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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

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  • , offering a potent solution for dye remediation [28]. In our ongoing research, we synthesized for the first time AuNPs using GluN molecules, serving as both interaction agents to cross-link Ca-Alg gelispheres and reducing agents, thereby providing a novel material for the stabilization of AuNPs. The
  • at the SPR band, indicative of increased AuNP formation, while the λmax values exhibited insignificant changes (Figure 2A,B). However, at higher Au3+-to-gel ratios (9%), we observed the presence of solid material after synthesis, likely due to nanocomposite aggregation. Therefore, to achieve
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A low-kiloelectronvolt focused ion beam strategy for processing low-thermal-conductance materials with nanoampere currents

  • Annalena Wolff,
  • Nico Klingner,
  • William Thompson,
  • Yinghong Zhou,
  • Jinying Lin and
  • Yin Xiao

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1197–1207, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.97

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  • , finite element simulations, and numerical modelling results and compared to experiments. The results indicate that with lower accelerator voltages, higher ion beam currents in the nanoampere range can be used to pattern or image soft material and non-resin-embedded biological samples with increased
  • by milling a TEM lamella and assessing the ion beam-induced heat damage in collagen. Purified collagen was selected as the experimental test material for two main reasons. First, it is the principal component of skin, for which well-documented literature values are readily available [21]. Second
  • lower thermal conductivity than skin. The theoretical work presented here assumes an isotropic and homogenous and flat specimen. Samples are generally more complex, exhibiting different sample topographies as well as material anisotropies. These factors are likely to play a crucial role, and future work
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Published 27 Sep 2024

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

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  • researched thermosensitive polymers [21][24]; it is widely utilized in controlled drug release experiments [26][27][28] as its lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of 32 °C is near the body temperature [21]. It has been reported that vinyl imidazole (VIm) is a pH-responsive material [29]. The
  • tumors [35][36] and retained longer than negatively charged and/or neutral structures [36]. This phenomenon demonstrates the potential of utilizing these SNPs in biomedicine. DOX loading to SNPs One of the most important points when designing a DD material is its drug-carrying capacity because a
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Published 26 Sep 2024

AI-assisted models to predict chemotherapy drugs modified with C60 fullerene derivatives

  • Jonathan-Siu-Loong Robles-Hernández,
  • Dora Iliana Medina,
  • Katerin Aguirre-Hurtado,
  • Marlene Bosquez,
  • Roberto Salcedo and
  • Alan Miralrio

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1170–1188, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.95

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  • high biological activity in plants [28] and within mitochondrial dynamics [29]. Since the evaluation of novel drugs is a task that requires significant human and material resources, innovative strategies have been formulated as alternatives. Quantitative structure–activity and quantitative structure
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Quantum-to-classical modeling of monolayer Ge2Se2 and its application in photovoltaic devices

  • Anup Shrivastava,
  • Shivani Saini,
  • Dolly Kumari,
  • Sanjai Singh and
  • Jost Adam

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1153–1169, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.94

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  • Anup Shrivastava Shivani Saini Dolly Kumari Sanjai Singh Jost Adam Computational Materials and Photonics (CMP), Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Kassel, Kassel, Germany Computational Nano-Material Research Lab (CNMRL), Indian Institute of Information
  • characteristics of group IV–VI dichalcogenides are yet to be thoroughly investigated. This manuscript reports on monolayer Ge2Se2 (a group IV–VI dichalcogenide), its optoelectronic behavior, and its potential application in photovoltaics. When employed as a hole transport layer, the material fosters an
  • astonishing device performance. We use ab initio modeling for the material prediction, while classical drift–diffusion drives the device simulations. Hybrid functionals calculate electronic and optical properties to maintain high accuracy. The structural stability has been verified using phonon spectra. The E
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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

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  • valuable products such as formaldehyde (HCHO), methanol (CH3OH), and other value-added oxygenates, which serve as essential precursors in various manufacturing and production processes [18][19]. The n-type semiconductor titanium dioxide (TiO2) has been discovered as a potential photocatalyst material
  • performance of the TiO2/Si composite with previous photocatalysts. Supporting Information Supporting Information File 66: Additional figures. Acknowledgements We acknowledge Material projects for using the TiO2 and Si CIF files for the structures in the graphical abstract. The TiO2 structure was reproduced
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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

