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

• , their wide bandgaps and the insulating nature of organic spacer layers often limit charge transport. The organic spacer molecules used in the 2D/3D heterojunctions discussed in this paper are illustrated in Figure 3. Coupling these 2D phases with a 3D bulk to form 2D/3D heterojunctions can, on one hand

Impacts of annealing on structural and photophysical properties of zinc phthalocyanine adsorbed on graphene

• Gautier Creutzer,
• Quentin Fernez,
• Nataliya Kalashnyk,
• Zohreh Safarzadeh,
• Lydia Sosa Vargas,
• Céline Fiorini-Debuisschert,
• Nicolas Fabre and
• Fabrice Charra

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 576–585, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.39

• , application in interface structure management, and impact on electronic or photonic properties are still poorly understood. In this paper, focusing on ZnPc, we report the demonstration and analysis by combined STM operated at the air–solid interface and optical microspectroscopy of a 2D phase change

Fractional shot noise of an SU(N) Kondo system

• Damian Krychowski and
• Stanisław Lipiński

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 515–540, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.34

• paper on the analysis of this quantity. Despite high theoretical interest [58][59], relatively little experimental studies of shot noise are available [60][61][62][63][64][65]. The noise measurements are technically more difficult than the conventional conductance examinations; one of the reasons is a

• paper, we show that SBMFA, which, in the strong coupling limit, satisfactorily describes strong correlations, can be used for a discussion of linear conductance and partition noise. This approach, however, as the mean-field approximation uses the picture of independent, dressed quasiparticles, neglects

• nonlinear transport properties of the system. Let us now give an overview of the most important topics of this article. The paper comprehensively analyzes the linear and nonlinear transport and thermodynamic properties of Kondo systems with SU(N) symmetries up to N = 6 with emphasis on the discussions of

Upcycling agroindustrial waste into graphene oxide supports for gold nanoparticles: toward sustainable nanomaterials

• Juan Marcos Castro-Tapia,
• Selene Acosta,
• Hiram Joazet Ojeda-Galván,
• Elsie Evelyn Araujo-Palomo,
• Edgar Giovanni Villabona-Leal and
• Mildred Quintana

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 489–504, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.32

• influenced the work reported in this paper.

Nanocarrier-integrated multilayer films produced by 3D printing for improved skin adhesion and curcumin photostability

• Thayse Viana de Oliveira,
• Ana Paula Farias Leão,
• Júlia Leão,
• Cesar Liberato Petzhold and
• Ruy Carlos Ruver Beck

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 440–453, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.30

• with absorbent paper. Skin samples were fixed to the equipment probe with instantaneous adhesive, while films were fixed to the equipment’s platform with double-sided tape. The equipment promoted contact between the skin sample and the film, with a force of 290 mN for 3 min. The probe holding the skin

Nanoinformatics: spanning scales, systems and solutions

• Iseult Lynch,
• Diego S. T. Martinez,
• Kunal Roy and
• Georgia Melagraki

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 423–427, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.28

• perspectives, and one review paper) that provide a snapshot of recent exciting developments in nanoinformatics, and is an output from the Beilstein Nanotechnology symposium [1] of the same name, held in October 2022. The advances presented are clustered around four key needs, including (i) prediction of

Interconnection morphology effects on the radio frequency response of carbon nanotube sponges

• Manuela Scarselli,
• Javad Rezvani,
• Zeno Zuccari,
• Mattia Scagliotti and
• Simone Tocci

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 343–351, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.23

• porosity, low weight, good mechanical response, and good conductivity [25]. The properties of CNSs have been exploited in many different applications that include mechanical transducers [26], water filtration [27], and others [28]. In this paper, we tested our synthesized CNSs as active material for the

Advancing nanolithography: a comprehensive review of materials for local anodic oxidation with AFM

• Matteo Lorenzoni

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 275–291, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.19

• dichalcogenides, demonstrate unique oxidation behaviors, enabling high-resolution applications in electronics and quantum devices. Recent advancements, such as electrode-free LAO, have expanded the range of applicable materials and improved the precision and scalability of the process. This paper also aims to

