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

• which the current through the device quantum levels is estimated [28]. In this work, we approach the quantum transport through metal/multilayer graphene/metal nanojunctions and compare it to the transport through metal/multilayer h-BN/metal nanojunctions. The choice of the metal electrode is platinum as

• 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

Beyond the shell: exploring polymer–lipid interfaces in core–shell nanofibers to carry hyaluronic acid and β-caryophyllene

• Aline Tavares da Silva Barreto,
• Francisco Alexandrino-Júnior,
• Bráulio Soares Arcanjo,
• Paulo Henrique de Souza Picciani and
• Kattya Gyselle de Holanda e Silva

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2015–2033, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.139

• analysis The thermal stability of the nanofibers was investigated using a Q500 thermogravimetric analyzer (TA Instruments, USA) equipped with platinum (Pt) crucibles. Mass loss as a function of temperature was recorded from 30 to 700 °C at a heating rate of 10 °C/min under a nitrogen atmosphere. Samples

Mechanical property measurements enabled by short-term Fourier-transform of atomic force microscopy thermal deflection analysis

• Thomas Mathias,
• Roland Bennewitz and
• Philip Egberts

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1952–1962, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.136

• generated from the manufacturer’s software was determined, having a unit of volts per meter. Four different tip materials were used in experiments, namely, conventional silicon cantilevers (Nanosensors PPP-CONT), conductive diamond-coated probes (Nanosensors CDT-CONTR), platinum silicide-coated probes

• tipless silicon cantilever. (c, d) Scanning electron microscopy images of the PtSi-coated AFM cantilever with integrated tip. Mechanical properties of the examined samples. Values for silicon, HOPG, and platinum are from [17], [18], and [19], respectively. The values for PEO and PDMS were measured using a

Evaluating metal-organic precursors for focused ion beam-induced deposition through solid-layer decomposition analysis

• Benedykt R. Jany,
• Katarzyna Madajska,
• Aleksandra Butrymowicz-Kubiak,
• Franciszek Krok and
• Iwona B. Szymańska

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1942–1951, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.135

• (methylcyclopentadienyl)platinum(IV) [Pt(η5-CpMe)Me3] [35][36]. The results indicate that precursors 2 and 4 exhibit a performance comparable to that of the Pt precursor, with precursor 4 being the most comparable. Our ultimate goal was to identify the promising precursor that would exhibit a high metal content while

On the road to sustainability – application of metallic nanoparticles obtained by green synthesis in dentistry: a scoping review

• Lorena Pinheiro Vasconcelos Silva,
• Joice Catiane Soares Martins,
• Israel Luís Carvalho Diniz,
• Júlio Abreu Miranda,
• Danilo Rodrigues de Souza,
• Éverton do Nascimento Alencar,
• Moan Jéfter Fernandes Costa and
• Pedro Henrique Sette-de-Souza

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1851–1862, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.128

• biomaterials [16][17]. Owing to their high adaptability to various metals, including silver, zinc, iron, and platinum, their operational simplicity, and the ability to control nanoparticle size and morphology by selecting plant extracts and reaction conditions, green synthesis is gaining increasing prominence

Nanotechnology-based approaches for the removal of microplastics from wastewater: a comprehensive review

• Nayanathara O Sanjeev,
• Manjunath Singanodi Vallabha and
• Rebekah Rubidha Lisha Rabi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1607–1632, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.114

• fabrication process involves thermally transforming Ti3C2Tx MXene into multilayered TiO2 with photocatalytic properties, followed by coating with platinum and decorating the surface with magnetic γ-Fe2O3 nanoparticles. These engineered γ-Fe2O3/Pt/TiO2 microrobots exhibit light-driven, fuel-free movement with

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

• repetition rate of 10 Hz. In order to synthesize Pt and Pd NPs, pure platinum and palladium metal plates were used as ablation targets. Metallic NPs synthesized through PLAL can be utilized not only for forming thin films of their own but also in combination with organic semiconductors via spin coating. Thin

Parylene-coated platinum nanowire electrodes for biomolecular sensing applications

• Chao Liu,
• Peker Milas,
• Michael G. Spencer and
• Birol Ozturk

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1392–1400, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.101

• introduced. Results show that the diameter of the platinum nanowire and electrode tip length can be tuned down to 120 nm and 1.2 µm, respectively, where the exposed nanowires on the electrode tips are chemically active and their surfaces can be modified for specific biosensing applications. The biosensing

• due to their compact size, biocompatibility, and rapid fabrication. Keywords: biosensor; directed electrochemical nanowire assembly (DENA); dopamine; glucose; nanoelectrode; platinum; Introduction Electrodes, a tool used in all walks of life today, were first demonstrated by Max Cremer in 1906 [1

• [22]. Due to these attributes, parylene-C, along with other variants of parylene, has been extensively utilized in the protection of electronic devices and surface modification of biomedical devices [23]. In this study, platinum was chosen as the DENA growth material due to its exceptional

Automated collection and categorisation of STM images and STS spectra with and without machine learning

• Dylan Stewart Barker and
• Adam Sweetman

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1367–1379, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.99