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  • Katja Hoflich Krzysztof Mackosz Chinmai S. Jureddy Aleksei Tsarapkin Ivo Utke Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH), Gustav-Kirchhoff-Str. 4, 12489 Berlin, Germany Laboratory of Mechanics for Materials and Nanostructures, Empa – Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Science and Technology
  • fabrication of nano-optical components, where the actual geometry in combination with the material composition governs the optical response of the device [13]. However, typically a dominant carbon portion is present in the deposit due to the use of organometallic precursors [9][14], which poses practical
  • functionality [23][24]. Here, skin depth refers to the penetration depth of an electromagnetic field into a (non-transparent) metallic material. While pure metal deposition by direct electron beam writing was demonstrated for gold precursors with inorganic ligands [25][26], high purity comes often at the
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Published 26 Aug 2024

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

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  • , biocompatibility, biodegradability, and water solubility of alginate have expanded opportunities in material and biomedical sciences. Recently, research on alginate-based nanoparticles and their applications has begun. These materials are gaining popularity because of their wide usage potential in the biomedical
  • body, as they are antimicrobial, biodegradable, and non-toxic [22]. Biopolymeric nanoparticles are a very effective material for producing biosensors. In today’s world, people need sensors to monitor various types of pollution. Food contamination with infectious microorganisms or air and water
  • therapy [78]. Alginate-based fully natural nanoparticles were developed and used for cancer treatment. Pakistani scientists investigated amygdalin in an alginate–chitosan-based matrix [79]. Amygdalin is a natural material and it has very strong anticancerous activity. Scientists achieved over 90% drug
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Published 22 Aug 2024

Effect of wavelength and liquid on formation of Ag, Au, Ag/Au nanoparticles via picosecond laser ablation and SERS-based detection of DMMP

  • Sree Satya Bharati Moram,
  • Chandu Byram and
  • Venugopal Rao Soma

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1054–1069, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.86

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  • implications for developing more efficient and stable SERS substrates for chemical detection applications. Keywords: dimethyl methyl phosphonate; laser material interaction; metal nanoparticles; picosecond laser ablation; SERS; thiram; Introduction Metal nanoparticles (NPs) are versatile materials widely
  • media [27][28][29]. The SERS substrate efficiency mainly depends on the material, size, and shape of the NPs. Recent terrorist activities involving explosives and chemical warfare agents highlight the urgent need for sensitive and selective chemical sensors. These sensors must be using low power and be
  • conditions. To avoid confusion, the names of the ablated samples and their descriptions are provided in Table 1. Preparation of filter-paper-based flexible SERS and SERS measurements Flexible substrates were fabricated using Whatman FP as the base material, which was cut into small squares of 1 cm2 each
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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

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  • between medical implants and living tissues are of great complexity because of the simultaneous occurrence of a wide variety of phenomena. The engineering of implant surfaces represents a crucial challenge in material science, but the further improvement of implant properties remains a critical task. It
  • carefully to ensure reproducible production protocols. The next section briefly overviews all nanosized carbon materials since a deep understanding of each material is of capital importance for a comprehensive understanding of their applications at biological interfaces. Graphene and graphene-related
  • materials In 2008, Lee and co-workers [32] stated that neat graphene was the strongest material ever tested with a tensile strength of 131 GPa and a Young’s modulus close to 1 TPa. The reason for these properties of graphene is the stability of the π-bond network around the hexagonal structures of carbon
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Published 16 Aug 2024

Bolometric IR photoresponse based on a 3D micro-nano integrated CNT architecture

  • Yasameen Al-Mafrachi,
  • Sandeep Yadav,
  • Sascha Preu,
  • Jörg J. Schneider and
  • Oktay Yilmazoglu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1030–1040, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.84

