Recent advances in photothermal nanomaterials for ophthalmic applications

• Jiayuan Zhuang,
• Linhui Jia,
• Chenghao Li,
• Rui Yang,
• Jiapeng Wang,
• Wen-an Wang,
• Heng Zhou and
• Xiangxia Luo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 195–215, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.16

• therapeutic effects in humans [213]. The safety profile of photothermal nanomaterials is influenced by various factors, including their morphology, structure, concentration, photothermal stability, mechanical strength, and surface chemistry [214]. Enhancements in biocompatibility and stability can be achieved

Probing the potential of rare earth elements in the development of new anticancer drugs: single molecule studies

• Josiane A. D. Batista,
• Rayane M. de Oliveira,
• Carlos H. M. Lima,
• Milton L. Lana Júnior,
• Virgílio C. dos Anjos,
• Maria J. V. Bell and
• Márcio S. Rocha

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 187–194, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.15

• -molecule force spectroscopy using optical tweezers (OT) on DNA complexes formed with the three rare earths at various concentrations. The mechanical properties of these complexes were then determined as a function of the element concentration. From these data, the physical chemistry of the interaction was

• a binding isotherm that captures the physical chemistry of such interaction via the parameter r. A well-known binding isotherm is the Hill model, which is the simplest isotherm that accounts for cooperativity in binding reactions [19], where Cf is the free (not bound to DNA) ligand concentration, K

A review of metal-organic frameworks and polymers in mixed matrix membranes for CO₂ capture

• Charlotte Skjold Qvist Christensen,
• Nicholas Hansen,
• Mahboubeh Motadayen,
• Nina Lock,
• Martin Lahn Henriksen and
• Jonathan Quinson

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 155–186, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.14

• exceptional gas adsorption capabilities. Furthermore, MOFs are inherently more compatible with the organic polymer matrix than regular inorganic fillers, as they have organic linkers as a fundamental structural component. Specifically, utilizing a linker with similar chemistry to the membrane polymer and its

• functional groups can drastically enhance MOF-membrane polymer compatibility [24]. Last, the rich MOF chemistry and tunability pave the way to advanced MMMs with specialized functionality for CO2 separation. For MOF-integrated MMM fabrication, the MOF–polymer matrix interface is crucial to its CO2 separation

Clays enhanced with niobium: potential in wastewater treatment and reuse as pigment with antibacterial activity

• Silvia Jaerger,
• Patricia Appelt,
• Mario Antônio Alves da Cunha,
• Fabián Ccahuana Ayma,
• Ricardo Schneider,
• Carla Bittencourt and
• Fauze Jacó Anaissi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 141–154, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.13

• Silvia Jaerger Patricia Appelt Mario Antonio Alves da Cunha Fabian Ccahuana Ayma Ricardo Schneider Carla Bittencourt Fauze Jaco Anaissi Federal University of Technology - Paraná - UTFPR, Campus Toledo, Rua Cristo Rei, 19. 85902-490, Toledo, Brazil Chemistry Department, Universidade Estadual do

• Centro-Oeste, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil Department of Chemistry, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Pato Branco 85503-390, Brazil Chimie des Interactions PlaBEa-Surface (ChIPS), Research Institute for Materials Science and Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium 10.3762

• intense blue cationic dye important in medical sciences, chemistry, and biology, as well as widely used in the textile industry [2]. Prolonged exposure to MB can result in adverse health effects, including abdominal disorders, respiratory distress, skin sensitization, and blindness [3]. The dark blue

Nanocarriers and macrophage interaction: from a potential hurdle to an alternative therapeutic strategy

• Naths Grazia Sukubo,
• Paolo Bigini and
• Annalisa Morelli

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 97–118, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.10

• influence PC formation and NC clearance, including NP size, surface charge, hydrophobicity, surface chemistry, and the encountered biological fluid [37][38][39]. NPs larger than 200 nm in size tend to accumulate in the liver and spleen, while those with a diameter of less than 10 nm are rapidly eliminated

Modeling and simulation of carbon-nanocomposite-based gas sensors

• Roopa Hegde,
• Punya Prabha V,
• Shipra Upadhyay and
• Krishna S B

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 90–96, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.9

