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

• (CNPEM), Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil Drug Theoretics and Cheminformatics (DTC) Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, India Division of Physical Sciences and Applications, Hellenic Military Academy, Vari 16672, Greece 10.3762/bjnano.17.28 Keywords

Biomimetic nanoparticles in cancer photodynamic therapy: a review of targeted delivery systems and therapeutic outcomes

• Valentina I. Gorbacheva,
• Alexey S. Grabovoy,
• Polina S. Marukhina,
• Anastasiia O. Syrocheva and
• Ekaterina P. Kolesova

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 396–422, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.27

• Valentina I. Gorbacheva Alexey S. Grabovoy Polina S. Marukhina Anastasiia O. Syrocheva Ekaterina P. Kolesova Sirius University of Science and Technology, 1 Olympic Avenue, Sirius, Krasnodar Region, 354340, Russia 10.3762/bjnano.17.27 Abstract Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive

Eco-efficient materials for agricultural crops based on a mineral rich in MOR- and HEU-type zeolites

• Esperanza Yamile de la Nuez-Pantoja,
• Inocente Rodríguez-Iznaga,
• Gerardo Rodríguez-Fuentes,
• Vitalii Petranovskii,
• Ariel Martínez García,
• José Juan Calvino Gámez and
• Daniel Goma Jiménez

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 381–395, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.26

• Materials Science and Technology (IMRE) – University of Havana for the characterization of the samples.

Polycatecholamine nanocoatings on stainless steel: the effect on attachment of human fibroblasts and platelets

• Paulina Trzaskowska,
• Ewa Rybak,
• Maciej Trzaskowski,
• Kamil Kopeć,
• Jakub Krzemiński,
• Rafał Podgórski,
• Hatice Genc,
• Mehtap Civelek and
• Iwona Cicha

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 365–380, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.25

• Paulina Trzaskowska Ewa Rybak Maciej Trzaskowski Kamil Kopec Jakub Krzeminski Rafal Podgorski Hatice Genc Mehtap Civelek Iwona Cicha Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, Poleczki 19, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland Faculty of Chemical and Process

• Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Warynskiego 1, 00-645 Warsaw, Poland Section of Experimental Oncology and Nanomedicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Glueckstraße 10a, 91054 Erlangen, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.17.25 Abstract Polydopamine

• methods and results. Acknowledgements The Graphical Abstract was created in BioRender. Trzaskowska, P. (2026) https://BioRender.com/e4r25zd This content is not subject to CC BY 4.0. Funding This study was funded by POB Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering of Warsaw University of Technology within the

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

• resistivity, especially metals, which, when applied in antennas, guarantee good radiation of electromagnetic (EM) waves into free space. Applications of wireless technology are constantly expanding regarding short-range connections, like wireless local area networks and Bluetooth, and wide-area coverage, like

Beam shaping techniques for pulsed laser ablation in liquids: Unlocking tunable control of nanoparticle synthesis in liquids

• Sergio Molina-Prados,
• Nadezhda M. Bulgakova,
• Alexander V. Bulgakov,
• Jesus Lancis,
• Gladys Mínguez Vega and
• Carlos Doñate-Buendia

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 309–342, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.22

• -hat, doughnut-shaped, or multiple beams using optical elements, including cutting-edge technology such as metamaterials or refractive, reflective, or diffractive elements [96][97]. Beam shaping can be accomplished through a variety of advanced optical technologies, applied either individually or in

• optics can generate complex and exotic light structures that go beyond simple focusing, allowing for custom-shaped intensity distributions at the target. This technology permits the creation of arbitrary beam shapes, enabling more intricate control of the laser interaction with the material, which is

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

• the fabricated device and preserving the intrinsic material properties [35][36]. For semiconductors, the method allows for precise control over oxide thickness, critical for applications in microelectronics and sensor technology. Oxide thickness can be precisely controlled, enabling the formation of

Multilayered hyperbolic Au/TiO₂ nanostructures for enhancing the nonlinear response around the epsilon-near-zero point

• Fernando Arturo Araiza-Sixtos,
• Mauricio Gomez-Robles,
• Rafael Salas-Montiel and
• Raúl Rangel-Rojo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 251–261, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.17

• , Université de Technologie de Troyes, 10004 Troyes, France EUT+ Institute of Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies-EUTINN, European University of Technology, European Union 10.3762/bjnano.17.17 Abstract In this work, we present the design, fabrication, and study of the optical properties of multilayered metal

• only of the input irradiance, will remain constant. We fabricated the ENZ materials at the nano’mat platform, University of Technology at Troyes, France. Using a Plassys MEB400 evaporator, we deposited TiO2 and Au layers on glass substrates without breaking vacuum. TiO2 layers were evaporated via

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

• inspiration from biological solutions for technology [3]. By studying multiscale structures and mechanisms in biological systems, biomimetics enables the translation of the fundamental principles into technological solutions for practical uses. In this context, bioinspired nanotechnology plays a vital role in

