Comparative study on 3D morphologies of delignified, single tracheids and fibers of five wood species

• Helen Gorges,
• Felicitas von Usslar,
• Cordt Zollfrank,
• Silja Flenner,
• Imke Greving,
• Martin Müller,
• Clemens F. Schaber,
• Chuchu Li and
• Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 239–250, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.16

• developing more environmentally friendly and efficient delignification methods [17], as well as exploring novel applications for delignified wood in fields such as energy storage, water purification, and sustainable packaging materials [11][18][19]. Given the high versatility of wood across a wide range of

• tomography setup at the nanotomography endstation of beamline P05 of PETRA III at Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY). The X-ray beam was monochromatized using a Si(111) double crystal monochromator at an energy of 11 keV with a Zernike phase contrast [29]. An X-ray sCMOS camera (Hamamatsu C12849-101U

Gold nanoparticle-decorated reduced graphene oxide as a highly effective catalyst for the selective α,β-dehydrogenation of N-alkyl-4-piperidones

• Brenda Flore Kenyim,
• Mihir Tzalis,
• Marilyn Kaul,
• Robert Oestreich,
• Aysenur Limon,
• Chancellin Pecheu Nkepdep and
• Christoph Janiak

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 218–238, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.15

• 530.8 and 533.5 eV, corresponding to [SiW9O34]10− lattice oxygen and rGO surface oxygenated groups. The broadness of the higher-energy peak suggests contributions from C–O and O=C–OH groups at lower binding energies, C=O and C–OH groups at higher binding energies, and minor contributions from W–O and Si

• Fermi-level alignment enables rGO to inject electrons into Au even without permanent O-bridging, rendering the interfacial Au more electron-rich (Figure 14). XPS analysis supports this electronic interaction, showing a negative shift of the Au 4f binding energy (Figure 11a). Upon O2 adsorption, electron

Time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry imaging of contaminant species in chemical vapour deposited graphene on copper

• Barry Brennan,
• Vlad-Petru Veigang-Radulescu,
• Philipp Braeuninger-Weimer,
• Stephan Hofmann and
• Andrew J. Pollard

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 200–213, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.13

• a pass energy of 40 eV for high resolution, narrow scan window spectra (100 meV step size, 500 ms dwell time), and 160 eV for wide scans (1000 meV step size, 200 ms dwell time), using a monochromated Al Kα X-ray source, with a photon energy of 1486.7 eV. Spectral peak fitting was carried out using

• of copper or copper oxide. However, as recent studies have shown through energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy mapping [30], there are significant other contaminants detectable on high-purity Cu foils that can influence graphene nucleation and can remain after growth [31]. A more detailed examination

• Information File 6: Additional figures. Acknowledgements BB, VV and AJP would like to acknowledge Rasmus Havelund for useful discussions. Funding BB, VV and AJP would like to acknowledge the U.K. Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy for funding (NPL Project number 121452: Nanostructures

Structure-dependent thermochromism of PAZO thin films: theory and experiment

• Georgi Mateev,
• Dean Dimov,
• Nataliya Berberova-Buhova,
• Nikoleta Kircheva,
• Todor Dudev,
• Ludmila Nikolova,
• Elena Stoykova,
• Keehoon Hong,
• Dimana Nazarova,
• Silvia Angelova and
• Lian Nedelchev

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 186–199, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.12

• chemical resistance, making them ideal for specialized applications [3]. Their cost-effectiveness, lightness, flexibility, and unique physical and chemical characteristics make them suitable for a wide range of industry applications including energy, optics, sensors, and microelectronics. The properties of

• band suggests that these aggregates undergo reorientation upon exposure to polarized light. Spectrofluorimetric measurements indicate that a significantly higher energy input is required to induce molecular reorientation, as a substantial portion of the energy from the pump laser is dissipated through

• fluorescence. Moreover, the reorientation of the aggregates themselves appears to demand an even greater energy threshold. The enhancement of absorption around 444 nm is of limited practical utility, as the absorption becomes excessively strong, restricting effective energy delivery to the surface layers of

