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Mechanical stability of individual bacterial cells under different osmotic pressure conditions: a nanoindentation study of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  • Lizeth García-Torres,
  • Idania De Alba Montero,
  • Eleazar Samuel Kolosovas-Machuca,
  • Facundo Ruiz,
  • Sumati Bhatia,
  • Jose Luis Cuellar Camacho and
  • Jaime Ruiz-García

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1171–1183, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.86

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  • provided Young’s moduli in the range of 0.7–1.1 kPa. Implications of the presented results with previously reported data in the literature are discussed. Keywords: AFM; force spectroscopy; membrane rigidity; nanomechanical mapping; osmotic shock; Introduction Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) is a Gram
  • performed in solution in a fluid chamber under controlled environmental conditions. Thus, critical structural changes on the lifestyle of the pathogen can be investigated [38][39][40][41][42]. Beyond imaging, AFM force spectroscopy capabilities are essential to extract material properties of the
  • consistent with values similar or slightly above to those obtained in PBS. Meanwhile, in the hypertonic solution, the curvature at the beginning of the curve is lower, and further deformation is required to attain the linear behavior. Based on our force spectroscopy results and reported fluorescence
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Published 21 Jul 2025

Crystalline and amorphous structure selectivity of ignoble high-entropy alloy nanoparticles during laser ablation in organic liquids is set by pulse duration

  • Robert Stuckert,
  • Felix Pohl,
  • Oleg Prymak,
  • Ulrich Schürmann,
  • Christoph Rehbock,
  • Lorenz Kienle and
  • Stephan Barcikowski

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1141–1159, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.84

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  • in organic solvents (acetone, ethanol, acetonitrile). In a systematic experimental series using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, selected-area electron diffraction, X-ray diffraction, electron energy
  • loss spectroscopy, in situ heating, post-irradiation experiments, and differential scanning calorimetry we demonstrate that a pulse-duration-driven structural difference occurs during laser ablation in liquid is observable to the three utilized solvents. While picosecond-pulsed laser ablation in liquid
  • solution; EELS; electron energy loss spectroscopy; laser processing in liquids; multicomponent alloy; STEM-EDX; selected area electron diffraction; X-ray diffraction; Introduction High-entropy alloys (HEAs), also referred to as compositionally complex solid solutions (CCSS) [1], are of great interest in
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Published 17 Jul 2025

Towards a quantitative theory for transmission X-ray microscopy

  • James G. McNally,
  • Christoph Pratsch,
  • Stephan Werner,
  • Stefan Rehbein,
  • Andrew Gibbs,
  • Jihao Wang,
  • Thomas Lunkenbein,
  • Peter Guttmann and
  • Gerd Schneider

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1113–1128, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.82

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  • crystalline order extended over the full particle. Fourier transform of a sub-region of this image yielded a lattice spacing for Au(111) of 0.236 nm, close to the nominal value of 0.235 nm (Supporting Information File 1, Section S13, Figure S12b). Finally, an energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy analysis
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Published 15 Jul 2025

Influence of ion beam current on the structural, optical, and mechanical properties of TiO2 coatings: ion beam-assisted vs conventional electron beam evaporation

  • Agata Obstarczyk and
  • Urszula Wawrzaszek

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1097–1112, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.81

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  • h in ambient atmosphere with a heating ramp of 200 K·h−1, without the use of refrigerants. The effect of ion beam-assisted deposition and additional post-process modification of TiO2 coatings was investigated in detail. XRD measurements (PANalytical Empyrean PIXel3D), Raman spectroscopy (Thermo
  • confirm the phase change from amorphous to crystalline after annealing at 800 °C, in agreement with the XRD studies. The results obtained by Raman spectroscopy for the annealed films are consistent with the reference values for the anatase phase [38][39]. The presence of characteristic Raman peaks
  • structure but significantly affected the size of the crystallites, with higher ion gun currents resulting in smaller crystallites in the range of 30.8 to 43.5 nm. Additionally, Raman spectroscopy confirmed that only the anatase phase was present after annealing at 800 °C. SEM images reveal that post-process
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Published 14 Jul 2025

