Microplastic pollution in Himalayan lakes: assessment, risks, and sustainable remediation strategies

• Sameeksha Rawat,
• S. M. Tauseef and
• Madhuben Sharma

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2144–2167, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.148

• of more than 80% [76]. This demonstrates their capacity to quickly clean up waterways tainted by plastic. Researchers have also demonstrated that the combination of adsorption and photocatalysis enhances the degradation of PE and PET in GO-based composites. According to Uoginte et al., GO serves as a

• support matrix for these composites, stabilizing the photocatalyst and enhancing its interaction with MPs [78]. Another novel strategy is the use of multifunctional nanomaterials, such as ZnO–CuO composites, which have both antibacterial and strong photocatalytic activity. These substances provide long

• and increases ROS generation, even below freezing temperatures. It has also been suggested that hybrid nanomaterials, which include photocatalysts and thermal insulators, can minimize the impacts of temperature during remediation while maintaining optimum activity [77]. GO–metal oxide composites are

Laser ablation in liquids for shape-tailored synthesis of nanomaterials: status and challenges

• Natalie Tarasenka

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1963–1997, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.137

Current status of using adsorbent nanomaterials for removing microplastics from water supply systems: a mini review

• Nguyen Thi Nhan and
• Tran Le Luu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1837–1850, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.127

• a magnetic nanoseed concentration of just 0.002 g·L−1, these composites enabled 98% PET extraction, with the separation efficiency largely influenced by the morphology of the magnetic seeds. In addition to ensuring highly efficient magnetic separation of MP particles, this approach significantly

• synthesized Co-MOFs for removing MPs. SEM images of (a) CeO2, (b) CeO2 3D flower-spheres, (c, d) ZIF-67 before and after calcination at 500 °C, (e, f) ZIF-67-90@CeO2, and (g, h) Co–N/C-90@CeO2 composites. TEM images of (i) CeO2 3D flower-spheres, (j) Co–N/C-90@CeO2 composite. (k) Enlarged TEM image of Co–N/C

• -90@CeO2 composite. (l) HRTEM, (m) HAADF, and (n–r) elemental mapping images of Co–N/C-90@CeO2 composites [(n) O, (o) Co, (p) Ce, (q) C, and (r) N]. Figure 3 was reprinted from [67], Chem. Eng. J., Vol. 514, by Wang, H.; Chen, H.; Wan, Q.; Zheng, Y.; Wan, Y.; Liu, X.; Song, X.; Ma, W.; Huo, P

Piezoelectricity of layered double hydroxides: perspectives regarding piezocatalysis and nanogenerators

• Evgeniy S. Seliverstov,
• Evgeniya A. Tarasenko and
• Olga E. Lebedeva

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1812–1817, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.124

• demonstrated great piezo-photocatalytic capabilities, achieving degradation rates of 99% for nitenpyram and 100% for tetracycline hydrochloride within 45 min [14]. Notably, the degradation was performed with coexistent pollutants. These composites exhibited enhanced piezoelectric properties compared to Zn/Al

• discussed studies appear largely consistent; ultrathin structures, doped systems, and composites systematically show improved performance in applications where mechanically induced charge generation and utilization are important (piezo-catalysis/piezo-photocatalysis, energy storage). Three interrelated

Bioinspired polypropylene-based functionally graded materials and metamaterials modeling the mistletoe–host interface

• Lina M. Rojas González,
• Naeim Ghavidelnia,
• Christoph Eberl and
• Max D. Mylo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1592–1606, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.113

• Longevity and the efficient use of resources are playing an increasingly important role in the development and production of engineering materials systems. In order to fully exploit the longevity potential, the robustness and resilience of materials and material composites and their structuring are of

• [32], gyroid cellular sandwich structures [33], composites with functionally graded fibers for mechanical reinforcement [34], radially graded metamaterials [35], and 3D-printed specimens with stepwise and continuous transitions [36][37]. In addition to the mostly rectilinear gradients, Saldívar and

• used in future studies to systematically investigate this functional mechanism and its relevance to plant material systems, thus laying an even broader foundation for mistletoe-inspired composites. The knowledge of the different failure behavior of PP and PPGF was also used to program the failure

Laser processing in liquids: insights into nanocolloid generation and thin film integration for energy, photonic, and sensing applications

• Akshana Parameswaran Sreekala,
• Pooja Raveendran Nair,
• Jithin Kundalam Kadavath,
• Bindu Krishnan,
• David Avellaneda Avellaneda,
• M. R. Anantharaman and
• Sadasivan Shaji

