Nanoglasses: a trail towards uncharted regions of vitreous materials and their properties?

• Gerhard Wilde and
• Horst Hahn

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 1047–1062, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.72

• quantity that is determined by the interatomic interactions that also define the crystalline ground state. Nevertheless, the glass–glass interfaces might have a (significantly) decreased free enthalpy as compared to the glass grains. Their spatial extent justifies describing them as a distinct phase, in

• of the two coexisting phases is given by a free energy functional that might have convex or concave shape, depending on the specific thermodynamics of the phases and their interactions. It is noted that the situation has analogues to the equilibrium between coherent phases, where the coherency strain

• ) interactions leading intrinsically to anisotropy, “structure” is omnipresent in any condensed state. For nanoglasses, it is the length scale of heterogeneity between the grains and the glass–glass interfaces that presents the characteristic feature. Adopting a view from the description of crystals, we could re

Vibration-induced dynamic structural superlubricity on MoS₂/Au(111) under ultrahigh vacuum

• Shuyu Huang,
• Yiming Song,
• Antoine Hinaut,
• Gema Navarro-Marín,
• Antonio Cammarata,
• Ernst Meyer and
• Thilo Glatzel

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 1039–1046, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.71

• electrostatic interactions at the interface, offering high flexibility and fast response times. Despite these promising results, electrically driven friction control presents several inherent limitations. It is highly dependent on the interfacial electronic properties [8]. Furthermore, the degree of friction

• amplitude of α and an actuation frequency of fa [31][32]. Therefore, the potential energy combined with vibration is: Thus, the total potential V of the dynamic friction system, including the tip–MoS2 and MoS2–Au(111) interactions (V1 and V2), the spring potential energy of the cantilever, and the moiré

Influence of an external electric field on the catalytic CO oxidation of nanoscaled CeO₂ and its La³⁺ and Gd³⁺ congeners

• Parastoo Jamshidi,
• Silvio Heinschke and
• Jörg J. Schneider

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 1028–1038, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.70

• activity. This dopant-dependent response can be rationalized in terms of the different lattice strain and defect interactions introduced by Gd3+ and La3+. Regarding Ce4+ (0.97 Å), Gd3+ (1.053 Å) is closer in ionic radius than La3+ (1.16 Å); it is therefore expected to perturb the fluorite lattice less

• doubled the apparent CO oxidation efficiency compared with the field-free condition (Figure 6a,b). The different behaviour of Gd3+- and La3+-doped nCeO2 may also be related to their different interactions with oxygen vacancies. Gd3+ incorporation is expected to favour the formation of oxygen vacancies

• . It induces interfacial polarization in ceria based catalysts and boosts CO oxidation under noble-metal-free conditions. The magnitude of the enhancement depends critically on dopant-controlled defect interactions, ion mobility, and electronic polaron transport mechanisms. Undoped nCeO2 shows the

Ultrasonic irradiation in the synthesis of nanohydroxyapatite: a chemically friendly technique for improving hemocompatibility and antibiofilm applications

• Juan Mendoza Turmero,
• Cristina Parra Pantoja,
• Marcos Sabino Gutiérrez,
• Milagro Fernández-Delgado,
• Claudia Alvarado-Castillo,
• Damarys Soto Gil,
• María E. Gomes Gomes,
• Yony Gutiérrez Barrios and
• Daniel Suárez Arteaga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 991–1015, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.68

• for the W/ETOH mixture. This is because the W/ETOH system has unique hydrogen bond interactions that limit the availability of active sites for the solvation of calcium, phosphate, and hydroxide ions, which resulted in a notable decrease in the production yield of nHA. Other authors have reported

• the erythrocytes under these conditions, as they predominantly maintain their spherical morphology. While these optical features require further investigation to rule out subtle membrane interactions, the overall maintenance of the spherical shape, combined with the low hemolysis percentages discussed

Development of Protium heptaphyllum essential oil-loaded nanocapsules: experimental design and biological activity

• Debora Freitas Silva,
• Kaidy Giselle Orellana,
• Allessya Lara Dantas Formiga,
• Jin Wang,
• Eloisa Helena de Aguiar Andrade,
• Aline Collares Valente Pinheiro,
• Maria Izabel de Jesus,
• Francisco Canindé Ferreira de Luna,
• Wallax Augusto Silva Ferreira,
• Edivaldo Herculano Correa de Oliveira,
• Francisco Humberto Xavier Junior,
• Emmanuel Abraham Ho and
• Marcele Fonseca Passos