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

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  • photosensitized ROS generation was examined by using 1,3-diphenylisobenzofuran (DBPF) as chemical quencher. DPBF is a substance that reacts efficiently with ROS such as singlet oxygen, hydroxyl radicals, and superoxide anions [32][33][34]. The generation of ROS was monitored by absorption spectroscopy of the
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Published 11 Jul 2025

Single-layer graphene oxide film grown on α-Al2O3(0001) for use as an adsorbent

  • Shiro Entani,
  • Mitsunori Honda,
  • Masaru Takizawa and
  • Makoto Kohda

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1082–1087, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.79

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  • Figure 1 shows an atomic force microscopy (AFM) image of SLG and SLGO on α-Al2O3(0001) substrates. The as-grown SLG film has an atomically flat surface and wrinkles with its height less than 0.4 nm [18]. The single layer of graphene was confirmed through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) peak
  • intensity analysis and profiles of normal-incidence X-ray standing wave (NIXSW) spectroscopy [18]. In the SLGO film, the wrinkles disappeared and the surface roughness increased. The root mean square surface roughness (RMS) of the SLGO film is estimated to be less than 0.13 nm. The changes of the local
  • structure are confirmed by Raman spectroscopy measurements. Figure 2 shows two sets of the Raman spectra of SLG and SLGO. In SLG/α-Al2O3(0001), four prominent peaks are identified, which are assigned to the D band (around 1355 cm−1), G band (around 1585 cm−1), 2D band (around 2700 cm−1), and D+G band
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Published 10 Jul 2025

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

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  • drop-casting 1 μL of hBN suspension (prepared in deionized water) onto a TEM grid. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, Shimadzu IRAffinity-1S) and Raman spectroscopy (Renishaw, 532 nm laser) were used to analyze chemical bonds and assess crystallinity. UV–visible spectroscopy (Varian Cary UV
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Published 07 Jul 2025

Time-resolved probing of laser-induced nanostructuring processes in liquids

  • Maximilian Spellauge,
  • David Redka,
  • Mianzhen Mo,
  • Changyong Song,
  • Heinz Paul Huber and
  • Anton Plech

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 968–1002, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.74

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  • . Ultrafast time-resolved probing approaches are key to revealing the transient states and pathways that govern material transformation in LSPC. Keywords: electron diffraction; laser processing in liquids; optical imaging; optical spectroscopy; pump–probe; single objects; time-resolved probing; X-ray
  • parameters, improving reproducibility, and tailoring material properties for specific applications. Ultrafast optical techniques such as transient absorption spectroscopy (TAS) [84][85][86][87] have been applied to investigate the influence of the liquid environment on the energy relaxation processes of
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Synthesis of biowaste-derived carbon-dot-mediated silver nanoparticles and the evaluation of electrochemical properties for supercapacitor electrodes

  • Navya Kumari Tenkayala,
  • Chandan Kumar Maity,
  • Md Moniruzzaman and
  • Subramani Devaraju

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 933–943, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.71

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  • using UV–vis spectroscopy. Supporting Information File 1, section S1 contains the details of the material characterization techniques. Results and Discussion Plant extract-mediated production of nanoparticles from noble metal precursors are well reported. In the present work, waste P. pinnata leaf
  • evidenced from the progressive color change of the solution as shown by surface plasmon resonance (SPR). Structural and morphological analysis The optical properties of PG-CDs and PG-CDs-AgNPs were studied using UV–visible spectroscopy and photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy. An absorption peak at 275 nm
  • PG-CDs exhibited intense blue fluorescence (inset in Figure 1a), indicating the successful formation and photoluminescent nature of CDs. The formation of PG-CDs-AgNPs in the nanoscale is established by UV–visible spectroscopy by the appearance of SPR peaks at 475 nm [26]. The gradual emergence of
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Published 24 Jun 2025

