Preferential enrichment and extraction of laser-synthesized nanoparticles in organic phases

• Theo Fromme,
• Maximilian L. Spiekermann,
• Florian Lehmann,
• Stephan Barcikowski,
• Thomas Seidensticker and
• Sven Reichenberger

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 254–263, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.20

• of gold in acetone did not lead to carbon shells, whereas the formation of carbon shells during the LAL of copper in acetone has been reported [35]. This observation was discussed to be linked to the catalytic activity of copper for C–C bond formation [53][54]. Accordingly, a stronger carbon

• rates also lead to different reactivity with the cooling solvent molecules that set the final surface chemistry of the particles and, thereby, affect their phase preference. Since the standard electrochemical reduction potential of Cu and Fe is close to 0 V, the different polarities of propylene

• two solvents in both phases could be related to two possibilities. First, the mixing of the solvents affects the phase separation, which was previously associated with a decrease in colloidal stability if the phase separation was too fast. The mixing of the solvents can lead to a faster or slower

Radiosensitizing properties of dual-functionalized carbon nanostructures loaded with temozolomide

• Radmila Milenkovska,
• Nikola Geskovski,
• Dushko Shalabalija,
• Ljubica Mihailova,
• Petre Makreski,
• Dushko Lukarski,
• Igor Stojkovski,
• Maja Simonoska Crcarevska and
• Kristina Mladenovska

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 229–251, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.18

• surrounding, high levels and different mechanisms of drug resistance and radiation tolerance, as well as a blocking effect of the blood–brain–tumor barrier (BBTB) for drug permeation into the brain extracellular matrix lead to high recurrence rates (in up to 90% of patients) even when complete treatment is

• -methylguanine lesions and/or mutations that ultimatively avoid mismatch repair system and lead to apoptosis, autophagia, and cell senescence. Aside from the methylation in the O6 position of guanine, TMZ has shown an ability to alkylate other macromolecules with an important role in many cell processes related

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

• photochemical reactions [30][31]. UV light helps the skin synthesize vitamin D, but excessive exposure to UV light may lead to DNA damage, sunburn, and photochemical damage [32][33]. Visible and NIR light with longer wavelengths have lower photon energies and are safer for use in the human body [34]. The

• [118]. Factors such as aging, myopia, or diabetes can lead to the liquefaction of this vitreous gel and the accumulation of collagen fibers, resulting in turbidity that casts shadows on the retina, manifesting as floaters in a patient’s field of vision (Figure 4a) [119][120]. Vitreous opacity can

• , over time, the excessive proliferation of conjunctival fibroblasts and remodeling of collagen around the vesicles can lead to the failure of the surgical effects [144]. The primary strategy to counter fibrosis has been the use of antimetabolic drugs, but this often leads to complications like filter

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

• membranes exhibit superior thermal, chemical, and mechanical stability compared to organic membranes [72][73][74]. However, inorganic membranes tend to be brittle, which can lead to crack formation in the finalized membrane, thereby reducing their selective properties. While organic membranes typically

• -labile linkers that can be labilized and cleaved provides a way to expand or contract MOF pores post-synthetically in a controlled manner [107][108]. In addition, the choice of metal ion comprising the MOF nodes may also be altered to change the MOF pore size, though this may lead to changes in the

Comparison of organic and inorganic hole transport layers in double perovskite material-based solar cell

• Deepika K and
• Arjun Singh

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 119–127, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.11

• Deepika K Arjun Singh Department of Applied Sciences, The Northcap University, Gurugram, India 10.3762/bjnano.16.11 Abstract Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are in the focus of the photovoltaic industry. Lead-free double perovskite solar cells (DPSCs) have become an essential alternative of lead