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  • core of non-cryogenic IR microbolometers is the fundamental principle of absorbing incident IR radiation and converting it to heat. This conversion process results in a change in the resistance of the active material, which, in turn, is related to the temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) of the
  • material. The electrical conductivity of a vertically aligned CNT structure is defined by the intrinsic conductivity along the CNTs and the tunneling at the CNT junctions. The vertical electrical conduction is based on long conduction paths along the CNTs and few junction contacts, while the lateral
  • quantitative measure of the device’s ability to transduce absorbed IR radiation into an electrical signal [18]. Regarding CNT-based microbolometer systems, the responsivity is influenced by a number of factors inherent to the CNT material and the device architecture. Both samples were characterized using the
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Published 15 Aug 2024

Entry of nanoparticles into cells and tissues: status and challenges

  • Kirsten Sandvig,
  • Tore Geir Iversen and
  • Tore Skotland

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1017–1029, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.83

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  • of new types of NPs, there is a knowledge gap when it comes to our understanding of the interaction of NPs with both cells and tissues. However, it is well known that NP properties, such as surface charge, size, and the material they are composed of can affect cellular uptake, biodistribution, and
  • cell layer in this manner when it comes to size, charge, material, and NP-associated ligands. In vivo there are also a number of challenges regarding studies of distribution, half-life, and long-term effects. Furthermore, there is a major challenge in the field of NP research regarding the fact that
  • different types of material, and even NPs with slight differences in chemical composition but having the same size and zeta potential have turned out to have very different effects on cells. They have for instance very different effects on autophagy in a cellular system [73], and it can be difficult to
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Atomistic insights into the morphological dynamics of gold and platinum nanoparticles: MD simulations in vacuum and aqueous media

  • Evangelos Voyiatzis,
  • Eugenia Valsami-Jones and
  • Antreas Afantitis

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 995–1009, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.81

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  • compared to the atomic mobility in a dense crystal/amorphous bulk material. For the Au NP with a diameter of 2 nm, a similar steep drop takes place at even lower temperatures of 500 and 600 K. This large shift in the transition temperature indicates that the NP diameter of 2 nm is smaller than a critical
  • and 8 nm is noted. Nevertheless, the gap between the NP with 8 nm diameter and the bulk material is large enough to suggest that finite-size effects as well as geometrical deviations from a flat surface are strong for the considered diameters. With the knowledge of the coordination number and the
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Published 07 Aug 2024

Recent progress on field-effect transistor-based biosensors: device perspective

  • Billel Smaani,
  • Fares Nafa,
  • Mohamed Salah Benlatrech,
  • Ismahan Mahdi,
  • Hamza Akroum,
  • Mohamed walid Azizi,
  • Khaled Harrar and
  • Sayan Kanungo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 977–994, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.80

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  • ). 1.1 Motivation of this review The development of advanced bioelectronic technologies involves exploration of novel material systems as well as emerging device architectures. However, an accurate assessment of different device architectures and their design criteria requires a systematic modeling of
  • ]. This structure uses two surrounding nanogap cavities separated by HfO2 as a high-k dielectric material and SiO2 as an interface layer. It has been reported that this structure offers higher sensitivity compared to that of the dual-material JL MOSFET-biosensor proposed by Ahangari et al. [74] and the
  • biosensing applications. Figure 9 shows the 2D representation of NW TFET-based biosensors. In this structure, a double gate and two similar nanocavity regions were created to immobilize targeted biomolecules. A high-k material was implemented between the gate–metal and channel–source–drain regions. Besides
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Beyond biomimicry – next generation applications of bioinspired adhesives from microfluidics to composites

  • Dan Sameoto

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 965–976, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.79

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  • compliant and, thus, compatible with collaborative robotics, wearable components, and relatively safe human–robot interactions, which potentially provides a unique capability compared to traditional rigid robotics. However, there is a trade-off in soft robotics between the compliance of the material and the
  • common structural material for biomimetic adhesives in academic literature and our previous publications), the list price is close to $400 CDN/kg at the time of writing (≈$300 USD). For an adhesive sample with an average thickness of 0.1 mm, this would represent approximately $0.19 of material alone and
  • the cap structure [28]. The choice of material depends on the application requirements; silicone rubber may be preferable for applications needing high directionality and easy activation/deactivation, while materials like polyurethane or thermoplastic elastomers are better suited for tolerating slight
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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