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1428–1498, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.104

• study also delves into the preparation of novel nanomaterials like HfO2 NPs, few-layer graphene, and Cu/CuO/Fe3O4 composites using LAL, opening new avenues in both sensing and photonics. Looking ahead, studies focusing on the formation of functionalized nanostructures with tailored properties for

• better after spin coating than drop casting [110]. A functionalization study on SiC nanocrystals was made. SiC–polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymeric nanocomposites were manufactured by adding silicon carbide NPs prepared by PLAL to PVA and thin films of the composites were prepared by spin coating on glass

The role of biochar in combating microplastic pollution: a bibliometric analysis in environmental contexts

• Tuan Minh Truong Dang,
• Thao Thu Thi Huynh,
• Guo-Ping Chang-Chien and
• Ha Manh Bui

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1401–1416, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.102

• improved filtration efficiency, with MBC reaching 40.86% removal. Moreover, MBC synthesized from red mud and lignin composites exhibits significantly enhanced adsorption performance, achieving 97.87% removal efficiency and a maximum adsorption capacity (qmax) of 353.15 mg·g−1 for nano-PS (100 nm) [39][43

Synthesis and antibacterial properties of nanosilver-modified cellulose triacetate membranes for seawater desalination

• Lei Wang,
• Shizhe Li,
• Kexin Xu,
• Wenjun Li,
• Ying Li and
• Gang Liu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1380–1391, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.100

• for antibacterial purposes are diverse and include metallic silver, silver salts, and composites of Ag with other materials. The integration of nanotechnology with Ag, particularly when incorporated into polymer membranes, has demonstrated significant potential for enhancing membrane performance. CTA

Enhancing the therapeutical potential of metalloantibiotics using nano-based delivery systems

• Alejandro Llamedo,
• Marina Cano,
• Raquel G. Soengas and
• Francisco J. García-Alonso

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1350–1366, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.98

• nanofiber composites, resulting in materials with promising antimicrobial properties [119]. One of the composites exhibited a stable and continuous release of the Cu(I) complex during the first 12 h, followed by a slower but controlled release for up to 20 days. Antibacterial efficacy tests against E. coli

• and B. subtilis revealed that the Cu-loaded composites were active against Gram-positive bacteria but ineffective against Gram-negative strains. This difference is likely due to the hydrophobic nature of the nanofiber membranes, which may hinder interaction with Gram-negative bacteria. Zinc complexes

Electronic and optical properties of chloropicrin adsorbed ZnS nanotubes: first principle analysis

• Prakash Yadav,
• Boddepalli SanthiBhushan and
• Anurag Srivastava

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1184–1196, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.87

• composites with other materials, such as carbon nanotubes, to optimize performance [26]. Furthermore, the flexible synthesis of ZnS NTs with controlled morphology and size allows for tailoring their sensing capabilities. External stimuli combined with machine learning can further enhance their sensitivity

Piezoelectricity of hexagonal boron nitrides improves bone tissue generation as tested on osteoblasts

• Sevin Adiguzel,
• Nilay Cicek,
• Zehra Cobandede,
• Feray B. Misirlioglu,
• Hulya Yilmaz and
• Mustafa Culha

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1068–1081, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.78

• allografts, come with several disadvantages, including limited availability, donor site morbidity, and risk of immune rejection [14]. To address these challenges, new strategies are being developed, including synthetic substitutes, bioactive porous polymer/inorganic composites, scaffolds combined with

Soft materials nanoarchitectonics: liquid crystals, polymers, gels, biomaterials, and others

• Katsuhiko Ariga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1025–1067, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.77

• crystals. The aim of this research was to create a new solid electrolyte made of organic ionic plastic crystals with magnesium salt incorporated for the use in next-generation secondary batteries (Figure 9) [248]. A series of organic ionic plastic crystal/Mg salt composites were prepared with varying

Multifunctional properties of bio-poly(butylene succinate) reinforced with multiwalled carbon nanotubes

• Volodymyr Krasinskyi,
• Krzysztof Bajer,
• Ludmila Dulebova,
• Nickolas Polychronopoulos,
• Oksana Krasinska and
• Daniel Kaczor

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1014–1024, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.76

• better electrical, mechanical, and optical properties than MWCNTs, making them more desirable for high-end applications such as nanoelectronics and advanced composites. However, the synthesis cost of SWCNTs is significantly higher, while their production yield is considerably lower than that of MWCNTs

