3D continuum phonon model for group-IV 2D materials

• Morten Willatzen,
• Lok C. Lew Yan Voon,
• Appala Naidu Gandi and
• Udo Schwingenschlögl

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 1345–1356, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.136

• electron–phonon scattering rates. The latter would be useful for understanding a number of physical properties as well as for applications. Dispersion relations for the phonon modes of single-layer graphene (left) and MoS2 (right), from DFT calculations. Dispersion relations for the coupled ux–uz acoustic

Synthesis of [Fe(L_eq)(L_ax)]_n coordination polymer nanoparticles using blockcopolymer micelles

• Christoph Göbel,
• Ottokar Klimm,
• Florian Puchtler,
• Sabine Rosenfeldt,
• Stephan Förster and
• Birgit Weber

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 1318–1327, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.133

• physical properties such as magnetism, structure or colour, which make these materials interesting for sensors [2][24][25][26], display devices [27][28][29] or as functional contrast agents [30][31][32][33][34]. The SCO properties deeply depend on the precise control of size and crystallinity of the

Charge transport in organic nanocrystal diodes based on rolled-up robust nanomembrane contacts

• Vineeth Kumar Bandari,
• Lakshmi Varadharajan,
• Longqian Xu,
• Abdur Rehman Jalil,
• Mirunalini Devarajulu,
• Pablo F. Siles,
• Feng Zhu and
• Oliver G. Schmidt

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 1277–1282, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.129

• Str. 20, 01069 Dresden, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.8.129 Abstract The investigation of charge transport in organic nanocrystals is essential to understand nanoscale physical properties of organic systems and the development of novel organic nanodevices. In this work, we fabricate organic nanocrystal

• including light-emitting diodes, transistors, sensors [1][2][3]. Because the large variety of physical properties can be conveniently tuned by manipulating the molecular structure, a clever design of the nanoscale device geometry opens up further intriguing options for novel applications in the fields of

Adsorption characteristics of Er₃N@C₈₀on W(110) and Au(111) studied via scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy

• Sebastian Schimmel,
• Zhixiang Sun,
• Danny Baumann,
• Denis Krylov,
• Nataliya Samoylova,
• Alexey Popov,
• Bernd Büchner and
• Christian Hess

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 1127–1134, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.114

• ; scanning tunnelling microscopy; scanning tunnelling spectroscopy; W(110); Introduction Fullerenes provide the feasibility of tunable physical properties by their capacity to encapsulate atoms or clusters inside the carbon cage [1][2]. Thus since their discovery in 1985 they excite great attention of the

Assembly of metallic nanoparticle arrays on glass via nanoimprinting and thin-film dewetting

• Sun-Kyu Lee,
• Sori Hwang,
• Yoon-Kee Kim and
• Yong-Jun Oh

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 1049–1055, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.106

• films for gas-selective membranes and due to their superhydrophobic and low-dielectric properties [18][19][20][21]. The films are also applicable in optics and photonics because they can interact with light and actively induce changes in their physical properties [22][23]. There is increasing demand for

Structural properties and thermal stability of cobalt- and chromium-doped α-MnO₂ nanorods

• Romana Cerc Korošec,
• Polona Umek,
• Alexandre Gloter,
• Jana Padežnik Gomilšek and
• Peter Bukovec

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 1032–1042, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.104

• dopant so drastically affects the physical properties of the MnO2 matrix. Because of economic reasons MnO2 is one of the most attractive cathodes for rechargable lithium batteries. Since Mn is the tenth-most abundant element in the Earth crust, lithiated MnO2 cathodes would cost around 1% of LiCoO2, the

Near-field surface plasmon field enhancement induced by rippled surfaces

• Mario D’Acunto,
• Francesco Fuso,
• Ruggero Micheletto,
• Makoto Naruse,
• Francesco Tantussi and
• Maria Allegrini

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 956–967, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.97