Safe and sustainable by design with ML/AI: A transformative approach to advancing nanotechnology

• Georgia Melagraki

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 176–185, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.11

• Georgia Melagraki Hellenic Military Academy, Vari, Greece 10.3762/bjnano.17.11 Abstract Nanotechnology is revolutionizing different sectors such as medicine, energy, defence, and environmental science by enabling the development of materials and technologies with exceptional precision and

• efficiency. From advanced drug delivery systems to clean energy solutions, the applications of nanotechnology are diverse and transformative. However, these innovations are accompanied by complex challenges regarding safety and sustainability for both the nanoscale materials themselves and for the products

• , offering unprecedented opportunities to design and develop nanomaterials with unique, tailored properties. These advances have significantly impacted diverse industrial sectors, including healthcare, energy, environmental remediation, and defence. For instance, nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems have

From shield to spear: Charge-reversible nanocarriers in overcoming cancer therapy barriers

• Madhuri Yeduvaka,
• Pooja Mittal,
• Ameer Boyalakuntla,
• Usman Bee Shaik,
• Himanshu Sharma,
• Thakur Gurjeet Singh,
• Siva Nageswara Rao Gajula and
• Lakshmi Vineela Nalla

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 159–175, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.10

• -nitroimidazole and a PEG-modified lipid shell, enabling multifunctional X-ray-responsive therapy. Upon low-dose of X-ray irradiation, Hf4+ deposits radiation energy to induce DNA damage while 2-nitroimidazole releases NO to block DNA repair, relieve hypoxia, and produce reactive nitrogen species (RNS) that

Influence of surface characteristics on the in vitro stability and cell uptake of nanoliposomes for brain delivery

• Dushko Shalabalija,
• Ljubica Mihailova,
• Nikola Geskovski,
• Andreas Zimmer,
• Otmar Geiss,
• Sabrina Gioria,
• Diletta Scaccabarozzi and
• Marija Glavas Dodov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 139–158, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.9

• internalization of nanoliposomes can take place through several energy-dependent endocytic pathways (i.e., phagocytosis, clathrin-mediated endocytosis, caveolin-mediated endocytosis, clathrin/caveolae-independent endocytosis, and micropinocytosis), as well as through passive transport or diffusion which is an

Capabilities of the 3D-MLSI software tool in superconducting neuron design

• Irina E. Tarasova,
• Nikita S. Shuravin,
• Liubov N. Karelina,
• Fedor A. Razorenov,
• Evgeny N. Zhardetsky,
• Aleksandr S. Ionin,
• Mikhail M. Khapaev and
• Vitaly V. Bol’ginov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 122–138, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.8

• based on Josephson interferometers, the energy potential of which strongly depends on the inductance of the loop. For that reason, the extraction of inductances of superconducting structures has been attracting a lot of attention for many decades. Simple estimates can be made for a long line over

• matrix [33]. The Gauss neuron represents a two-junction interferometer that is also shunted symmetrically to generate the output signal. This type of circuit was considered for the first time in [34][35][36][37] and named the quantum flux parametron (QFP). In [38], it was demonstrated that the energy

• are Maxwell and London equations with proper excitation. Based on them, the inductance can be evaluated using the free energy functional. Therefore, the basic equations for 3D-MLSI are static London and Biot–Savart expressions for magnetic field , vector potential , and full energy E. The only free

Development and in vitro evaluation of liposomes and immunoliposomes containing 5-fluorouracil and R-phycoerythrin as a potential phototheranostic system for colorectal cancer

• Raissa Rodrigues Camelo,
• Vivianne Cortez Sombra Vandesmet,
• Octavio Vital Baccallini,
• José de Brito Vieira Neto,
• Thais da Silva Moreira,
• Luzia Kalyne Almeida Moreira Leal,
• Claudia Pessoa,
• Daniel Giuliano Cerri,
• Maria Vitória Lopes Badra Bentley,
• Josimar O. Eloy,
• Ivanildo José da Silva Júnior and
• Raquel Petrilli