• (reaction engineering, transport of diluted species, laminar flow, and chemistry interface), create the geometry of the sensor within a gas chamber, and select the materials. We then set up the physics with boundary conditions, mesh the geometry using tetrahedral and triangular elements, and define study

Instance maps as an organising concept for complex experimental workflows as demonstrated for (nano)material safety research

• Benjamin Punz,
• Maja Brajnik,
• Joh Dokler,
• Jaleesia D. Amos,
• Litty Johnson,
• Katie Reilly,
• Anastasios G. Papadiamantis,
• Amaia Green Etxabe,
• Lee Walker,
• Diego S. T. Martinez,
• Steffi Friedrichs,
• Klaus M. Weltring,
• Nazende Günday-Türeli,
• Claus Svendsen,
• Christine Ogilvie Hendren,
• Mark R. Wiesner,
• Martin Himly,
• Iseult Lynch and
• Thomas E. Exner

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 57–77, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.7

• properties can be tailored by changing their size, shape, surface chemistry, and functionality, have led to the designation of nanomaterials as a key enabling technology and to their subsequent inclusion in the broader categorisation of advanced materials [1][2]. Applications of nanomaterials derive in many

Advanced atomic force microscopy techniques V

• Philipp Rahe,
• Ilko Bald,
• Nadine Hauptmann,
• Regina Hoffmann-Vogel,
• Harry Mönig and
• Michael Reichling

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 54–56, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.6

• Philipp Rahe Ilko Bald Nadine Hauptmann Regina Hoffmann-Vogel Harry Monig Michael Reichling Institut für Physik, Universität Osnabrück, Barbarastraße 7, 49076 Osnabrück, Germany Institute of Chemistry, Hybrid Nanostructures, University of Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 24–25, 14476 Potsdam

Bioinspired nanofilament coatings for scale reduction on steel

• Siad Dahir Ali,
• Mette Heidemann Rasmussen,
• Jacopo Catalano,
• Christian Husum Frederiksen and
• Tobias Weidner

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 25–34, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.3

• Siad Dahir Ali Mette Heidemann Rasmussen Jacopo Catalano Christian Husum Frederiksen Tobias Weidner Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark Danish Offshore Technology Centre

• moisture control and water interaction [1][2]. The structure and chemistry of insect skin are finely tuned to navigate these challenges, showcasing a sophisticated natural adaptation to efficiently repel water [3]. Springtails have mastered this capability using micro- and nanostructured skin surfaces

• polymerization of a polysiloxane on the material surface [18]. The polysiloxane methyl groups lower the surface energy and render the surface hydrophobic. Clearly, the surface chemistry of steel surfaces is very different from the previously used materials such as glass [11][12][13][18], polymers [10][11][12

A nanocarrier containing carboxylic and histamine groups with dual action: acetylcholine hydrolysis and antidote atropine delivery

• Elina E. Mansurova,
• Andrey A. Maslennikov,
• Anna P. Lyubina,
• Alexandra D. Voloshina,
• Irek R. Nizameev,
• Marsil K. Kadirov,
• Anzhela A. Mikhailova,
• Polina V. Mikshina,
• Albina Y. Ziganshina and
• Igor S. Antipin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 11–24, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.2

• Elina E. Mansurova Andrey A. Maslennikov Anna P. Lyubina Alexandra D. Voloshina Irek R. Nizameev Marsil K. Kadirov Anzhela A. Mikhailova Polina V. Mikshina Albina Y. Ziganshina Igor S. Antipin A.E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, FRC Kazan Scientific Centre, Russian Academy of

• Sciences, Arbuzov str. 8, Kazan 420088, Russia Alexander Butlerov Institute of Chemistry, Kazan Federal University, Lobachevsky str. 1/29, Kazan 420008, Russia Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev - KAI, 10, K. Marx str., Kazan 420111, Russia Kazan National Research

• directly in the growth medium. Нemocompatibility Human erythrocytes were obtained at the medical office of the A.E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry from two Caucasian volunteers (52 years old, blood group II and 24 years old, blood group IV), after receiving informed consent. The study