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 974–990, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.67

• advantageous, providing increased stability as well as ensuring controlled release and improved interactions with biological matrices [13][14]. They can be engineered using various techniques, such as emulsification–solvent evaporation, interfacial polymerization, solvent displacement, and microfluidics, each

• nanoparticles, which favors direct bacterial contact and may contribute to sustained release of active constituents [50]. The release profile of such systems is influenced by factors such as polymer composition, shell thickness, and interactions between the encapsulated compound and the carrier matrix

• . Since this method may be affected by adsorption or retention phenomena within the filtration membrane, Microcon® devices with Ultracel® regenerated cellulose membranes (low-binding, hydrophilic) were utilized to minimize nonspecific interactions with lipophilic compounds. Recovery tests were performed

Materials challenges in solid-state sensors for continuous monitoring of ions in water

• Maryam Darestani-Farahani and
• Peter Kruse

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 935–973, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.66

• -selective membranes further expand the design space, enabling customized performance for specific applications. This review systematically examines the materials employed in solid-state ion sensors, their transduction mechanisms, and analyte interactions with sensing media, while critically evaluating

• and can be tuned or swept. Interactions between the analyte and the channel modify the electrostatic environment of the channel. This modification alters the channel conductance and changes its dependence on the applied gate voltage. Consequently, variations in the device transfer characteristics can

• transfer gets heavily modulated by surface adsorbate interactions and grain boundary barriers. Metal oxides typically show conductivities of 10−6–102 S/m, mobilities of 0.1–50 cm2/V·s, and electron concentrations of 1016–1019 cm−3. These values shift dramatically with oxygen vacancies, doping, and

Enhanced erosion resistance and radiation stability of WC–WO₃ nanocomposite films under 100 keV Kr⁺ ion irradiation

• Shristi Bist,
• Parswajit Kalita,
• Ratnesh K. Pandey,
• Sejal Shah,
• Richa Krishna,
• Umapathy G. R.,
• Sunil Ojha and
• Devesh K. Avasthi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 922–934, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.65

• and theoretical values have been reported earlier also [81][82]. The difference between the experimentally determined values of sputtering and theoretical predicted values can be explained as follows: The sputtering process induced by ion–solid interactions can be theoretically be understood through

• nanoclusters is observed. At a higher fluence of 3 × 1016 ions/cm2, the surface morphology evolves further, showing enhanced clustering and the emergence of surface features such as voids and cracks, suggesting substantial structural modification. These changes arise from ion–solid interactions, primarily

Nanocarrier strategies to overcome P-glycoprotein-mediated drug resistance in cancer therapy

• Andreina Quevedo-Enríquez,
• Katty Yi Zhang,
• Denisse Yajaira Enriquez,
• Byron Raul Inapanta,
• Roxana Noemí Peroni and
• Christian Rafael Quijia

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 882–921, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.64

Supramolecular one-dimensional conducting nanofibers from a C₃-symmetric tetrathiafulvalene derivative

• Yoko Tatewaki,
• Fumiya Hirose,
• Sadafumi Nishihara,
• Tomoyuki Akutagawa,
• Takayoshi Nakamura and
• Tsuyoshi Minami

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 872–881, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.63

• molecular architecture contains three TTF units radially arranged around a rigid C3-symmetric core, enabling the formation of highly ordered one-dimensional assemblies through cooperative π–π stacking and directional intermolecular interactions. Solution casting of MeS-TTF-Ts produced nanorod and nanofiber

• structures with morphologies strongly dependent on the solvent conditions. AFM and SEM observations revealed that distinct supramolecular structures were formed depending on the solvent and substrate used, suggesting that molecular interactions and assembly processes play important roles in determining the

• considerable attention in the fields of materials science and nanotechnology because of their diverse functionalities, including luminescence, sensing, charge transport, and drug delivery [3][4][5][6]. Supramolecular gels are formed through bottom-up self-assembly driven by weak intermolecular interactions

He⁺ FIBID-fabricated 3D AFM tip architectures: an exploratory study of hollow pillars, helices, and spirals