• for 30 min, measuring a drain current of ≈7.0 μA, before annealing at 500 °C for 30 min and then placed into the scan head for imaging. Platinum–iridium STM tips were used throughout this work and were prepared by standard STM methods (voltage pulses, controlled contacts with the sample) until good

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

• proteins, ligand exchange kinetics comparable to those of platinum complexes, their two predominant oxidation states (II and III), and their ability to mimic iron when interacting with biological molecules [124]. However, their therapeutic application is hindered, as in most of the metallodrugs, by poor

Enhancing the photoelectrochemical performance of BiOI-derived BiVO₄ films by controlled-intensity current electrodeposition

• Huu Phuc Dang,
• Khanh Quang Nguyen,
• Nguyen Thi Mai Tho and
• Tran Le

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1289–1301, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.94

• ) using a reference electrode saturated with Ag/AgCl and platinum foil at various potentials vs Ag/AgCl. This process was adapted from the p-benzoquinone-based method reported by McDonald and Choi [19], in which benzoquinone serves as a redox mediator for BiOI formation. However, unlike the original study

Fabrication of metal complex phthalocyanine and porphyrin nanoparticle aqueous colloids by pulsed laser fragmentation in liquid and their potential application to a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy

• Taisei Himeda,
• Risako Kunitomi,
• Ryosuke Nabeya,
• Tamotsu Zako and
• Tsuyoshi Asahi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1088–1096, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.80

• useful as a potential photosensitizer for PDT treatments in biomedical applications. Experimental Materials Cobalt(II) phthalocyanine (CoPc, 97%), nickel(II) phthalocyanine (NiPc, 85%), platinum octaethylporphyrin (PtOEP, 98%), and Pluronic® F-127 were purchased from Sigma-Aldrich. Chloroaluminum

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

Focused ion beam-induced platinum deposition with a low-temperature cesium ion source

• Thomas Henning Loeber,
• Bert Laegel,
• Meltem Sezen,
• Feray Bakan Misirlioglu,
• Edgar J. D. Vredenbregt and
• Yang Li

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 910–920, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.69

• surface is a frequently used process of focused ion beam (FIB) systems. Here, we report on the deposition of platinum (Pt) with a new kind of cesium (Cs) FIB, in which the cesium ions are produced by a low-temperature ion source. Platinum was deposited at different acceleration voltages and ion beam

• are more advanced with respect to source development because of their relatively low requirements regarding the cooling laser. Milling [10] as well as induced deposition of platinum (Pt) [11] and tungsten (W) [12] have been studied for a prototype FIB with an ultracold Rb+source. Further, a Cs+ laser

Insights into the electronic and atomic structures of cerium oxide-based ultrathin films and nanostructures using high-brilliance light sources

• Paola Luches and
• Federico Boscherini

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 860–871, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.65

• structural modifications associated with thermal reduction in CeO2/Pt(111) films, as well as the influence of the Pt substrate’s proximity, were investigated using XANES/EXAFS combined with surface X-ray diffraction (SXRD) [47]. A strong interaction between cerium oxide and platinum was identified and

• minimal changes with the same thermal treatments in vacuum [49]. The study allowed the authors to conclude that in 2 ML films vertical confinement and/or charge transfer from the platinum substrate, determine a higher reducibility than in 10 ML films [49]. This is evidenced by the greater Ce3

• exhibit a unique reactivity for the binding and dissociation of CO2, not observed on the TiO2(110) surface, on ceria supported on TiO2(110), or on bulk platinum surfaces [56]. In the same system, the high ability to bind and activate CO2 was exploited for the hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol, with the

Synthesis of a multicomponent cellulose-based adsorbent for tetracycline removal from aquaculture water

• Uyen Bao Tran,
• Ngoc Thanh Vo-Tran,
• Khai The Truong,
• Dat Anh Nguyen,
• Quang Nhat Tran,
• Huu-Quang Nguyen,
• Jaebeom Lee and
• Hai Son Truong-Lam

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 728–739, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.56

• Field-emission SEM analysis was performed using a Merlin Compact instrument (Carl Zeiss, Jena, Germany) with an SE2 detector. The sample was mounted on a clean silicon wafer and coated with a nanoscale platinum layer using an ion sputter coater (Q150T Plus, Quorum Technologies, UK). EDX analysis was

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

• optimization of CNT/CNF synthesis in flame environments. An ethylene/air co-flow, non-premixed flame was used with a catalyst substrate of iron, nickel, and platinum wires of 0.1–0.25 mm diameter. The study found that carbon monoxide is a major contributor to CNT formation in flames, and the model also showed

Nanomaterials in targeting amyloid-β oligomers: current advances and future directions for Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and therapy

• Shiwani Randhawa,
• Trilok Chand Saini,
• Manik Bathla,
• Rahul Bhardwaj,
• Rubina Dhiman and
• Amitabha Acharya

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 561–580, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.44