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

• Norma Salvadores Farran Limin Wang Primoz Pirih Bodo D. Wilts Department for Chemistry and Physics of Materials, University of Salzburg, Jakob-Haringer-Str. 2a, 5020 Salzburg, Austria Current address: Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Vienna Technical University, 1060 Vienna, Austria

• }-oriented domains exhibits polarization conversion, rotating the angle of linearly polarized light. The overall coloration, resulting from the reflections from many scales, is close to uniformly diffuse because of the random orientation of the domains. Using titania sol–gel chemistry, we produced negative

• exposed photonic crystals using a sol–gel chemistry approach [14][24]. The increased refractive index contrast and the increased fill fraction of the replicas resulted in a redshift, which was confirmed with full-wave modeling. Full-wave modeling further suggested that the titania replicated from a 3D

Attempts to preserve and visualize protein corona on the surface of biological nanoparticles in blood serum using photomodification

• Julia E. Poletaeva,
• Anastasiya V. Tupitsyna,
• Alina E. Grigor’eva,
• Ilya S. Dovydenko and
• Elena I. Ryabchikova

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1654–1666, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.130

• photomodification to obtain NPs bearing a full protein corona on the lipid surface, the proteins of which could be identified by mass analysis [23]. Hossein Mohammad-Beigi and colleagues published another approach in 2020 [7]. They used methods of click chemistry to fix proteins on the surface of silica and

• polystyrene NPs and thereby obtained the full corona. In principle, the effect of click chemistry and photomodification is the same. Both fix the full corona; however, the methods differ in details. When click chemistry is performed, soft corona proteins bind only to pre-modified hard corona proteins, whereas

Fabrication of hafnium-based nanoparticles and nanostructures using picosecond laser ablation

• Abhishek Das,
• Mangababu Akkanaboina,
• Jagannath Rathod,
• R. Sai Prasad Goud,
• Kanaka Ravi Kumar,
• Raghu C. Reddy,
• Ratheesh Ravendran,
• Katia Vutova,
• S. V. S. Nageswara Rao and
• Venugopal Rao Soma

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1639–1653, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.129

• ; now DIA-CoE, University of Hyderabad), and the School of Chemistry for providing access to the necessary instruments. Funding Funding is provided by IOE, UoH, and ACRHEM/DRDO. Mangababu acknowledges financial support from CSIR India (for SRF) and IOE BHU (for RJP PDF). S.V.S Nageswara Rao DST PURSE

Liver-targeting iron oxide nanoparticles and their complexes with plant extracts for biocompatibility

• Shushanik A. Kazaryan,
• Seda A. Oganian,
• Gayane S. Vardanyan,
• Anatolie S. Sidorenko and
• Ashkhen A. Hovhannisyan

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1593–1602, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.125

• and toxicity effects; as of May 2024, the website clinicaltrials.gov listed data on the development of 51 clinical protocols involving iron oxides NPs [25][26][27]. Surface chemistry and delivery route of MNPs affect their biodistribution patterns and circulation time in the body [28]. It is known

Facile synthesis of size-tunable L-carnosine-capped silver nanoparticles and their role in metal ion sensing and catalytic degradation of p-nitrophenol

• Akash Kumar,
• Ridhima Chadha,
• Abhishek Das,
• Nandita Maiti and
• Rayavarapu Raja Gopal

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1576–1592, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.124

• sustainability and public health. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have attracted the interest of researchers worldwide in recent years because of their promising use in environmental chemistry. The unique optochemical properties of AgNPs, including high surface area to volume ratio, optical absorbance, excellent

• through surface chemistry and other parameters such as size and shape [13]. Kästner and Thünemann described the catalytic degradation of P-NP using silver nanoparticles with the activity depending on the capping agents [14]. To design a dual-functional system for environmental applications, a potential

Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles derived from algae and their larvicidal properties to control Aedes aegypti

• Matheus Alves Siqueira de Assunção,
• Douglas Dourado,
• Daiane Rodrigues dos Santos,
• Gabriel Bezerra Faierstein,
• Mara Elga Medeiros Braga,
• Severino Alves Junior,
• Rosângela Maria Rodrigues Barbosa,
• Herminio José Cipriano de Sousa and
• Fábio Rocha Formiga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1566–1575, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.123