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

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  • graphite oxide to form rGO, the reduction of V2O5 to form VO2, and the formation of Fe2O3 from ferrocene. X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses confirm the formation of distinct metal oxides in the presence of rGO. Furthermore, the morphological analysis reveals the deposition of
  • the NCs. The Raman spectra of rGO and the related NCs were recorded through the “XploRA plus HORIBA” instrument with a laser excitation of 532 nm. Additionally, the surface analysis was performed using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy measurements (XPS, Thermofisher Scientific) functioning at 12 kV
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Published 20 Jun 2025

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

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  • merits of ion sources based on alkali metals. Also, Cs+ is a preferred species of ions over Ga+ for secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS) applications because Cs+ can induce higher secondary ion yields for several elements such as carbon (C), oxygen (O), and hydrogen [17][18][19], which provides higher
  • energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), lamellas for transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were prepared. Experimental The Ga+ FIB is a ThermoFisher Helios NanoLab 650 and uses a gas injection system (GIS). ZeroK NanoTech Corporation has created commercially available Cs+ FIB systems based on
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Published 16 Jun 2025

Heat-induced transformation of nickel-coated polycrystalline diamond film studied in situ by XPS and NEXAFS

  • Olga V. Sedelnikova,
  • Yuliya V. Fedoseeva,
  • Dmitriy V. Gorodetskiy,
  • Yuri N. Palyanov,
  • Elena V. Shlyakhova,
  • Eugene A. Maksimovskiy,
  • Anna A. Makarova,
  • Lyubov G. Bulusheva and
  • Aleksandr V. Okotrub

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 887–898, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.67

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  • thin nickel film deposited by thermal evaporation. The graphitization of diamond with and without a nickel coating as a result of high-vacuum annealing at a temperature of about 1100 °C was studied in situ using synchrotron-based X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and near-edge X-ray absorption
  • crystallites; however, the layer defectiveness increased in areas with fine-dispersed crystallites. According to NEXAFS and Raman spectroscopy data, the most ordered atomic structure of graphitic layers was obtained by annealing nickel-coated SCD. The angular dependence of NEXAFS C K-edge spectra of nickel
  • . Keywords: graphitization; near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy; nickel coating; polycrystalline diamond film; single-crystal diamond; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; Introduction Diamond and graphite, both composed entirely of carbon atoms, exhibit vastly different properties due to
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Published 12 Jun 2025

Ar+ implantation-induced tailoring of RF-sputtered ZnO films: structural, morphological, and optical properties

  • Manu Bura,
  • Divya Gupta,
  • Arun Kumar and
  • Sanjeev Aggarwal

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 872–886, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.66

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  • , defects, and interstitials are induced through the interaction between energetic ions and the host material, resulting in structural modification and thus alteration in lattice dynamics of the host material [10]. The implantation-induced disorder can be qualitatively examined using Raman spectroscopy
  • studied using field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) along with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). Cross-sectional images are also obtained to evaluate the thickness of ZnO film. The optical properties of pristine and implanted ZnO films are investigated using a Shimadzu UV–visible
  • fluence, which can be attributed to the fact that an enormous amount of energy is transferred to the lattice when the ion beam travels through the sample quickly, which generates dislocations. Raman spectroscopy Figure 4 reveals the Raman spectra of pristine and 30 keV argon-implanted ZnO films at various
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Published 11 Jun 2025

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

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  • light sources, such as synchrotrons and free-electron lasers, allow researchers to probe the structural, electronic, and dynamic properties of functional materials at an unprecedented level of detail. Techniques like X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray absorption spectroscopy, can reveal atomic
  • applications, examining the application of high-brilliance light sources on model systems such as supported thin films and epitaxial nanostructures. We review selected studies exploiting the high energy resolution and sensitivity of synchrotron radiation-based X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray
  • absorption spectroscopy to explain the factors influencing the material’s reducibility, with particular focus on dimensionality effects and on metal–oxide interaction, and the interaction with molecules. The potential of studies conducted under ambient pressure conditions is highlighted, and, finally, the
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Synchrotron X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy study of sodium adsorption on vertically arranged MoS2 layers coated with pyrolytic carbon