• , with a detection range spanning from 10−9 to 103 nM [77]. An electrochemical, label-free aptassay developed by Gallo-Orive et al. incorporates graphene oxide–gold nanoparticles/nickel/platinum nanoparticles for the rapid and accurate detection of AβOs in complex clinical samples, such as brain tissue

Quantification of lead through rod-shaped silver-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles using an electrochemical approach

• Ravinder Lamba,
• Gaurav Bhanjana,
• Neeraj Dilbaghi,
• Vivek Gupta and
• Sandeep Kumar

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 422–434, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.33

• three-electrode configuration. The working electrode consisted of the modified Ag@ZnO NRs/Au electrode, a platinum wire used as the counter electrode, and the reference electrode was an Ag/AgCl electrode. A 0.1 M phosphate buffer solution with a pH of 7.0 was used for all measurements. (a) XRD of Ag@ZnO

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

• one-compartment three-electrode setup was used. Laser-grafted or conventionally made gold nanoparticle–carbon fiber paper composites with a geometric area of 0.49 cm2 served as working electrodes, platinum mesh as counter electrode, and a reversible hydrogen electrode (Gaskatel Hydroflex) as reference

• electrochemical data were acquired without iR compensation. Chronoamperometry data were collected for 12 h at −1.3 V vs RHE, provided by a Bio-Logic 8-slot VSP3e potentiostat, in a standard single-compartment three-electrode cell, with the electrolyte stirred at 500 rpm. The counter electrode was platinum mesh

Probing the potential of rare earth elements in the development of new anticancer drugs: single molecule studies

• Josiane A. D. Batista,
• Rayane M. de Oliveira,
• Carlos H. M. Lima,
• Milton L. Lana Júnior,
• Virgílio C. dos Anjos,
• Maria J. V. Bell and
• Márcio S. Rocha

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 187–194, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.15

• fact that some metals have been successfully used, or are being investigated, as components of chemotherapeutic drugs [9][10], especially platinum [11][12][13][14][15][16] or, alternatively, ruthenium [17], titanium [18], gold, and copper. Here we report the high potential of three rare earth elements

Characterization of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum GP258

• Prashantkumar Siddappa Chakra,
• Aishwarya Banakar,
• Shriram Narayan Puranik,
• Vishwas Kaveeshwar,
• C. R. Ravikumar and
• Devaraja Gayathri

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 78–89, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.8

• -electrode setup (carbon paste with ZnO NPs as the working electrode, platinum as the counter electrode, and Ag/AgCl as the reference electrode) in 0.1 M KCl. EIS measurements were carried out in a frequency range of 1 Hz to 1 MHz with a 5 mV AC amplitude, while CV studies were carried out on the same

Precursor sticking coefficient determination from indented deposits fabricated by electron beam induced deposition

• Alexander Kuprava and
• Michael Huth

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 35–43, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.4

• the center region of an intentionally defocused electron beam. We employ the method to determine the precursor sticking coefficient for bis(benzene)chromium, Cr(C6H6)2, and trimethyl(methylcyclopentadienyl)platinum(IV), Me3CpPtMe, and find a value of about 10−2 for both precursors, which is

• the method to quantify the sticking coefficient: bis(benzene)chromium, Cr(C6H6)2, and trimethyl(methylcyclopentadienyl)platinum(IV), Me3CpPtMe. Initially, the precursor flux at the BIR was calculated from the total precursor flux estimated from the operating pressure during deposition, turbo pump

Electrochemical nanostructured CuBTC/FeBTC MOF composite sensor for enrofloxacin detection

• Thi Kim Ngan Nguyen,
• Tien Dat Doan,
• Huy Hieu Luu,
• Hoang Anh Nguyen,
• Thi Thu Ha Vu,
• Quang Hai Tran,
• Ha Tran Nguyen,
• Thanh Binh Dang,
• Thi Hai Yen Pham and
• Mai Ha Hoang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1522–1535, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.120

• Informatics in Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) was performed by using an Autolab PGSTAT 302 in a frequency range of 100 kHz to 0.01 Hz. A three-electrode electrochemical setup was used including a platinum wire counter

Ion-induced surface reactions and deposition from Pt(CO)₂Cl₂ and Pt(CO)₂Br₂

• Mohammed K. Abdel-Rahman,
• Patrick M. Eckhert,
• Atul Chaudhary,
• Johnathon M. Johnson,
• Jo-Chi Yu,
• Lisa McElwee-White and
• D. Howard Fairbrother

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1427–1439, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.115

• procedure [57]. Platinum(II) iodide (0.10 g, 0.22 mmol) was suspended in 15 mL of toluene in a 50 mL Schlenk flask. After bubbling CO into the suspension for 2 h, the color of the solution changed from black to brown, and then sulfuryl chloride (0.15 g, 1.1 mmol) was added to the solution. The reaction

• File 1): νco 2128, 2170 cm−1. cis-Pt(13CO)2Cl2 Platinum(II) iodide (0.30 g, 0.66 mmol) was suspended in 25 mL of toluene in a 100 mL Schlenk flask and was stirred under closed conditions maintaining 1 atm pressure of 13CO for 2 h. The color of the solution changed from black to brown, and then sulfuryl