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 97–121, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.7

• , and viscoelastic materials [61][62]. The decoration of liposomes with cetuximab may result in a softer outer surface than the underlying lipid bilayer, explaining the observed increase in energy dissipation. These data strongly support that the surface properties of this liposome formulation were

Functional surface engineering for cultural heritage protection: the role of superhydrophobic and superoleophobic coatings – a comprehensive review

• Giuseppe Cesare Lama,
• Marino Lavorgna,
• Letizia Verdolotti,
• Federica Recupido,
• Giovanna Giuliana Buonocore and
• Bharat Bhushan

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 63–96, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.6

• presented a multifunctional thermal insulation coating incorporating modified vacuum ceramic microbeads (VCMs) to enhance energy efficiency and protection of concrete structures. The VCMs were modified through the polymerization of catechol and hexamethylene diamine, forming a thin poly(catecholamine) (PCA

• environmental conditions. Human safety is generally respected, with one [65] study employing heavy-metal-free components and the other [64] not reporting major hazards, though without extensive toxicological testing. Sustainability is addressed in both cases, either through energy savings during use or through

• good formaldehyde removal, thus offering a passive, energy-efficient approach to improve indoor air quality while protecting wooden surfaces from environmental degradation. Oak wood (Quercus pubescens) was also the focus of Mitani and colleagues [79]. They evaluated the surface modification of the wood

Microscopic study of the intermediate mixed state in intertype superconductors

• Vyacheslav D. Neverov,
• Alexander V. Kalashnikov,
• Andrey V. Krasavin and
• Alexei Vagov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 57–62, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.5

• infinite degeneracy of the superconducting state at the so-called Bogomolnyi (ℬ) point (κ0, Tc) with Tc being the critical temperature [21][22]. At this point, the surface energy between the superconducting and normal phases vanishes, allowing for a continuum of flux–condensate configurations with equal

• energy. Deviations from the ℬ point lift this degeneracy, creating a finite IT domain in the (κ, T) phase diagram [17][23][24]. Within this domain, the system supports a variety of states with close energies that feature nonuniform flux distributions and complex vortex arrangements. Based on the

• multivortex (many-body) interaction effects while remaining computationally feasible. Vortex configurations The results of these calculations are presented in Figure 1 and Figure 2, which display the minimal-energy three-vortex configurations for representative values of the pairing constant g and temperature

Subdigital integumentary microstructure in Cyrtodactylus (Squamata: Gekkota): do those lineages with incipiently expressed toepads exclusively exhibit adhesive setae?

• Philipp Ginal,
• Yannick Ecker,
• Timothy Higham,
• L. Lee Grismer,
• Benjamin Wipfler,
• Dennis Rödder,
• Anthony Russell and
• Jendrian Riedel

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 38–56, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.4

• risks of injury and energy loss associated with falls from the canopy [93]. For example, Jamaican anole species occupying the canopy possess the highest density of setae and the smallest spatulae compared to species inhabiting lower perches [73]. In addition, a recent study found that geckos that have

Reduced graphene oxide paper electrode for lithium-ion cells – towards optimized thermal reduction

• Agata Pawłowska,
• Magdalena Baran,
• Stefan Marynowicz,
• Aleksandra Izabela Banasiak,
• Adrian Racki,
• Adrian Chlanda,
• Tymoteusz Ciuk,
• Marta Wolczko and
• Andrzej Budziak

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 24–37, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.3

• . Keywords: electrode material; graphene paper; lithium-ion batteries; reduced graphene oxide; thermal reduction; Introduction Electrode materials comprising reduced graphene oxide (rGO) for energy storage in lithium-ion-based or sodium-ion-based technologies have been the subject of over 3800 publications