  • Alexander V. Okotrub,
  • Anastasiya D. Fedorenko,
  • Anna A. Makarova,
  • Veronica S. Sulyaeva,
  • Yuliya V. Fedoseeva and
  • Lyubov G. Bulusheva

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 847–859, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.64

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  • . In this work, to reveal the effect of carbon coating on the interaction of sodium with the MoS2 layers located vertically relative to the substrate, model experiments were carried out using synchrotron-radiation-induced X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Sodium vapor obtained by heating a sodium
  • surface correspond to Pt nanoparticles, the presence of which is confirmed by energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy (Supporting Information File 1, Figure S1). These nanoparticles have a uniform size and are densely distributed on the sample surface, in contrast to the polysulfide particles of
  • deposited on a SiO2/Si substrate using magnetron sputtering. Raman spectroscopy and SEM revealed the vertical orientation of the MoS2 layers relative to the substrate surface. According to XPS data, the surface of the MoS2 film is enriched with sulfur even after its annealing at 1073 K in hydrogen. PyC
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Facile one-step radio frequency magnetron sputtering of Ni/NiO on stainless steel for an efficient electrode for hydrogen evolution reaction

  • Ha Huu Do,
  • Khac Binh Nguyen,
  • Phuong N. Nguyen and
  • Hoai Phuong Pham

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 837–846, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.63

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  • is increased, determined by energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), as shown in Table 1. Ni/NiO/SS-5 displayed the lowest O content (4.69 wt %). In contrast, Ni/NiO/SS-20 showed the highest O content (22.69 wt %), attributed to the highest O2 flow rate in the sputtering process. Ni/NiO/SS-10
  • distribution of the primary elements (Ni, O) in the Ni/NiO/SS-10 sample. This outcome revealed that catalytic sites were also uniformly distributed on the electrode’s surface. Figure 5a exhibits the X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) survey of the Ni/NiO/SS-10 sample. It can be seen that Ni/NiO/SS gives Ni
  • spectroscopy (EIS) was carried out at a voltage of −200 mV to confirm the HER kinetics. Figure 6c shows the Nyquist plots of the various electrodes accompanied by an equivalent circuit (inset of Figure 6c). Ni/NiO/SS-10 has a charge transfer resistance (Rct) of 5.35 Ω, which is much smaller than that of SS
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Published 06 Jun 2025

Synthesis and magnetic transitions of rare-earth-free Fe–Mn–Ni–Si-based compositionally complex alloys at bulk and nanoscale

  • Shabbir Tahir,
  • Tatiana Smoliarova,
  • Carlos Doñate-Buendía,
  • Michael Farle,
  • Natalia Shkodich and
  • Bilal Gökce

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 823–836, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.62

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  • ground, polished, and analyzed by SEM (JEOL JSM-7600 F, Japan). The chemical composition was determined using energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) with an Oxford Inca spectrometer. The crystal structure of bulk CCAs was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) using a DRON-4–07 diffractometer with
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Supramolecular hydration structure of graphene-based hydrogels: density functional theory, green chemistry and interface application

  • Hon Nhien Le,
  • Duy Khanh Nguyen,
  • Minh Triet Dang,
  • Huyen Trinh Nguyen,
  • Thi Bang Tam Dao,
  • Trung Do Nguyen,
  • Chi Nhan Ha Thuc and
  • Van Hieu Le

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 806–822, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.61