• perovskite layer calculated via SCAPS-1D [13]. In 2023, Alla et al. simulated, using SCAPS-1D, a Cs2CuSbX6-based DPSCs with an efficiency exceeding 29% [14]. In 2023, Singh et al. optimized a lead-free DPSC with La2NiMnO6 as absorber layer, Cu2O as HTL, and ZnOS as an ETL. They obtained an efficiency of

• are given in Table 1. Experimental Verification In 2024, a lead-free DPSC was both designed and fabricated. The included LNMO material was synthesized using the sol–gel method. The experimental and simulated J–V curves showed PCEs of 4.5 % and 10%, respectively. For the simulation, TiO2 was used as

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

• saturation of the uptake with other non-toxic NPs administered as a pre-treatment. The disruption of lysosome and endocytotic processes causes the engulfment of KCs and the temporary blockade of the MPS. Although the induced modulation of innate immunity is effective, these strategies may lead to an

• surface with hydrophilic polymers such as PEG. PEGylation is widely used for its “stealth” effect, hindering protein adsorption on the hydrophobic polymer surface by steric repulsion [36]. However, the long-term use of PEGylated NCs for treating chronic diseases can lead to side effects, such as

• system erroneously targets liver cells, causing inflammation that can lead to liver failure if not properly managed. AIH can affect individuals of any age, gender, or ethnicity, though it is more prevalent in females and typically presents during adolescence or middle age [101]. The pathogenesis of AIH

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

• monolayers (SAMs) and conducting AFM [10]. The authors find that rougher surfaces lead to stronger variations in conductivity, and it is suggested that a correlation of topography and conductivity maps is carried out to identify suitable areas for a representative averaging of conductivity values. Müller et

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

• of acetylcholine lead to serious disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system, including death. The need for rapid administration of an antidote to restore esterase activity is critical, but practical implementation of this is often difficult. One promising solution may be the development of

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

• of 1.55 to 2.00. The study suggests that the effective refractive index of titania in the 3D lattice is similar to that in sol–gel films. The study demonstrates the potential of replicating complex biophotonic structures using the sol–gel technique. Optimization of the sol–gel process could lead to

• porosity might lead to the closing of the photonic bandgap at the effective refractive index of about 2.1 [17]. Conclusion The gold-dust weevil’s scales house a complex photonic system that influences coloration and light interaction through a three-dimensional diamond-type chitin–air photonic crystal

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

• ultrastructure of the resulting particles. The obtained results allowed us to conclude that the “natural” protein corona is present on EVs and LPs; it can be fixed by the photomodifier and visualized by TEM. Isolation on a sucrose gradient (12%, 30% and 50%) did not lead to a positive result; the protein corona

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

• laser pulses sometimes causes a reaction between the surrounding liquid medium and ablated target molecules, which may lead to the formation of unusual or non-equilibrium nanodimensional products [25][26][28][29]. Only few works on the laser ablation of Hf in liquid media have been reported in the

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

• tissue barriers all give iron oxide MNPs an advantage over other metallic nanoparticles. Because of their small size, nanoparticles have a high surface-to-volume ratio, making them more appealing. However, since the large surface area provides numerous active sites for interactions, it can also lead to

• , lysosomes, the Golgi apparatus, and the endoplasmic reticulum [44][45]. Wu and colleagues found that Fe3O4 NPs up to 5 nm in size can penetrate cells and initiate the Fenton reaction, resulting in the formation of genotoxic •OH radicals [20]. Moreover, iron overload in cells can lead to ferroptosis [46][47

• the presence of noticeable dystrophic changes only in the group with maximum GPx suppression, it can be assumed that Fe3O4 NPs in combination with certain plant secondary metabolites may lead to excessive formation of free radicals, which cause dystrophic changes. Conclusion The diversity of the

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

• monitoring and remediation methods. Five heavy metals, namely, mercury (Hg2+), lead (Pb2+), cadmium (Cd2+), chromium (Cr3+), and arsenic (As3+), pose severe risks to human health and ecological systems because of their non-biodegradable nature and long biological half-lives, leading to bioaccumulation and