• is the Green tensor, Δωn is the spectral width of the mode and |n·E(r)|2 = I(r) its local intensity. Equation 16 summarizes the physical properties of nanogaps, showing that the electromagnetic field is enhanced when confined to a small volume. Hence, nanogaps can be considered as metal–insulator

High photocatalytic activity of Fe₂O₃/TiO₂ nanocomposites prepared by photodeposition for degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid

• Shu Chin Lee,
• Hendrik O. Lintang and
• Leny Yuliati

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 915–926, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.93

• showed that different synthesis methods lead to different photocatalytic performance. The photocatalysts prepared by photodeposition showed superior performance compared to those prepared by the impregnation method. Properties comparison The structural, optical, and physical properties of the Fe2O3/TiO2

Relationships between chemical structure, mechanical properties and materials processing in nanopatterned organosilicate fins

• Gheorghe Stan,
• Richard S. Gates,
• Qichi Hu,
• Kevin Kjoller,
• Craig Prater,
• Kanwal Jit Singh,
• Ebony Mays and
• Sean W. King

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 863–871, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.88

• of relationships between molecular structure, physical properties and material processing at the nanoscale. Numerous metrologies capable of thermal, mechanical, and electrical characterization at the nanoscale have been demonstrated over the past two decades. However, the ability to perform nanoscale

Hybrid nanomaterials: from the laboratory to the market

• Verónica de Zea Bermudez,
• Fabrice Leroux,
• Pierre Rabu and
• Andreas Taubert

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 861–862, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.87

• components of different origin, composition, and individual chemical and physical properties. As a result, some of the most attractive materials for modern technology are materials composed of at least two (and often more) different components – these are known as hybrid materials. Indeed, biological high

• has been studied throughout the entire periodic table; countless organic molecules and polymers have been studied for their effects on structure, physical properties, and processability. Often, a “shotgun approach” towards the synthesis of new materials has been successful, and by serendipity, many

• properties than what was possible 15 or 20 years ago. As a result, we now understand some aspects of the interplay between chemical and physical properties much better, for example, between the chemical components and the macroscopic behavior of these materials. Consequently, it is also possible to make

Investigation of growth dynamics of carbon nanotubes

• Marianna V. Kharlamova

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 826–856, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.85

First examples of organosilica-based ionogels: synthesis and electrochemical behavior

• Andreas Taubert,
• Ruben Löbbicke,
• Barbara Kirchner and
• Fabrice Leroux

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 736–751, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.77

• what has been reported so far [23][24]. These data therefore show that all organosilica monoliths yield stable monolithic IGs with high IL loading. DSC data (Figure 11) and EIS analysis (Figure 12-14) show that (i) the confinement of the IL in the matrix does not affect its physical properties and (ii

Investigation of the photocatalytic efficiency of tantalum alkoxy carboxylate-derived Ta₂O₅ nanoparticles in rhodamine B removal

• Subia Ambreen,
• Mohammad Danish,
• Narendra D. Pandey and
• Ashutosh Pandey

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 604–613, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.65

• . Aliquots of 3 mL were taken after regular intervals of exposure to UV light for recording the absorption of the remaining dye. The details of the synthesis and physical properties of the compounds 2–8 are listed in Table 1. The spectroscopic data of compounds 2–8 are as follows: Ta(OEt)4(OOCCH2Cl) (3): 1H

• degradation process. Graphical determination of the reaction rate of the photocatalytic degradation of RhB by Ta2O5 nanoparticles derived from (a) Ta(OEt)4(OOCCHCl2) and (b) Ta(OEt)4(OOCCCl3). Preparative details and physical properties of tantalum alkoxy carboxylates. Properties of Ta2O5 nanoparticles. Rate

Methods for preparing polymer-decorated single exchange-biased magnetic nanoparticles for application in flexible polymer-based films

• Laurence Ourry,
• Delphine Toulemon,
• Souad Ammar and
• Fayna Mammeri

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 408–417, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.43