• 100). XPS X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy was applied to determine the surface concentrations of chemical bonds. The equipment applied was a PHI VersaProbeII Scanning XPS system with monochromatic Al Kα (1486.6 eV) X-rays (100 μm spot focused). High-energy-resolution spectra were obtained with 46.95

• eV (0.1 eV step) pass energy in the analyzer and the photoelectron take-off angle at 45°. In order to maintain a constant sample surface potential, a dual beam charge compensation with 7 eV Ar+ ions and 1 eV electrons was used. The aliphatic carbon C 1s line at 285.0 eV was used as a charge reference

Competitive helical bands and highly efficient diode effect in F/S/TI/S/F hybrid structures

• Tairzhan Karabassov,
• Irina V. Bobkova,
• Pavel M. Marychev,
• Vasiliy S. Stolyarov,
• Vyacheslav M. Silkin and
• Andrey S. Vasenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 15–23, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.2

• The F/S/TI/S/F hybrid structure can be described by the following effective low-energy Hamiltonian in the particle–hole and spin space: where α is the Fermi velocity, μ is the chemical potential, and V is the impurity potential of a Gaussian form, which is used for further quasiclassical approximation

Quantitative estimation of nanoparticle/substrate adhesion by atomic force microscopy

• Aydan Çiçek,
• Markus Kratzer,
• Christian Teichert and
• Christian Mitterer

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 1–14, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.1

• , Leoben, Austria 10.3762/bjnano.17.1 Abstract Understanding nanoparticle adhesion to substrates is the key for their stability and performance in many applications, including energy systems, nanofabrication, catalysis, and electronic devices. In this study, we present a methodology for examining adhesion

• various fields such as energy storage [1], electronics [2], and catalysis [3]. These tiny particles, with sizes typically ranging from 1 to 100 nm, have fundamentally different properties compared to their bulk counterparts because of their large surface-to-volume ratio [4], as well as unique electronic

• NPs, deposited using different landing conditions, and a Si substrate. Cu NPs were synthesized via magnetron sputter inert gas condensation at different applied substrate bias voltages to vary their kinetic energy during landing at the substrate, thereby influencing their adhesion properties. AFM was

Internal 3D temperature mapping in biological systems using ratiometric light-sheet imaging and lipid-coated upconversion nanothermometers

• Dannareli Barron-Ortiz,
• Enric Pérez-Parets,
• Rubén D. Cadena-Nava,
• Emilio J. Gualda,
• Jacob Licea-Rodríguez,
• Juan Hernández-Cordero,
• Pablo Loza-Álvarez and
• Israel Rocha-Mendoza

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2306–2316, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.159

• -sheet microscopy; temperature mapping; upconversion fluorescent nanoparticles; Introduction Biological processes involving energy exchange often manifest as temperature fluctuations. Materials sought to measure such changes should exhibit high sensitivity, accuracy, high spatiotemporal resolution, good

• (UC) fluorescence, enabling the conversion of low-energy excitation (longer wavelengths) into high-energy emission (shorter wavelengths). This is particularly advantageous for biomedical applications, as it eliminates the need for ultraviolet or visible excitation, which can cause photobleaching and

• phototoxicity [38]. The ladder-like energy level structure of Ln3+ ions enable efficient photon UC of near-infrared (NIR) light, even with moderate excitation intensities (1–103 W·cm−2) attainable with gas-based lamps or continuous wave lasers [39]. Temperature measurements using Ln3+-doped nanomaterials have

Improving magnetic properties of Mn- and Zn-doped core–shell iron oxide nanoparticles by tuning their size

• Dounia Louaguef,
• Ghouti Medjahdi,
• Sébastien Diliberto,
• Klaus M. Seemann,
• Thomas Gries,
• Joelle Bizeau,
• Damien Mertz,
• Eric Gaffet and
• Halima Alem

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2285–2295, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.157

• , we report on the synthesis of polyhedral core–shell SPIONs. Their size was tuned to improve their magnetic properties. Furthermore, by hybridizing into a core–shell inorganic/inorganic structure, the nanoparticles can achieve significantly improved magnetic-to-thermal energy conversion efficiency (at