• Alba Arroyo-Fructuoso,
• Ana Galet,
• Gregor Hlawacek and
• Rosa Córdoba

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 863–871, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.62

• versatile technique for nanoscale surface characterisation that enables topographic measurements with sub-nanometre resolution by means of a sharp tip mounted at the end of a flexible cantilever [1]. During operation, the tip scans across the sample surface and responds to local interactions such as van der

Light-driven ammonia electrooxidation via carbon nitride–ruthenium molecular interfaces

• Jan Holub and
• Pablo Jiménez-Calvo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 854–862, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.61

• anchoring strategies, covalent amide bond formation exploiting the surface amine groups of C3N4, and non-covalent π–π and C–H···π interactions mediated by pyrene-functionalized ligands, are presented as complementary rather than competing routes to the heterointerface, each controlling surface density

• the semiconductor surface where the molecular catalyst awaits [8]. Its medium bandgap means it can harvest blue and green photons that pass unused through many metal oxide photocatalysts. Its 2D layered structure, stabilised by π–π stacking interactions between heptazine sheets, provides a large, flat

• , aromatic surface ideally suited for the non-covalent adsorption of flat aromatic molecular catalysts through complementary π–π and C–H···π interactions [8][16]. D) Ruthenium molecular catalysts: selectivity and multielectron chemistry Ruthenium is suited for ammonia oxidation for three reasons. First, the

Nanoparticle delivery systems for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): advances and challenges

• Sonia Zahara and
• Björn M. Reinhard

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 839–853, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.60

• loading and controlled release. PrEP nanoparticle delivery platforms can be equipped with different functionalization and passivation chemistries. The surface properties determine colloidal stability as well as the interactions between the nanoparticles and the surrounding. These properties are critical

• systems, LBNPs in general allow for a higher flexibility in tuning surface charge and membrane composition to facilitate interactions with immune cells [56]. Both factors enhance the overall ability of targeted delivery. One example of surface functionalized LBNPs for targeted delivery are DRV-loaded SLNs

• systems. Some metallic nanoparticles (MNPs), such as gold nanoparticles (AuNPs), exhibit long-term stability, chemically modifiable surfaces, and potential for intrinsic antiviral activity [68][69]. AuNPs can, for instance, interfere with and block HIV gp120-CD4 interactions. Other MNPs, like silver

Cross-scale design of chemosensor arrays: from molecular self-assembly in water to paper-based devices for metal ion detection

• Yui Sasaki and
• Tsuyoshi Minami

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 828–838, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.59

• , chemosensors provide multivalent interactions toward analytes, which allow the simultaneous detection of metal ions based on pattern recognition [12][13][14][15][16]. Chemosensor design relies on molecular-recognition chemistry, dye chemistry, and photochemistry [3]. Conventional chemosensors based on covalent

Sustainable fabrication of 2D-based devices through reuse of substrates with microfabricated electrodes

• Ying Zhang,
• Yigit Sozen,
• Esteban Zamora-Amo,
• Thomas Pucher,
• Nuria Jiménez-Arévalo,
• Zdenek Sofer,
• Yong Xie and
• Andres Castellanos-Gomez

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 818–827, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.58

• its ability to penetrate microscopic gaps [24]. Heating to 50 °C can help weaken the van der Waals interactions between the 2D flakes and the substrate. Simultaneously, ultrasound agitation enhances molecular diffusion and promotes cavitation, generating localized pressure fluctuations that further

Glycerol photoelectrochemical oxidation reaction at carbon nitrides/BiVO₄ materials

• Charles Garcia da Cunha,
• Isabelle M. D. Gonzaga,
• Cristian Hessel,
• Izadora F. Reis,
• Ivo F. Teixeira,
• Lucia H. Mascaro and
• Elton Sitta

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 806–817, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.57

• , unlike the neutral PCN, which enhances their interactions with various substrates and expands their potential applications. A key factor in achieving superior crystallinity of PHI and PTI is ionothermal synthesis, where the use of salts facilitates a well-ordered molecular arrangement and minimizes

• that PHI synthesized in the presence of smaller cations, such as Na+, exhibits a higher degree of crystallinity compared to those prepared with larger cations, such as K+. This trend can be attributed to the stronger electrostatic interactions and more efficient packing of smaller cations within the