• with a NIST-grade metal standard including arsenic (As3+), aluminum (Al3+), cadmium (Cd2+), zinc (Zn2+), mercury (Hg2+), nickel (Ni2+), copper (Cu2+), chromium (Cr3+), iron (Fe3+), molybdenum (Mo2+), and lead (Pb2+) were acquired from CDH Fine Chemicals. The chemicals were used without further

• UV–vis absorption spectra of ʟ-car-AgNP2 without metal ions and with As3+ and Cr3+. The absorption curves reveal that As3+ and Cr3+ lead to hypsochromic (530 nm) and hyperchromic (400 nm) shifts, respectively, of the plasmon peak. The interaction between negatively charged ʟ-car-AgNP2 and positively

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

• processes that involve reducing the size of bulk silver materials to the atomic size of the AgNPs [25]. Bottom-up AgNPs are synthesized via precursor salt reactions that lead to the formation of AgNPs [26] including condensation, precipitation, and pyrolysis [27]. AgNPs can be synthesized using physical

• lead to oxidation and degradation of enzymes and organelles in the intracellular space of cells, affecting cellular physiological processes, leading to large-scale apoptosis and, consequently, larval death. Vinoth, et al. [51] evaluated the larvicidal activity of AgNPs from S. polycystum seaweed

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

• generalisation of trends or behaviours and can lead to accurate predictions. However, in cases of small datasets, the same ML methods may lead to the overfitting and low predictivity of the model for untested samples. The idea of consensus modelling by combining a set of diverse algorithms for the prediction

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

• technologies into specific research domains. By addressing the challenge of translating high-end technologies into narrow research domains, the full potential of digital strategies can be harnessed to accelerate materials discovery and development in targeted areas. For an example of the process that lead from

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

Effect of radiation-induced vacancy saturation on the first-order phase transformation in nanoparticles: insights from a model

• Aram Shirinyan and
• Yuriy Bilogorodskyy

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1453–1472, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.117

• boundaries. These two cases represent different mechanisms for defect annihilation and can lead to different steady-state concentrations of defects depending on the material and irradiation conditions [17][21]. The time-dependence of the vacancy concentration, Cv, and interstitial concentration Ci can be

• , driving forces, and kinetic characteristics, under irradiation conditions. However, determining surface energies and activation energies of vacancy diffusion poses a particular challenge because of contradictory experimental data from various sources, which may lead to divergent results. Unfortunately, we

Lithium niobate on insulator: an emerging nanophotonic crystal for optimized light control

• Midhun Murali,
• Amit Banerjee and
• Tanmoy Basu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1415–1426, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.114

• wavelength-selective nature of DBRs makes them particularly attractive for solar cell applications, where the ability to control the absorption spectrum can lead to significant performance improvements [38][39][40]. Colloidal quantum dot (CQD) solar cells are attracting significant research due to their

• to capture a wider range of sunlight compared to traditional materials, potentially leading to higher solar energy conversion efficiency [43]. Bae et al. focussed on lead sulfide (PbS) CQDs solar cells where they addressed the major challenge of charge carrier recombination which limits the

• necessary to fulfill phase-matching conditions [60]. This interplay between different frequency modes and regions is essential for optimizing the overall nonlinear response of the photonic crystal. The relatively large refractive index difference between SiO2 and LiNbO3 can lead to the widening of bandwidth

Nanotechnological approaches for efficient N2B delivery: from small-molecule drugs to biopharmaceuticals

• Selin Akpinar Adscheid,
• Akif E. Türeli,
• Nazende Günday-Türeli and
• Marc Schneider

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1400–1414, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.113

• ][26] and protect the drug from biological or chemical degradation or deactivation, which results in increased bioavailability in the brain [18][27]. This is particularly important since many other routes of administration pose multiple barriers and lead to relevant drug degradation, which are huge