• on a JEOL JEM-ARM 200F cold-FEG microscope operating at 200 kV and equipped with a spherical aberration probe corrector (Cs). The chemical compositions were determined by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy The elemental maps were recorded on a SDD, Jeol DRY SD 30 GV X-ray spectrometer. NP shapes

• table (inset in the figure) lists the d-spacing values (in nm), which are consistent with the spinel structure of ZnFe2O4. Elemental analysis using HRTEM with energy-filtered transmission electron microscopy (EELS) confirmed the elemental distribution within the core and shell of the NPs. As shown in

Geometry-controlled engineering of the low-temperature proximity effect in normal metal–superconductor junctions

• Munisa A. Tomayeva,
• Vyacheslav D. Neverov,
• Andrey V. Krasavin,
• Alexei Vagov and
• Mihail D. Croitoru

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2265–2273, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.155

• repeated until convergence is reached at each site [51][52][53]. In the following, all energy values are given in terms of the hopping amplitude t, and all distances in terms of the lattice constant. To investigate the influence of NS junction geometry on the superconducting proximity effects, we consider

• the density of states (DOS) at low energies in the NM, that is, the proximity gap, induced by its proximity to the SC. The magnitude of the gap depends on the curvature parameter η. The proximity gap sets the lowest quasiparticle excitation energy scale in the NM region, crucial for coherence and

Chiral plasmonic nanostructures fabricated with circularly polarized light

• Tian Qiao and
• Ming Lee Tang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2245–2264, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.154

• energy stored in the plasmon polaritons can be re-emitted as light, while the rest decays into electron–hole pairs. These highly energetic hot carriers can be used to drive photochemical reactions. Unlike other photocatalysts, plasmonic nanostructures are very effective in redistributing photon energy in

• to PNSs immobilized on a substrate under unidirectional CPL [75][76][77][78]. Therefore, in most cases, PNSs are immobilized on a substrate. The second parameter to consider is the energy of the excitation CPL, as it affects the EM distribution and defines the energetics of hot carriers to modulate

• strength inside the metal. Therefore, the hot carrier generation rate profile is dictated by EM field distribution and can thus adopt a chiral geometry under CPL. However, “hot carriers” are dynamic and diffuse away from hot spots, with part of their kinetic energy lost (becoming “warm carriers”). As

Optical bio/chemical sensors for vitamin B₁₂ analysis in food and pharmaceuticals: state of the art, challenges, and future outlooks

• Seyed Mohammad Taghi Gharibzahedi and
• Zeynep Altintas

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2207–2244, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.153

• biosensors into cellular bioimaging and the potential for non-invasive in vitro and in vivo analysis demonstrate their versatility and applicability across a broad spectrum of biomedical research, diagnostics, and nutrient analysis. Keywords: carbon dots; cobalamin; energy transfer; fluorescence sensor

• ]. This water-soluble micronutrient is essential for improving brain and nervous system functions, blood cell development, bone health improvement, energy and DNA production, fertility and embryo development, control of neurological symptoms (e.g., stress, depression, dementia, and visual disturbances

• , and the β-oxidation of odd-chain fatty acids [34]. This function of Ado-Cbl in the body supports energy production by facilitating the conversion of methylmalonyl-CoA to succinyl-CoA, a key step in the Krebs cycle, which is central to cellular energy generation [61]. The metabolic pathway of VB12 in

Hartree–Fock interaction in superconducting condensate fractals

• Edward G. Nikonov,
• Yajiang Chen,
• Mauro M. Doria and
• Arkady A. Shanenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2177–2182, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.150

• state ν, σ, respectively. The quasiparticle wave functions obey the Bogoliubov–de Gennes equations where εν is the quasiparticle energy. As a result of the diagonalization, one obtains where fν is the Fermi–Dirac distribution of bogolons with the quasiparticle energy εν. The quantum number ν enumerates