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  • ). Previous research has demonstrated that the presence of folate on the particles increases the internalization of the nanoparticles into the cell [12][14][36][37]. Many studies have used F127 as a drug delivery agent because it is an FDA-approved material for use in the living body and assists the entry of
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Published 31 Jul 2024

Electrospun nanofibers: building blocks for the repair of bone tissue

  • Tuğrul Mert Serim,
  • Gülin Amasya,
  • Tuğba Eren-Böncü,
  • Ceyda Tuba Şengel-Türk and
  • Ayşe Nurten Özdemir

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 941–953, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.77

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  • . In the repair phase, where the hematoma is replaced by fibrin-rich granulation tissue over time, the granulation tissue first evolves into fibrous tissue consisting of fibroblasts and then into soft callus. At this stage, new vessels, fibroblasts, intracellular material, and supporting cells begin to
  • the mechanism of release of active material from the nanofibers can be adjusted by changing the type and composition of polymer or polymer blends used as matrix and the process parameters. Some of the parameters affecting the release are (i) degradation of the polymer matrix, (ii) molecular weight of
  • polymer and drug, (iii) hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity of polymer and drug, (iv) properties of additives, (v) morphology of the system (e.g., porosity), and (vi) drug loading [4]. The aim of nanofiber production may be to provide the release of active material with zeroth-order kinetics after the burst
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Published 25 Jul 2024

Effects of cutting tool geometry on material removal of a gradient nanograined CoCrNi medium entropy alloy

  • Yu-Sheng Lu,
  • Yu-Xuan Hung,
  • Thi-Xuyen Bui and
  • Te-Hua Fang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 925–940, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.76

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  • transform into a mixed structure of face-centered cubic and hexagonally close-packed phases. The sliding and twisting of grain boundaries and the merging of grains are essential mechanisms for polycrystalline deformation. Regarding the cutting parameters, the average resultant force, the material
  • accumulation, and the chip volume increase significantly with the increase in cutting depth. In contrast to sharp tools, which mainly use shear deformation, blunt tools remove material by plowing, and the cutting force increases with the increase in cutting-edge radius and negative rake angle. Keywords
  • investigates the effects of GNG structures, relative tool sharpness (RTS), and rake angle on the cutting behavior of a CoCrNi MEA using molecular dynamics simulations. Methods The cutting simulation model was established to explore the characteristics of plastic deformation and material removal of a GNG CoCrNi
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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

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  • 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
  • areas, high thermal stability, changeable pore system sizes, and customizable chemical surfaces [1][2][3][4][5][6]. The family tree of MOFs holds giant lineages such as Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework (ZIF), University of Olso (UiO), Material of Institute Lavoisier (MIL), Dresden University of Technology
  • (DUT), and others. Among them, the Fe-based MIL-100(Fe) material stands out as an exceptional member of the MIL family because of its distinct properties [7][8]. MIL-100(Fe) offers a substantial number of unsaturated metal sites. These sites act as Lewis acid sites once ligands (–OH and water) are
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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

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  • ligands are removed. However, in most cases, a large amount of the carbon from the organic ligands is incorporated in the deposits. The removal of the carbonaceous material and, hence, the increase of metallic content of FEBID structures is ultimately important for the performance of the obtained
  • [16]. One of the most widely used FEBID gaseous precursors is trimethyl(methylcyclopentadienyl)platinum(IV) (MeCpPtMe3), which, under standard deposition conditions, leads to the deposition of a material that consists of around 15 atom % Pt, with the rest of the material consisting of an amorphous
  • carbon matrix [15][17][18]. Variation of deposition conditions [15] and post-deposition purifications [18][19][20][21] have all led to an increased Pt content in the deposits, but a straightforward method of obtaining pure material is still a challenge. However, Shawrav et al. [22] managed to deposit
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The effect of age on the attachment ability of stick insects (Phasmatodea)

  • Marie Grote,
  • Stanislav N. Gorb and
  • Thies H. Büscher

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 867–883, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.72