• size to exhibit the desired properties (e.g., exchange-bias for thermal stability of the magnetization) but also judiciously functionalized to ensure their stability in air and their compatibility with a polymer matrix, in order to avoid aggregation which may seriously affect their physical properties

Performance of natural-dye-sensitized solar cells by ZnO nanorod and nanowall enhanced photoelectrodes

• Saif Saadaoui,
• Mohamed Aziz Ben Youssef,
• Moufida Ben Karoui,
• Rached Gharbi,
• Emanuele Smecca,
• Vincenzina Strano,
• Salvo Mirabella,
• Alessandra Alberti and
• Rosaria A. Puglisi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 287–295, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.31

• physical properties of the photoanode. Experimental Both ZnO NRs and NWs were grown on FTO substrates (1.5 × 1.5 cm2) by CBD [8][22]. Before the ZnO NR preparation, a seed layer of ZnO crystallites was deposited by spin coating (1000 rpm, 60 s) using a solution of 5 mM zinc acetate dihydrate in ethanol

Comparison of four functionalization methods of gold nanoparticles for enhancing the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

• Paula Ciaurriz,
• Fátima Fernández,
• Edurne Tellechea,
• Jose F. Moran and
• Aaron C. Asensio

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2017, 8, 244–253, doi:10.3762/bjnano.8.27

• protein by functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotubes was observed by Zhang et al. [7]. However, the most significant improvements in signal have been rendered by gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), presenting promising unique chemical and physical properties, as well as biological compatibility [5][14][15

Fundamental properties of high-quality carbon nanofoam: from low to high density

• Natalie Frese,
• Shelby Taylor Mitchell,
• Christof Neumann,
• Amanda Bowers,
• Armin Gölzhäuser and
• Klaus Sattler

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2016, 7, 2065–2073, doi:10.3762/bjnano.7.197

• different for the two types of foams. The formation of neck areas between the partially fused micropearls requires the inclusion of heptagons and sp3-type connections. We conclude that the nanofoam materials exhibit physical properties originating from a mixture of carbon atoms with sp2 and sp3

“Sticky invasion” – the physical properties of Plantago lanceolata L. seed mucilage

• Agnieszka Kreitschitz,
• Alexander Kovalev and
• Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2016, 7, 1918–1927, doi:10.3762/bjnano.7.183

• envelope that also influence the dispersal of seeds. To determine the physical properties of Plantago lanceolata seed mucilage we studied (1) composition, (2) desiccation, (3) adhesion, and (4) friction properties of the mucilage under different hydration conditions. We revealed the presence of cellulose

• wall is also maintained through diverse bonds such as covalent bonds and ionic or hydrogen interactions [21]. Consequently, the interaction between individual components of the cell wall can influence its physical characteristics such as its mechanical properties [22]. The physical properties of the

• the cellulose mucilage type (Plantago lanceolata) and previously studied pectic mucilage (Linum usitatissimum) [32]? (5) How can the studied physical properties of P. lanceolata mucilage influence its seed dispersal? Experimental Composition of Plantago lanceolata mucilage Mature seeds were collected

Functionalized platinum nanoparticles with surface charge trigged by pH: synthesis, characterization and stability studies

• Giovanna Testa,
• Laura Fontana,
• Iole Venditti and
• Ilaria Fratoddi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2016, 7, 1822–1828, doi:10.3762/bjnano.7.175

• colloidal system. Keywords: functionalized platinum nanoparticles; pH responsive materials; synthesis of metal nanoparticles; thiol functionalization; Introduction Metal nanoparticles (MNPs), in particular, platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) offer a wide range of chemico-physical properties that can be of

Thickness-modulated tungsten–carbon superconducting nanostructures grown by focused ion beam induced deposition for vortex pinning up to high magnetic fields

• Ismael García Serrano,
• Javier Sesé,
• Isabel Guillamón,
• Hermann Suderow,
• Sebastián Vieira,
• Manuel Ricardo Ibarra and
• José María De Teresa