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  • GO-SG-ZH powder. The graphene-based nanocomposites in hydrogel form and in powder form were comparatively characterized using moisture analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and aqueous dispersibility. Brush coating of graphene oxide–nanosilica–zinc
  • microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy were performed using a JSM-IT200 system (JEOL). Samples were coated with Pt before the SEM-EDS analysis. X-ray diffraction was performed on a D8 Advance instrument (Bruker). Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was characterized with a FT/IR-6600
  • instrument (Jasco). Ultraviolet–visible absorption spectroscopy (UV–vis) and light transmittance spectroscopy were recorded using a V-670 spectrophotometer (Jasco). Microscopic texture and imaging were observed by a stereo zoom microscope (Optika SZM). Agar diffusion assays were used for testing
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Morphology and properties of pyrite nanoparticles obtained by pulsed laser ablation in liquid and thin films for photodetection

  • Akshana Parameswaran Sreekala,
  • Bindu Krishnan,
  • Rene Fabian Cienfuegos Pelaes,
  • David Avellaneda Avellaneda,
  • Josué Amílcar Aguilar-Martínez and
  • Sadasivan Shaji

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 785–805, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.60

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  • microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy. The morphology of the NPs in different solvents varied from spherical, rice-like to rod-like particles which demonstrates the effect of the solvent on the morphology/composition of NPs
  • nanocolloid in this work. The optical properties of nanocolloids and their thin films were evaluated using UV–visible (UV–vis) spectroscopy. The nanoparticle characterization and surface morphology were studied using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the
  • SEM analysis of pyrite thin films was performed using a Hitachi Model SU 8020. The NPs were deposited on carbon-coated copper grids for TEM analysis and on silicon substrates for SEM analysis. Using monochromatic Al Kα radiation with an energy of 1486.68 eV, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS
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Changes of structural, magnetic and spectroscopic properties of microencapsulated iron sucrose nanoparticles in saline

  • Sabina Lewińska,
  • Pavlo Aleshkevych,
  • Roman Minikayev,
  • Anna Bajorek,
  • Mateusz Dulski,
  • Krystian Prusik,
  • Tomasz Wojciechowski and
  • Anna Ślawska-Waniewska

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 762–784, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.59

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  • AC) performed on the undissolved sample revealed the presence of a low temperature blocking process ( ≈ 10 K), and confirmed its superparamagnetic state between 70– 250 K. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Raman studies showed a varied composition of the undissolved sample in which organic
  • completely dissolved sample. Keywords: calcium alginate; dissolution; iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticles; magnetic properties; saline; spectroscopy; Introduction Hematinic are substances such as iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid that are essential in the production of blood [1]. Iron deficiency drugs, which
  • transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Composition studies using XRD, magnetic properties using dc and ac magnetometry, and extensive spectral analysis using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman, and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) were also performed. Considering that the AB-Fortis
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Thickness dependent oxidation in CrCl3: a scanning X-ray photoemission and Kelvin probe microscopies study

  • Shafaq Kazim,
  • Rahul Parmar,
  • Maryam Azizinia,
  • Matteo Amati,
  • Muhammad Rauf,
  • Andrea Di Cicco,
  • Seyed Javid Rezvani,
  • Dario Mastrippolito,
  • Luca Ottaviano,
  • Tomasz Klimczuk,
  • Luca Gregoratti and
  • Roberto Gunnella

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 749–761, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.58

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  • importance, limited experimental research has been conducted on the electronic structure of CrX3 [5][6]. According to previously published photoelectron spectroscopy results, CrX3 belongs to metal compounds in which the 3d states are very close to the Fermi level, significantly above the 3p/4p/5p states of
  • showed that oxygen adsorption on cleaved surfaces facilitates the formation of a stable structure with charge transfer signatures, as identified by high-resolution photoemission spectroscopy [8]. It remains unclear whether similar effects occur in exfoliated thin flakes. Like in other materials, the
  • effect) [19][20][21]. A well-known and suitable technique to investigate the electronic structure of surfaces is X-ray photoemission spectro-microscopy [22][6]; in order to obtain the necessary spatial resolution, the beam size must be reduced to tens of nanometers. The Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical
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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

