurs at the gold sites. The combination of multiple metals significantly improves the catalytic efficiency through synergistic effects. The nanocomposites not only disrupt the redox

• ]. The heterostructures increase surface electron deficiency, redox couples, and oxygen vacancies through an intrinsic electric field and lattice mismatch at the metal–semiconductor interface. Thus, a high level of oxygen vacancies enhances the adsorption and activation of oxygen-containing ROS, that is

Vinorelbine-loaded multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles as anticancer drug delivery systems: synthesis, characterization, and in vitro release study

• Zeynep Özcan and
• Afife Binnaz Hazar Yoruç

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 256–269, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.24

• using a solvothermal method. Subsequently, Fe3O4 NPs were coated with PDA in different ratios. The coating process involved the use of PDA in ratios of 1:1, 2:1, and 4:1, respectively. PDA can undergo polymerization resulting in the adsorption onto the surface of the negatively charged Fe3O4 NPs [22

Multiscale modelling of biomolecular corona formation on metallic surfaces

• Parinaz Mosaddeghi Amini,
• Ian Rouse,
• Julia Subbotina and
• Vladimir Lobaskin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 215–229, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.21

• modelling of the interaction between various surfaces, that is (100), (110), and (111), of fcc aluminum with the most abundant milk proteins and lactose. Our approach combines atomistic molecular dynamics, a coarse-grained model of protein adsorption, and kinetic Monte Carlo simulations to predict the

• proteins and lactose adsorption affinities based on their corresponding interaction strength with aluminum surfaces and predicted the content of the naturally forming biomolecular corona. Our comprehensive investigation sheds light on the implications of aluminum in food processing and packaging

• the outer surface of macroscropic and micro- and nano-sized particulate after packaging. It also highlights the dynamic interactions at the bionano interface associated with potential human health hazards. Through biomolecule adsorption, change of conformation, and surface chemistry, foreign materials