Tuning the electronic properties of defect-rich MoS₂

• Eric Juriatti,
• Martina Binninger,
• Carolin Schüle,
• Maren Zirwick,
• Katarina Margetic,
• Erika Giangrisostomi,
• Marcus Scheele and
• Heiko Peisert

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 796–805, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.56

• strong local interactions accompanied by (integer) charge transfer [9]. A convenient side effect of this heterostructure is the strong interaction of the central Co atom of CoPcF16 with many metals such as Au, Ag, Cu, or Ni [11][12][13][14][15][16] such that it can be used as a probe for PES studies of

• no major effects on the Co L2,3 XAS results for the samples sputtered with Ne+ (1 min) and Ar+ (1 min) (compare Figure 2a vs Figure 2d, and Figure 2b vs Figure 2e, respectively). In general, these spectra are similar to bulk-like spectra, suggesting the absence of strong interfacial interactions. In

• monolayer coverage (Figure 2c). These results indicate almost planar, flat lying CoPcF16 molecules on the MoS2 surface, enabling generally strong interactions of the central Co atom of CoPcF16 with the substrate. Such interactions can include a redistribution of the d electrons, charge transfer, or even the

Restorative potential of laser-synthesized silver nanoparticles with Salvia officinalis for periodontal disease treatment: an in vitro study

• Jelena Filipović Tričković,
• Sanja Živković,
• Bojana Ilić,
• Miloš Tošić,
• Jelena Marinković,
• Ana Valenta Šobot and
• Miloš Momčilović

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 781–795, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.55

• interactions with proteins and ions, which makes direct quantification of free Ag+ ions challenging [47]. Interestingly, SageAgNPs6mJ demonstrated toxicity toward bacterial cells without decreasing the viability of GFCs at the same concentration, thus achieving antimicrobial efficacy without cellular damage

Substrate-dependent pore formation in molybdenum disulfide monolayers under ion irradiation

• Yossarian Liebsch,
• Umair Javed,
• Lucia Skopinski,
• Leon Daniel,
• Franziska Appel,
• Radia Rahali,
• Clara Grygiel,
• Henning Lebius,
• Carolin Frank,
• Lars Breuer,
• Leon Kirsch,
• Frieder Koch,
• Jani Kotakoski and
• Marika Schleberger

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 769–780, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.54

• nanostructuring. However, achieving predictive control requires a detailed understanding of ion–solid interaction and post-impact energy dissipation [5]. While ion–bulk interactions are well described across many energy regimes [6][7][8], the interaction with surfaces and ultrathin targets, particularly for

• highly charged ions (HCIs) and swift heavy ions (SHIs), remains less complete. The emergence of 2D materials has intensified the interest in ion–surface interactions [9][10][11][12][13]. Owing to their atomic thickness, 2D materials combine outstanding mechanical properties with promising (opto

• this coupling has been attributed to Fermi-level pinning arising from interface–dipole formation and the appearance of Mo d-orbital gap states due to metal–S interactions at the interface [61][65]. Whether these equilibrium coupling mechanisms directly govern the efficiency of transient charge transfer

Environmental applications of silver nanoparticles: state-of-the-art review and emerging trends

• Soni Prajapati,
• Akash Kumar and
• Ranjana Singh

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 697–736, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.49

• through their interactions with the surrounding medium. Zeta potential measurements are used to assess the surface charge and stability of silver nanoparticles; higher absolute values (>±30 mV) indicate better colloidal stability and resistance to aggregation [52]. This surface charge also validated the

• critical factor influencing the behaviour and toxicity of AgNPs in ecological systems [64]. Surface charge affects the electrostatic interactions between nanoparticles and other charged species in the environment, influencing their aggregation behaviour and mobility. The surface chemistry of silver

• nanoparticles, including surface coatings or functional groups, can alter their reactivity, stability, and interactions with pollutants and microorganisms [68]. Environmental standardization and stabilization of AgNPs surface charge are essential in biological systems for studying interactions [69]. Response

Molecular engineering of individual dye-based nanoparticle photostability for ultrabright two-photon fluorescence

• Eleonore Kurek,
• Sasha Cooper,
• Alexandre Clausolles,
• Karen Perronet,
• Jonathan Daniel,
• Mireille Blanchard-Desce and
• François Marquier

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 688–696, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.48