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2016, 7, 1698–1708, doi:10.3762/bjnano.7.162

• Physical Properties Measurement System (PPMS) from Quantum Design. In the following, it is assumed that in our range of measurements the magnetic induction inside the sample, B, is equal to μ0H, with μ0 being the vacuum permeability and H being the external magnetic field. At the magnetic fields and

Hydrophilic silver nanoparticles with tunable optical properties: application for the detection of heavy metals in water

• Paolo Prosposito,
• Federico Mochi,
• Erica Ciotta,
• Mauro Casalboni,
• Fabio De Matteis,
• Iole Venditti,
• Laura Fontana,
• Giovanna Testa and
• Ilaria Fratoddi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2016, 7, 1654–1661, doi:10.3762/bjnano.7.157

• , University of Rome Sapienza, Rome, P.le A. Moro 5, 00187, Italy 10.3762/bjnano.7.157 Abstract Due their excellent chemo-physical properties and ability to exhibit surface plasmon resonance, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have become a material of choice in various applications, such as nanosensors, electronic

Nano- and microstructured materials for in vitro studies of the physiology of vascular cells

• Alexandra M. Greiner,
• Adria Sales,
• Hao Chen,
• Sarah A. Biela,
• Dieter Kaufmann and
• Ralf Kemkemer

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2016, 7, 1620–1641, doi:10.3762/bjnano.7.155

• , Faculty of Applied Chemistry, Alteburgstrasse 150, 72762 Reutlingen, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.7.155 Abstract The extracellular environment of vascular cells in vivo is complex in its chemical composition, physical properties, and architecture. Consequently, it has been a great challenge to study vascular

Biomechanics of selected arborescent and shrubby monocotyledons

• Tom Masselter,
• Tobias Haushahn,
• Samuel Fink and
• Thomas Speck

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2016, 7, 1602–1619, doi:10.3762/bjnano.7.154

• plants. To date, while the variation of physical properties from top to base and centre to periphery, as well as the underlying structural features, are well known in many dicotyledonous trees [1], these property shifts are still hardly studied in tree-like monocotyledons. This knowledge deficit is

• largely caused by a lack of interest for empirical data for monocotyledon stems and is a result of their insignificance as constructional material in many (industrialized) countries with the major exception of bamboo culms [2]. Results for physical properties of dicot plants cannot be transferred to

Influence of hydrothermal synthesis parameters on the properties of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles

• Sylwia Kuśnieruk,
• Jacek Wojnarowicz,
• Agnieszka Chodara,
• Tadeusz Chudoba,
• Stanislaw Gierlotka and
• Witold Lojkowski

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2016, 7, 1586–1601, doi:10.3762/bjnano.7.153

• found when comparing the properties of some types of nanostructured hydroxyapatite with natural occurring apatite found in animal bones and teeth. Keywords: hydroxyapatite; microwave hydrothermal synthesis; nanoparticle size control; physical properties of HAp NPs; room temperature synthesis

Surface roughness rather than surface chemistry essentially affects insect adhesion

• Matt W. England,
• Tomoya Sato,
• Makoto Yagihashi,
• Atsushi Hozumi,
• Stanislav N. Gorb and
• Elena V. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2016, 7, 1471–1479, doi:10.3762/bjnano.7.139

• also produce capillary forces. Inspired by this idea, artificial silicone polymer structures with underwater adhesive properties were fabricated [34]. Thus, the relationship between surface structures and the attachment of insects, in combination with their particular chemical/physical properties, has

• different surface chemical and physical properties, (see above)) were measured. Obtained force–time curves were used to estimate the maximal traction force. Experiments were performed at 23 °C temperature and 26–29% relative humidity. We tested 10 male and 10 females and carried out 160 traction tests in

• , rather than C and F concentrations, had the strongest influence upon surface wettability. Based on the surface chemical and physical properties of our samples shown above, we next examined the attachment ability of Coccinella septempunctata beetles by measuring their traction forces on these surfaces