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

• a key role in preventing cell collapse under high tensile stress or/and inner pressure exerted by the water column during transpiration [8]. Wood delignification is a crucial process in various industries, particularly pulp and paper production, biofuel generation, and the development of advanced

• biological approaches [11][15][16]. The applications of delignified wood are diverse and expanding; they include, for example, the production of high-quality paper or of nanocellulose with applications in electronics, biomedical devices, and advanced composites [11][14]. Recent research has focused on

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

• , recycling, and reuse of the catalyst, which also concerns the stability of the catalyst. This was tested for the most active rGO-based catalysts over four runs. The catalysts were separated by filtration using standard filter paper, then thoroughly washed and dried before being reused in subsequent reaction

• , which were not retained by the used MN 615 1/4 cellulose filter paper with 4.0–12.0 µm pore sizes [53]. These results unambiguously demonstrate that the reaction proceeds via a truly heterogeneous catalytic mechanism, with Au nanoparticles remaining immobilized on the rGO support throughout the reaction

Micro- and nanoscale effects in biological and bioinspired materials and surfaces

• Thies H. Büscher,
• Rhainer Guillermo Ferreira,
• Manuela Rebora and
• Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 214–217, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.14

• for sharing their work using this paper collection and to the reviewers for their critical input, which substantially strengthened the quality of the manuscripts. We hope that the articles in this collection motivate researchers and developers to push biomimetic design further, opening new angles in

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

• enhance public confidence, fostering an innovation ecosystem where safety and sustainability are fundamental to technological progress. While ML models are often referred to as being a black box, a recent paper up-ended this conception, suggesting that the current gold-standard of in vivo apical end-point

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

• that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

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

• the analysis of the statue of Darius from Susa, in modern Iran [13]. The statue was found in Egypt in 1972, and was then transferred to Teheran, Iran. The paper by Shahrokh reveals how a combination of natural wear, such as erosion and structural stress, and anthropogenic damage, including the loss of

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

• Technologies Research Group, Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics, al. Lotników 32/46, 02-668, Warsaw, Poland 10.3762/bjnano.17.3 Abstract This work introduces the results of characterizing free-standing reduced graphene oxide paper, given its potential use as an

• electrode material in lithium-ion cells. Mildly reduced graphene oxide paper underwent further thermal reduction steps. The structural and chemical properties of the obtained materials were determined using Raman and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopies and elemental combustion analysis. The morphology

• and thickness were determined with scanning electron microscopy imaging. This paper also reveals electrical and electrochemical properties of the material. The conductivity of the material obtained at 800 °C reached ≈70 S/cm, and the discharge capacity reached ≈160 mAh/g at 100 mA/g current density

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

• structure considered in this paper. In this case, the nonreciprocity is achieved in the Josephson critical current. Geometry of the controllable diode under consideration, which consists of two superconducting islands with the proximity-induced in-plane exchange field deposited on top of the topological

Terahertz-range on-chip local oscillator based on Josephson junction arrays for superconducting quantum-limited receivers

• Fedor V. Khan,
• Lyudmila V. Filippenko,
• Andrey B. Ermakov,
• Mikhail Yu. Fominsky and
• Valery P. Koshelets

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2296–2305, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.158

• , Moscow Region, 141701, Russian Federation 10.3762/bjnano.16.158 Abstract In this paper we present the results of the development, fabrication, measurements, and analysis of terahertz-range oscillators based on Josephson junction arrays embedded into the central electrode of a coplanar line. The

• integer number of half-wavelengths. One-dimensional and two-dimensional array circuits have also been implemented. In the work [34], with 1986 JJs arranged in a two-dimensional array at λ/2, a power of 160 μW was achieved at a frequency of 240 GHz. In the paper [35], a one-dimensional array consisting of

• array to theoretical estimates [32][40][41] and investigated how the array performance is affected by the matched load in the form of Klopfenstein tapering, which ends with the section of the microstrip line with the normal top electrode. In this paper we concentrated on the high-frequency properties of