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  • Hennemann, 2023 and elucidate the age effects on the material and microstructure of the attachment apparatus. Attachment performance (adhesion and friction forces) on substrates with different roughnesses was compared between two different age groups, and the change of attachment performance was monitored
  • area with the substrate. Keywords: adhesion; attachment pads; friction; locomotion; morphology; material properties; wear; Introduction Ageing inexorably affects most living organisms, does not exclude insects, and makes different organs or tissues susceptible to wear or fatigue of material [1
  • ) or ants [4]. One difficulty of measuring age-dependent functional decay is finding feasible methods to investigate underlying material fatigue. One functional system affected by age and of concern for locomotion and, hence, for the survival of individual insects is the attachment system. Two
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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

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  • distributed among the material that affect the properties), and (iv) ligands or coating (organic molecules linked to the external part of the particle that contribute to its formation, solubility, or function). Moreover, different experimental factors during the life of a NM (i.e., the conditions during its
  • material, such as oxidation state, formal charge [8][16][20][23], softness [22], ionization potential [22], and weight percentage of the metal [23]. Furthermore, to include information regarding the particular nanoform, the crystal structure can be included as a categorical descriptor [24] or by using
  • reference parameters by empirical formulas [31]. Additionally, QM calculations can be performed in very simplified models that only describe a part of the material, such as single metal atom, to calculate the enthalpy of formation of the cation [26]. However, there is an alternative, simplified way of
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Published 11 Jul 2024

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

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  • materials while taking into account their bandgap energies, as per the following equations: where ECB is the energy level of the conduction band, EVB is the energy level of the valence band, Eg(x) and X(x) are the bandgap and the electronegativity of the respective material. E0 represents the scaling
  • catalyst [49]. The total obtained mass was 200 mg after the exfoliation process and sonication. The obtained material sheets were then extracted from the solution after solvent evaporation, and their mass was determined by subtracting the weight of the sample before and after exfoliation. For all PD
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Electrospun polysuccinimide scaffolds containing different salts as potential wound dressing material

  • Veronika Pálos,
  • Krisztina S. Nagy,
  • Rita Pázmány,
  • Krisztina Juriga-Tóth,
  • Bálint Budavári,
  • Judit Domokos,
  • Dóra Szabó,
  • Ákos Zsembery and
  • Angela Jedlovszky-Hajdu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 781–796, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.65

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  • created and used in numerous biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering, wound dressing, and drug delivery [11][12]. Electrospinning has many advantages: it is a simple technique, cost-effective, reproducible, scalable, and reliable. In addition, various polymers can be used as starting material
  • [29][30][31][32]. Based on the special requirements to fulfill as a wound dressing material, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, good gas permeability, and water retention capacity, polysuccinimide (PSI) was used for the preparation of electrostatic fibers. Polysuccinimide is a nontoxic [33
  • ][37]. This study aimed to create a two-component polymer-composite scaffold as a potential wound dressing material by electrospinning, using antibacterial salts (Zn(O2CCH3)2 or Sr(NO3)2) in addition to PSI. We performed the following experiments: physical and chemical characterization of the fibers by
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Exploring surface charge dynamics: implications for AFM height measurements in 2D materials

  • Mario Navarro-Rodriguez,
  • Andres M. Somoza and
  • Elisa Palacios-Lidon

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 767–780, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.64

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  • , GO is a hydrophilic insulating material [72], while rGO exhibits a hydrophobic and more conductive nature [69][73][74][75], both dependent on the degree of reduction. This stark contrast provides an ideal heterogeneous sample to study the tip–sample interaction of co-deposited GO and rGO on
  • apparent flake height seems to depend on both the tip–sample voltage and on the material, we explore these correlations on both GO and rGO flakes by biasing the tip with a DC voltage. To prevent any interaction between flakes arising from charge transfer through the substrate [79], we deliberately chose
  • the local properties of the material. To gain a deeper understanding of this voltage-dependent dissipative interaction, we conducted 3D spectroscopy measurements on rGO. The amplitude vs Vbias as a function of tip–sample distance images (A(Vbias, z)) for two different free oscillation amplitudes (A0
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