• selected for determining the CNT content in the composites. The residual mass of the masterbatch at 500 °C (R500) is 11.5%, while pure PBS shows a residual mass of 1.8% (Figure 3). Consequently, the CNT content in the sample was calculated to be 10.1% (11.5% + 0.4% − 1.8% = 10.1%). These results confirm

• the high-quality preparation of the masterbatch with a CNT content of approximately 10 wt %. Following the confirmation of the CNT content in the masterbatch, composites with a CNT content of 0.5 wt % were prepared according to the method described in section “Experimental”. Similarly, the CNT content

Structural and magnetic properties of microwave-synthesized reduced graphene oxide/VO₂/Fe₂O₃ nanocomposite

• Sumanta Sahoo,
• Ankur Sood and
• Sung Soo Han

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 921–932, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.70

• increased, which would result in a higher concentration of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles. These composites could be applied in many areas of biomedicine, including contrast agents for MR imaging, cancer theragnostics, and tissue engineering. Conclusion In conclusion, a ternary NC consisting of α-Fe2O3, VO2, and rGO

• biological applications. Further optimization of MW power and other reaction conditions can improve the characteristics of the composite, which could be the future prospects of the current work. Lastly, the current work opens a new door for synthesizing magnetic composites based on graphene materials along

Colloidal few layered graphene–tannic acid preserves the biocompatibility of periodontal ligament cells

• Teissir Ben Ammar,
• Naji Kharouf,
• Dominique Vautier,
• Housseinou Ba,
• Nivedita Sudheer,
• Philippe Lavalle and
• Vincent Ball

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 664–677, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.51

• transformative approach to enhance their efficacy [2]. Actually, incorporating nanomaterials into dental biomaterials has already offered advantages like enhanced tissue regeneration, increased mechanical strength of composites, and improved sealing of filler materials [3]. Graphene-based materials (GBMs) stand

Nanoscale capacitance spectroscopy based on multifrequency electrostatic force microscopy

• Pascal N. Rohrbeck,
• Lukas D. Cavar,
• Franjo Weber,
• Peter G. Reichel,
• Mara Niebling and
• Stefan A. L. Weber

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 637–651, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.49

• , in microelectronic devices, high-κ dielectric materials such as HfO2 and ZrO2 are critical for minimizing leakage currents and enhancing gate capacitance in transistors [7][8][9]. In energy storage systems, the dielectric constants of polymer–ceramic composites determine the efficiency and

Polyurethane/silk fibroin-based electrospun membranes for wound healing and skin substitute applications

• Iqra Zainab,
• Zohra Naseem,
• Syeda Rubab Batool,
• Muhammad Waqas,
• Ahsan Nazir and
• Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 591–612, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.46

• offers a number of enhanced properties. The study offers a comprehensive overview of the advanced developments and applications of PU/SF composites, highlighting their significant potential in wound healing. These composite membranes present promising advancements in wound healing and skin regeneration

• substitute applications [13]. Various materials including natural polymers, synthetic polymers, or composites have been used to create electrospun membranes. This review focuses on silk fibroin/polyurethan-based electrospun membranes. Silk fibroin (SF) is a naturally occurring biomaterial made of proteins

• biomedical applications because of its biocompatibility [19]. It can be used for developing scaffolds for tissue engineering that work efficiently [20]. Electrospun membranes of silk/PU composites have remarkable qualities that make them suitable for wound healing [21]. Their porous shape allows for nutrient

Feasibility analysis of carbon nanofiber synthesis and morphology control using a LPG premixed flame

• Iftikhar Rahman Bishal,
• Muhammad Hilmi Ibrahim,
• Norikhwan Hamzah,
• Mohd Zamri Mohd Yusop,
• Faizuan Bin Abdullah,
• I Putu Tedy Indrayana and
• Mohd Fairus Mohd Yasin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 581–590, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.45

• great importance. Defective CNFs are utilized to build composites with specific thermal conductivities as part of thermal insulation materials. They can also be used to make materials that combine strength and flexibility, for example, in electronics or damping devices. The presence of defects in CNFs

Pulsed laser in liquid grafting of gold nanoparticle–carbon support composites

• Madeleine K. Wilsey,
• Teona Taseska,
• Qishen Lyu,
• Connor P. Cox and
• Astrid M. Müller

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 349–361, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.26

• , University of Rochester, Rochester, New York 14627, United States 10.3762/bjnano.16.26 Abstract We developed a novel pulsed laser-assisted process for the fabrication of advanced composites of nonequilibrium gold nanoparticles on carbon fiber paper supports. Our one-step process integrates the generation of