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

• ”. In the same paper, the authors attributed the formation of chiral AuNPs to the assembly of small NPs under the mechanical force of CPL. The spatial dissymmetry of hot carrier-induced chemical reactions was not discussed. While Figure 4a represents chiral metallic cPNSs synthesized in solution, Figure

• nanostructures in Figure 4b. No NP seeds nor organic ligands were used to obtain the chiral nanostructures in Figure 4c. The authors of the original paper commented that these nanostructures were difficult to classify into left- or right-handedness. When Au nanocubes were immobilized on ITO substrates, chiral Au

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

• cases (particularly with PA) might misleadingly appear normal [26][71]. Looking back, techniques like paper chromatography, thin-layer chromatography, spectrophotometry, and ELISA were employed to measure MMA concentrations. However, mass spectrometry methods, particularly LC-MS/MS, have gradually

• ions within aqueous solutions of acetonitrile, TSNCS visibly shifted from colorless to dark yellow, enabling instant and accurate determination with low LODs for Ni2+ (0.0114 μM) and Co2+ (0.0168 μM). This study also successfully applied paper strips coated with TSNCS for swift ion detection in water

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

• conventional bulk materials toward advanced nanoscale innovations. Acknowledgements SKT gratefully acknowledges that the conception of this paper was inspired during the Indian Conference on Carbon Materials-2023 (ICCM-2023), held at BARC, Mumbai, where he had the privilege of serving as an invited speaker

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

Quality by design optimization of microemulsions for topical delivery of Passiflora setacea seed oil

• Daniel T. Pereira,
• Douglas Dourado,
• Danielle T. Freire,
• Dayanne L. Porto,
• Cícero F. S. Aragão,
• Myla L. de Souza,
• Guilherme R. S. de Araujo,
• Ana Maria Costa,
• Wógenes N. Oliveira,
• Anne Sapin-Minet,
• Éverton N. Alencar and
• Eryvaldo Sócrates T. Egito

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2116–2131, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.146

• 4:1 ratio of n-hexane to P. setacea seeds, following the methodology recommended by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists [55]. Prior to extraction, dried seeds were grounded, placed in folded filter paper, and inserted into the Soxhlet extractor. The extraction was carried out for 6 h at

Multifrequency AFM integrating PeakForce tapping and higher eigenmodes for heterogeneous surface characterization

• Yanping Wei,
• Jiafeng Shen,
• Yirong Yao,
• Xuke Li,
• Ming Li and
• Peiling Ke

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2077–2085, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.142

• Research Program of Zhejiang Province (No. LTGC24E020002). Conflict of Interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

Molecular and mechanical insights into gecko seta adhesion: multiscale simulations combining molecular dynamics and the finite element method

• Yash Jain,
• Saeed Norouzi,
• Tobias Materzok,
• Stanislav N. Gorb and
• Florian Müller-Plathe

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2055–2076, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.141

• gecko keratin [11]. It also helped clarify other aspects of humidity-enhanced adhesion, revealing that keratin softening due to water uptake accounts for only a minor part of the increase in adhesion on very smooth surfaces [13]. The present paper builds on our previous research and extends the

• continuum and particle domains exchange information through a handshake region using our coupling algorithm, which will be detailed in Section “Methods”. The simulations presented in this paper visualize the mechanical response of whole seta and the peeling of spatulae during pull-off from a dry, smooth

Stereodiscrimination of guests in chiral organosilica aerogels studied by ESR spectroscopy

• Sebastian Polarz,
• Yasar Krysiak,
• Martin Wessig and
• Florian Kuhlmann

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2034–2054, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.140

• enantiomers (+)-3CP and (−)-3CP separately [45]. Because of the small pores (<10 nm), the confinement situation was very strong and diffusion was limited. The first indications reported were that materials with larger pores have promising properties, too. The paper here focuses exclusively on aerogel

• difficult to exploit neighboring group effects for this particular type of material. Here, the simpler R*NHxSIL material seems to have advantages because the functional groups are much closer. Conclusion The paper demonstrates that observing the rotational dynamics of organic nitroxides as spin probes in