• the quasiparticle states in ascending energy order. In our study, we employ the open-boundary conditions [5][8][22] for the quasiparticle wavefunctions uν(i) and vν(i), which corresponds to the physical scenario of electrons being quantum-confined within the chain. When using Equation 5 and Equation 7

• , the summation in Δ(i) is limited to the states in the Debye window around the Fermi level, that is, 0 ≤ εν ≤ ℏωD. However, in the current study, we assume that ℏωD is much larger than the half-bandwidth. This assumption renders the Debye energy constraint ineffective as all solutions of the Bogoliubov

Missing links in nanomaterials research impacting productivity and perceptions

• Santosh K. Tiwari and
• Nannan Wang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2168–2176, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.149

• working extensively in various aspects of nanotechnology, we find that the majority come from chemistry, physics, materials science, and metallurgy. Very few come from other fields such as mechanical, energy, electronics, biomedical engineering, and mathematics. The experts belonging to chemistry, physics

• [22]. Additionally, most nanomaterial fabrication methods are energy-intensive. Techniques such as combustion, arc deposition, solvothermal synthesis, chemical vapor deposition, mechanical milling, and wet chemical methods require high energy input and careful process control. The ultrahigh cost of

• due to the inherent instability of 0D, 1D, and 2D nanomaterials [23]. That is why, in most cases, nanomaterials require a specific medium and controlled environment for stability. In the same line, due their high surface energy, large surface area, and small size, nanomaterials naturally tend to

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

• methods are easy to implement and scalable but lack efficiency in open, natural environments such as Himalayan lakes and often require energy-consuming setups [43]. Research also indicates that sophisticated filtering systems, including granular activated carbon (GAC) filters, effectively capture small

• they frequently demand substantial energy input and can produce secondary pollutants [47]. Biological processes can utilize the natural ability of microorganisms to degrade synthetic polymers. Microorganisms such as Pseudomonas and Bacillus, which have enzymatic activity, can degrade plastics into

• -altitude pH variability. 6 Nanomaterial applications in microplastic remediation 6.1 Role of photocatalysis in degradation Photocatalysis uses nanomaterials to break down MPs by converting light energy, often UV or visible light, into ROS. These ROS, which include superoxide anions and hydroxyl radicals

Electron transport through nanoscale multilayer graphene and hexagonal boron nitride junctions

• Aleksandar Staykov and
• Takaya Fujisaki

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2132–2143, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.147

• Aleksandar Staykov Takaya Fujisaki International Institute for Carbon Neutral Energy Research (WPI-I2CNER), Kyushu University, Japan Faculty of Materials for Energy, Shimane University, Japan 10.3762/bjnano.16.147 Abstract In this study, we employ the non-equilibrium Green’s function (NEGF

• platinum is often used in the field of electrochemistry and energy materials. In addition, we implement two possible defects in multilayer graphene, namely, Stone–Wales defects and graphitic nitrogen substitution. In the case of h-BN, we perform simulations with Stone–Wales defects. We investigate devices

• linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO) DFT. The study aims to provide practical insights into the minimal thickness of h-BN at which the tunneling currents diminish and the material could be used as an electron blocking layer in energy-related devices. The fundamental aspect of the study is to

Toward clinical translation of carbon nanomaterials in anticancer drug delivery: the need for standardisation

• Michał Bartkowski,
• Francesco Calzaferri and
• Silvia Giordani

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2092–2104, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.144

• energy sectors (Figure 1). NMs have seen use as antimicrobial agents [1], catalysts [2], bioimaging agents [3][4][5][6], magnetic particle imaging agents [7], nanofluids [8], antiviral agents [9], photothermal convertors [10], and in environmental remediation [11]. Topically, the biomedical applications

• properties that make them attractive for a wide range of applications, including drug delivery, electronics, and energy storage [29]. However, the lack of standardised methods for their synthesis and characterisation can complicate their regulatory approval and limit their practical applications. One of the