• nanoparticles with their surface attachment and solves longstanding nanoparticle adhesion and electrical contact issues. Irradiation of hydrophilic carbon fiber paper submerged in aqueous HAuCl4 solution by nanosecond laser pulses produced composites with uniform distribution of gold nanoparticles on carbon

• fibers, taking advantage of the high internal surface area of carbon fiber paper. The pulsed laser-grafted composites exhibited zero measurable charge transfer resistance between gold nanoparticles and the carbon support, leading to superior cathode performance over conventionally prepared electrodes for

Enhancing mechanical properties of chitosan/PVA electrospun nanofibers: a comprehensive review

• Nur Areisman Mohd Salleh,
• Amalina Muhammad Afifi,
• Fathiah Mohamed Zuki and
• Hanna Sofia SalehHudin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 286–307, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.22

• electrospinning is a method where two or more polymer solutions are electrospun consecutively to form a hierarchically ordered structure consisting of meshes of different materials [85]. Also called layer-by-layer electrospinning, the general steps of preparing multilayered composites using this method involve

• -linking [176][177], which often employs toxic chemicals. An example of physical cross-linking is heat treatment, which has been extensively used to cross-link PVA [178]. Figure 10 illustrates the mechanisms of cross-linking in chitosan/PVA composites. In one study, electrospun chitosan/PVA nanofibers were

Emerging strategies in the sustainable removal of antibiotics using semiconductor-based photocatalysts

• Yunus Ahmed,
• Keya Rani Dutta,
• Parul Akhtar,
• Md. Arif Hossen,
• Md. Jahangir Alam,
• Obaid A. Alharbi,
• Hamad AlMohamadi and
• Abdul Wahab Mohammad

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 264–285, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.21

• studies and sustainable technologies, this study presents new insights into the complex relationship between contaminants and catalytic degradation processes. Compared to single and binary photocatalysts, modified ternary composites were found to have superior photodegradation performance under visible

• recombination. In contrast, an indirect Z-scheme, which uses a redox pair (e.g., Fe3+/Fe2+) or a conductive mediator to facilitate efficient charge transfer and spatial separation of charge carriers, reduces the risk of recombination and increases the photocatalytic efficiency. While indirect composites are

• ]. Hunge and coworkers [76] synthesized MoS2/ZnO (MZ) composites with a smaller bandgap (2.81 eV), which showed higher ciprofloxacin (CIP) removal efficiency than their single constituents (ZnO = 43% and MoS2 = 50%). A similar approach was also observed for the removal of erythromycin (ERY), spiramycin (SP

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

• effectively. Research on composites of photothermal nanomaterials with other substances is currently limited, but promising therapeutic effects, especially when combined with biomolecules affecting cellular metabolism and function, have been observed. Therefore, further exploration regarding the modification

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

• compatibility between the inorganic filler and the organic membrane. Typically, the organic polymer membrane exhibits low affinity towards the inorganic filler. Accordingly, this severely limits the potential range of the different workable composites [84]. Therefore, large efforts have been made to identify

TiO₂ immobilized on 2D mordenite: effect of hydrolysis conditions on structural, textural, and optical characteristics of the nanocomposites

• Marina G. Shelyapina,
• Rosario Isidro Yocupicio-Gaxiola,
• Gleb A. Valkovsky and
• Vitalii Petranovskii

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 128–140, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.12

• °. In the TiO2/2D mordenite composites studied in our work, the first hump is masked by the main zeolite peaks, but the remaining two are identical to the ones reported in [30]. Amorphous TiO2 particles exhibiting such an XRD pattern can be described as small strained anatase-like crystalline cores with

• TiO2 nanoparticles. The average size of the TiO2 nanoparticles, as determined from single diffraction peaks of experimental patterns using the Scherrer formula, is about 4.0 nm for the composites prepared by hydrolysis in water, and slightly larger, about 4.3 nm, after hydrolysis in 70% ethanol

• passed to protons. According to the elemental analysis data (Table 1), the TiO2 loading exceeds 50 wt % in all studied composites. Comparing the data of methods with different measuring depths (i.e., EDX and XPS), we can conclude that Ti is more or less uniformly distributed over the depth 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

• Karapinar [2] fabricated a dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) with selenium@activated carbon (Se@AC) composites as an alternative to the Pt counter electrode (CE) via chemical activation. The fabricated DSSC showed a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 5.67%, an open-circuit voltage (VOC) of 0.648 V, a short