Out-of-plane polarization induces a picosecond photoresponse in rhombohedral stacked bilayer WSe₂

• Guixian Liu,
• Yufan Wang,
• Zhoujuan Xu,
• Zhouxiaosong Zeng,
• Lanyu Huang,
• Cuihuan Ge and
• Xiao Wang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1362–1368, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.109

• lead to a high-efficiency photoelectric conversion that has the potential to surpasses the Shockley–Queisser limit [24][31][32][33][34]. In this regard, constructing 2D vdW semiconductors with OOP polarization and moderate bandgap holds great promise for high-performance self-powered BPVE devices. More

Investigation of Hf/Ti bilayers for the development of transition-edge sensor microcalorimeters

• Victoria Y. Safonova,
• Anna V. Gordeeva,
• Anton V. Blagodatkin,
• Dmitry A. Pimanov,
• Anton A. Yablokov and
• Andrey L. Pankratov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1353–1361, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.108

• would lead to an even larger increase of δE with volume. Conclusion Bridges made of bilayers of hafnium with a thin top layer of titanium were fabricated and measured. The formation of such bridges by a photolithographic lift-off process is the next step in the development of TES microcalorimeters after

Hymenoptera and biomimetic surfaces: insights and innovations

• Vinicius Marques Lopez,
• Carlo Polidori and
• Rhainer Guillermo Ferreira

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1333–1352, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.107

• ]. Understanding and mimicking these biological systems can lead to significant advancements in various fields, including materials science, fashion, and environmental sustainability [34]. In materials science, the principles of structural coloration can be applied to develop colorfast materials that do not fade

• , iridescent hues that do not rely on chemical dyes [38]. This can lead to more sustainable fashion practices, as the production of synthetic dyes often involves toxic chemicals and generates significant environmental pollution [38]. Structurally colored fabrics would offer a greener alternative, aligning with

•  3B), which employ their specialized mandibles to capture Polyxenid millipedes and then strip them of their detachable and hazardous bristles [72][73]. Therefore, these biological inspirations can lead to the creation of advanced devices with improved performance and multifunctionality, pushing 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

• nanoparticle-based systems capable of efficient detection and degradation. However, conventional approaches utilizing strong capping agents like cetrimonium bromide (CTAB) on nanoparticles lead to limitations due to the rigid nature of CTAB. This restricts its utility in heavy metal detection and 4-NP

• -nitrophenol are both dangerous to humans [10][11]. Contamination with toxic heavy metal ions, including zinc, arsenic, aluminium, chromium, iron, cobalt, copper, nickel, mercury, cadmium, and lead, causes significant chronic damage to organ systems, beginning at the cellular level [12]. Toxic heavy metal ions

• chemicals, Finar and SRL chemicals, respectively. National Institute of Standard and Technology grade metal standards (1000 ppm) of arsenic (As3+), aluminum (Al3+), cadmium (Cd2+), zinc (Zn2+), mercury (Hg2+), nickel (Ni2+), copper (Cu2+), chromium (Cr3+), lead (Pb2+), iron (Fe3+), and cobalt (Co2+) were

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

• surface, influencing GO’s colloidal stability, reactivity, and interactions with living organisms. As a consequence, these interactions can lead to diverse effects, ranging from the mitigation of toxicity [12][13][14] to the enhancement of its toxicity [15][16]. However, microscopic understanding of these

•  1) confirm the aggregation and the subsequent precipitation of GO in the EPA medium; it is noticeable that hydrodynamic diameters rapidly increase in this medium. Although higher TA concentrations slow down aggregation and lead to smaller hydrodynamic diameters after 3 h, after 24 h the samples were

•  1, Figure S2 shows that the number of interacting atoms (i.e., atoms with distances less than 3.0 Å) between TA and GO is not directly correlated with the binding energy. However, a higher number of weak vdW interactions can lead to similar binding energies as those of snapshots that have fewer