• (FIOCRUZ), 50670-420, Recife, PE, Brazil Chemical Process Engineering and Forest Products Research Centre (CIEPQPF), Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra, 3030-790, Coimbra, Portugal Department of Fundamental Chemistry (DQF), Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), 50740-560, Recife

The round-robin approach applied to nanoinformatics: consensus prediction of nanomaterials zeta potential

• Dimitra-Danai Varsou,
• Arkaprava Banerjee,
• Joyita Roy,
• Kunal Roy,
• Giannis Savvas,
• Haralambos Sarimveis,
• Ewelina Wyrzykowska,
• Mateusz Balicki,
• Tomasz Puzyn,
• Georgia Melagraki,
• Iseult Lynch and
• Antreas Afantitis

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1536–1553, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.121

• Chemistry, Laboratory of Environmental Chemoinformatics, Wita Stwosza 63, 80-308 Gdańsk, Poland Division of Physical Sciences and Applications, Hellenic Military Academy, Vari 16672, Greece School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT Birmingham, United

• [36], the following four were included in this study because of the completeness of the data (absence of data gaps): the NMs’ core chemistry, coating, morphology, and hydrodynamic diameter measured using dynamic light scattering (DLS). The ZP of the NMs was measured in water (pH 6.5–8.5). To enrich

Electrochemical nanostructured CuBTC/FeBTC MOF composite sensor for enrofloxacin detection

• Thi Kim Ngan Nguyen,
• Tien Dat Doan,
• Huy Hieu Luu,
• Hoang Anh Nguyen,
• Thi Thu Ha Vu,
• Quang Hai Tran,
• Ha Tran Nguyen,
• Thanh Binh Dang,
• Thi Hai Yen Pham and
• Mai Ha Hoang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1522–1535, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.120

• Thi Kim Ngan Nguyen Tien Dat Doan Huy Hieu Luu Hoang Anh Nguyen Thi Thu Ha Vu Quang Hai Tran Ha Tran Nguyen Thanh Binh Dang Thi Hai Yen Pham Mai Ha Hoang Graduate University of Science and Technology, Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology, Ha Noi, Vietnam Faculty of Chemistry, TNU-University

• of Sciences, Tan Thinh Ward, Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi, Vietnam Hanoi University of Industry, 298 Cau Dien Street, Bac Tu Liem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam National Key Laboratory of

• Informatics in Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was performed by using an Autolab PGSTAT 302 in a frequency range of 100 kHz to 0.01 Hz. A three-electrode electrochemical setup was used including a platinum wire counter

Integrating high-performance computing, machine learning, data management workflows, and infrastructures for multiscale simulations and nanomaterials technologies

• Fabio Le Piane,
• Mario Vozza,
• Matteo Baldoni and
• Francesco Mercuri

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1498–1521, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.119

• dynamics and quantum chemistry calculations [23][24]. Even more significant has been the impact of GPU computing on AI. GPUs are inherently designed for parallel processing, making them exceptionally well-suited for the demanding calculations and massive data throughput required in AI tasks. Accordingly

• concept involves utilizing models to represent the underlying physics or chemistry of the system, while incorporating data-driven approaches to enhance the accuracy and predictive power of these models. Data-driven techniques provide valuable insights into the complex relationships and interactions within

• . Physics-based models are built upon fundamental principles and equations, capturing the underlying physics or chemistry of materials. These models describe the interactions between atoms, molecules, or particles, allowing researchers to simulate and predict material properties and behavior at different

Polymer lipid hybrid nanoparticles for phytochemical delivery: challenges, progress, and future prospects

• Iqra Rahat,
• Pooja Yadav,
• Aditi Singhal,
• Mohammad Fareed,
• Jaganathan Raja Purushothaman,
• Mohammed Aslam,
• Raju Balaji,
• Sonali Patil-Shinde and
• Md. Rizwanullah

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1473–1497, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.118