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  • were characterized, and the TC adsorption efficiency of PGC was assessed using high-performance liquid chromatography–mass spectroscopy (HPLC-MS). Elemental analysis of PGC identified four key mechanisms governing its endothermic TC adsorption mechanism: surface complexation, electrostatic interactions
  • , ‒C=O, and ‒COOH), which confer a negative charge, enabling electrostatic interactions (Figure 6b). FTIR spectroscopy (Figure 2g) confirms the presence of these oxygen-containing functional groups on PGC, supporting this explanation. Thus, electrostatic attraction between the positively charged TC–N
  • ‒desorption isotherms at 77.3 K under controlled pressure conditions. Before analysis, the sample was degassed at 150 °C for 2 h and 30 min under an N2 atmosphere. High-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy (HPLC–MS/MS) The HPLC-MS/MS system consisted of an AB Sciex 4000 QTRAP mass spectrometer
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Published 27 May 2025

Efficiency of single-pulse laser fragmentation of organic nutraceutical dispersions in a circular jet flow-through reactor

  • Tina Friedenauer,
  • Maximilian Spellauge,
  • Alexander Sommereyns,
  • Verena Labenski,
  • Tuba Esatbeyoglu,
  • Christoph Rehbock,
  • Heinz P. Huber and
  • Stephan Barcikowski

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 711–727, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.55

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  • yield of submicrometer particles and nanoparticles was quantified using UV–vis extinction spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and analytical centrifugation, while high-performance liquid chromatography determined degradation. We found improved fragmentation efficiency at lower mass
  • chemical degradation [29]. Other purely organic materials, such as vitamin C and capsaicin (an alkaloid in chili), were also fragmented using a femtosecond laser with a wavelength of 800 nm, and the yield was determined based on an increase in extinction using UV–vis extinction spectroscopy. It was shown
  • enhancement in the colloidally stable supernatants of particle dispersions after sedimentation of the colloidally unstable, unfragmented MP educts, determined by UV–vis extinction spectroscopy, which is proportional to the amount of SMPs and NPs [2][22][49]. This extinction enhancement from the unirradiated
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Published 26 May 2025

Nanostructured materials characterized by scanning photoelectron spectromicroscopy

  • Matteo Amati,
  • Alexey S. Shkvarin,
  • Alexander I. Merentsov,
  • Alexander N. Titov,
  • María Taeño,
  • David Maestre,
  • Sarah R. McKibbin,
  • Zygmunt Milosz,
  • Ana Cremades,
  • Rainer Timm and
  • Luca Gregoratti

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 700–710, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.54

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  • , environmental reliability, and operando capabilities. Scanning photoelectron spectromicroscopy (SPEM) is one of the characterization tools that combine high spectral resolution X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy with submicron spatial resolution. In particular, the SPEM equipment hosted at the ESCA microscopy
  • enhanced sensitivities are examples of capabilities that modern techniques of characterization in nanotechnology must possess. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is still one of the fundamental tools for chemical and electronic characterization of surfaces and subsurface layers. In the last three to
  • several improvements have been developed at synchrotron light facilities where unique properties of X-ray radiation can be found. Scanning photoelectron microscopy (SPEM) combines XPS analysis with lateral resolution; chemical imaging as well as XPS spectroscopy at nanoscale sized areas can be performed
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Published 23 May 2025

High-temperature epitaxial growth of tantalum nitride thin films on MgO: structural evolution and potential for SQUID applications

  • Michelle Cedillo Rosillo,
  • Oscar Contreras López,
  • Jesús Antonio Díaz,
  • Agustín Conde Gallardo and
  • Harvi A. Castillo Cuero

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 690–699, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.53

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  • using pulsed laser deposition (PLD). This research investigates the influence of varying deposition parameters, including substrate temperature and ambient gas composition, on the structural, morphological, and superconducting properties of the films. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction
  • nitrogen pressure between 10 and 90 mTorr. The experiment was performed in a laser ablation system “RIBER LDM 32”. It consists of three stainless steel ultrahigh-vacuum (UHV) chambers for sample introduction, PLD deposition, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis, isolated by UHV gate valves
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