• higher surface-to-volume ratios and increased exposure of dye molecules to environmental interactions. We previously demonstrated a counterintuitive result: 14 nm NIR-emitting dFONs (fluorescence quantum yield Φ ≈ 0.01) were ten times more photostable in SPT than larger 43 nm green-emitting dFONs (Φ

Protein-based custom-designed molecular nanotraps for biomedical applications

• Devid Maniglio,
• Alice Marinangeli and
• Alessandra Maria Bossi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 683–687, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.47

• encoding biological functions (e.g., cell adhesion sequences such as RGD), which could lead to unintended biological interactions and off-target effects. Resulting from these considerations, the route to turn the first evidences on the potential of bioMIPs into consolidated nanomaterials for biomedical

Decontamination from water pollutants and pathogens by electrospun nanofibers doped with heavy-atom-free borafluorene-BODIPY photosensitizers

• Angelika Zaszczyńska,
• Paulina H. Marek-Urban,
• Karolina Wrochna,
• Agnieszka E. Kuklewska,
• Kacper Kręgielewski,
• Marta Grodzik,
• Dawid R. Natkowski,
• Jolanta Mierzejewska,
• Ewa Iwanek,
• Agata Blacha-Grzechnik,
• Paweł Sajkiewicz and
• Krzysztof Durka

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 668–682, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.46

• resulting from hydrogen and dipole–dipole interactions, as well as the dispersive component associated with London and van der Waals forces [56]. The study was complemented with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for the sample with the highest BODIPY concentration, 1(1.00 wt %)@PCL. The analysis of SEM

• interactions between BODIPY molecules and PCL chains. Increasing the dye content promotes stronger jet stretching in the electric field during electrospinning, leading to the formation of thinner fibers. Porosity and average pore size analysis confirmed the effect of BODIPY addition, leading to increased

Cellulose as a photocatalyst support material: extraction, structural features, and environmental applications

• Yee Teng Lim,
• Nur Farhana Jaafar,
• Azizul Hakim Lahuri and
• Endang Tri Wahyuni

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 635–652, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.44

• interactions, as a wide range of ILs demonstrate strong biomass-dissolving abilities primarily through hydrogen bonding and electrostatic forces. During pretreatment, the anions of ILs first interact with cellulose hydroxy groups, causing the biomass to swell, while the bulkier cations subsequently surround

• conditions, thereby improving the colloidal stability of the nanofibers. Through this modification, nanocellulose gains the ability to form stronger interactions with hydrogels and composite materials, which further enhances its reinforcing performance and widens its potential applications [80][81]. CNCs

Recent progress in enhancing built-in electric fields of perovskite solar cells via junction engineering

• Tong Xiao and
• Ke Xu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 602–621, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.42

• . The method enabled effective acceptor doping within the HTL, shifting the Fermi level downward and thereby improving alignment with the perovskite valence band. Simultaneously, interfacial interactions between BF4− and Pb2+ suppressed iodine vacancies, converted the underlying perovskite from n-type

• and its interactions with Pb, I, and the organic cations not only improved local crystallinity but also induced band bending and an upward shift in the work function, a shift that partially changed the conduction type toward n−. As a result, an n/n− homojunction formed at the microinterface, enhancing

• oxidation-induced energy level collapse, leading to longer-term stability. In graded-junction strategies, evaporation of volatile salts combined with synergistic multi-ion interactions can both establish a potential gradient and passivate defects, thereby further enhancing the BEF. Tao et al. [42

Probing tribological evolution in atomically thin MoS₂ at different scales

• Xingzhong Zeng and
• Miao Zhang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 586–597, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.40

• atomic lattice site until the lateral force overcomes interfacial interactions, followed by an instantaneous “slip” to the next stable site [9]. This stick–slip motion is widely regarded as the elementary mechanism of energy dissipation in nanoscale friction, underpinning efforts to understand energy

• 2D materials remain elusive, primarily due to the need for high resolution and precise control of tip–sample interactions. Atomically thin 2D materials are ideal platforms for studying nanoscale and sub-nanoscale friction, owing to their atomic smoothness, well-defined crystal structure, and chemical

• inertness [13][14][15]. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) as a representative 2D materials is particularly promising because of its trilayered structure (one Mo layer sandwiched between two S layers) and tunable interlayer interactions, making it a model system for investigating the nanoscale and sub-nanoscale