• International University, Erbil 44001, Kurdistan Region, Iraq Center for Global Health Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai-602105, Tamil Nadu, India Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr. D.Y Patil

• ., erythrocytes) to develop membrane-camouflaged PLHNPs. These hybrid nanocarriers are also called biomimetic hybrid nanocarriers because their surface chemistry mimics natural cell membranes [57]. The PLHNPs are coated with cell membranes via the extrusion technique. The coating of PLHNPs with red blood cells

Strain-induced bandgap engineering in 2D ψ-graphene materials: a first-principles study

• Kamal Kumar,
• Nora H. de Leeuw,
• Jost Adam and
• Abhishek Kumar Mishra

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1440–1452, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.116

• Kamal Kumar Nora H. de Leeuw Jost Adam Abhishek Kumar Mishra Department of Physics, Applied Science Cluster, School of Advanced Engineering, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Bidholi via Premnagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India School of Chemistry, University of Leeds, Leeds

Ion-induced surface reactions and deposition from Pt(CO)₂Cl₂ and Pt(CO)₂Br₂

• Mohammed K. Abdel-Rahman,
• Patrick M. Eckhert,
• Atul Chaudhary,
• Johnathon M. Johnson,
• Jo-Chi Yu,
• Lisa McElwee-White and
• D. Howard Fairbrother

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1427–1439, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.115

• Mohammed K. Abdel-Rahman Patrick M. Eckhert Atul Chaudhary Johnathon M. Johnson Jo-Chi Yu Lisa McElwee-White D. Howard Fairbrother Department of Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 21218, USA Department of Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 32611-7200, USA

A biomimetic approach towards a universal slippery liquid infused surface coating

• Ryan A. Faase,
• Madeleine H. Hummel,
• AnneMarie V. Hasbrook,
• Andrew P. Carpenter and
• Joe E. Baio

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1376–1389, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.111

• is anchored to a substrate, creating a smooth liquid layer that is energetically favored to interact with the solid surface. The surface chemistry of the anchoring layer is crucial to the viability of the overall coating as the lubricant must have a greater affinity for the substrate surface than for

• defined by either a porous or flat solid surface that consists of chemistry that is similar to the pervading liquid [11][17]. The substrate serves an anchor to a lubricant, which provides a smooth liquid layer that provides some sort of resistance to surface adhesion. The liquid is anchored to the surface

• ][13], anodization [3][14], silane chemistry [18], and polymer multilayers [5][15]. While these methods are effective, there is often a requirement for a specific chemical environment, like a plasma processing step or the growth of an oxide layer. In this investigation, we aim to simplify the

Nanoarchitectonics with cetrimonium bromide on metal nanoparticles for linker-free detection of toxic metal ions and catalytic degradation of 4-nitrophenol

• Akash Kumar and
• Raja Gopal Rayavarapu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1312–1332, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.106

• that is rapid and affordable for the detection of heavy metal ions as well as for the degradation of organic pollutants such as 4-nitrophenol. Developing a robust sensing platform based on metal nanoparticles requires a modulation of the surface chemistry, which is governed by the choice of capping

Interaction of graphene oxide with tannic acid: computational modeling and toxicity mitigation in C. elegans

• Romana Petry,
• James M. de Almeida,
• Francine Côa,
• Felipe Crasto de Lima,
• Diego Stéfani T. Martinez and
• Adalberto Fazzio

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1297–1311, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.105

• interaction of GO with tannic acid (TA) and its consequences for GO toxicity. We focused on understanding how TA interacts with GO, its impact on the material surface chemistry, colloidal stability, as well as, toxicity and biodistribution using the Caenorhabditis elegans model. Employing computational

• , carboxyl, ether, and carbonyl groups. The sheets present different levels of oxidation as well as specific structures such as edges, wrinkles, and holes. Because of its surface chemistry, GO has better water solubility than graphene; furthermore, it is straightforward to be functionalized and synthesized

• understand how GO’s toxicity changes regarding surface modifications such as interactions with biomolecules. In this study, we investigate the interaction of GO with TA linked to its impacts on surface chemistry, colloidal stability, lethality, and biodistribution in the C. elegans model for the first time