• application-driven side (“technology pull”) of bioinspired engineering, two studies demonstrated approaches based on technical advances informed by biological systems. Material structure and properties of biological systems are often considered a source of inspiration for construction of durable engineered

• were mechanically characterized, and the derived principles were transferred to metamaterials that present promising advances for programmable local strain and failure behavior. A strength of such a technology-pull approach for problem solving is that principles extracted from different biological

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

• Research Infrastructures, supported by Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science was used in this investigation. Funding The experimental work was supported by the Institute of Information & Communications Technology Planning & Evaluation (IITP) grant funded by the Korea government (MSIT) (No. 2019-0

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

• normal cells [69]. Wang et al. developed a pH/hypoxia synergistic nanocarrier technology, which, with the aid of azo and sulfamide-based zwitterions, achieved targeted medication release and deep tumour penetration [70]. Miao et al. designed a pH/reduction-sensitive, charge-reversal PMAABACy/CS/CS-DMMA

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

• Dushko Shalabalija Ljubica Mihailova Nikola Geskovski Andreas Zimmer Otmar Geiss Sabrina Gioria Diletta Scaccabarozzi Marija Glavas Dodov Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Pharmacy, Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology, Mother Theresa 47, 1000 Skopje, N. Macedonia

• University of Graz, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, Universitatplatz 1/EG, A-8010, Graz, Austria European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra, Italy 10.3762/bjnano.17.9 Abstract In contemporary research, there is a clear emphasis on

• (Wyatt Technology Europe GmbH, Dernbach, Germany) and an Agilent 1260 Infinity high-performance liquid chromatograph (Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, USA) equipped with a degasser (G1322A), an isocratic pump (G1310B), an autosampler (G1329B), and a multiple-wavelength detector (MWD, G1365C) set at 230

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

• Physics and Technology, 9 Institutskiy per., Dolgoprudny, Moscow Region, 141701, Russia Russian Quantum Center, 30 Bolshoy Boulevard, bld. 1, Moscow, 121205, Russia HSE University, 20 Myasnitskaya str., Moscow, 101000, Russia Faculty of Computational Mathematics and Cybernetics, Moscow State University, 1

• technology. Here, we present a thorough study and verification of this program in relation to adiabatic neurons, which are extremely sensitive to variations of inductive parameters. Good agreement of experimental and extracted inductances confirms the high potential of the 3D-MLSI software package for the

• design of superconducting electronics components. Keywords: adiabatic superconductor cells; inductance extraction; Josephson interferometers; multilayer niobium technology; superconductivity; Introduction This article is devoted to one of the issues related to the design of adiabatic superconducting

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

• São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil Federal University of Ceará, Center of Technology, Department of Chemical Engineering, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 10.3762/bjnano.17.7 Abstract 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is the first-line drug for the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC), which is considered the

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

• Vyacheslav D. Neverov Alexander V. Kalashnikov Andrey V. Krasavin Alexei Vagov Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 141700 Dolgoprudny, Russian Federation HSE University, Moscow 101000, Russian Federation National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow 115409, Russian Federation 10.3762

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

• , Poland AGH University of Krakow, al. Adama Mickiewicza 30, 30-059, Krakow, Poland Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, ul. Waryńskiego 1, 00-645, Warsaw, Poland Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, ul. Noakowskiego 3, 00-664, Warsaw, Poland SiC

• [32]. This makes the production process longer and more expensive. In this work, we provide an insight into the chemical, structural, electric, and electrochemical properties of rGO paper influenced by various thermal reduction processes. The presented results contribute to optimizing the technology

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

• Tairzhan Karabassov Irina V. Bobkova Pavel M. Marychev Vasiliy S. Stolyarov Vyacheslav M. Silkin Andrey S. Vasenko HSE University, 101000 Moscow, Russia Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Dolgoprudny, Moscow 141700, Russia Dukhov Research Institute of Automatics (VNIIA), 127055 Moscow

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

• , Ensenada 22860, México ICFO-Institut de Ciencies Fotoniques, The Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology, Av. Carl Friedrich Gauss, 3, 08860 Castelldefels, Spain Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología (CNyN), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Km 107 Carretera Tijuana-Ensenada, Pedregal

• chamber was used to house the capillary tube. The chamber featured a temperature-controlled water recirculation system consisting of a peristaltic pump (KF Technology, NE-9000), a solution heater (Warner Instruments, Hamden), and a temperature controller (Warner Instruments, TC-324C). This setup enabled

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

• Fedor V. Khan Lyudmila V. Filippenko Andrey B. Ermakov Mikhail Yu. Fominsky Valery P. Koshelets Kotel’nikov Institute of Radio Engineering and Electronics of RAS, 11/7 Mokhovaya st., Moscow, 125009, Russian Federation Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 9 Institutskiy per., Dolgoprudny

• ]. Currently, Josephson junctions (JJ) are mostly fabricated using Nb–Al/AlOx–Nb or Nb–Al/AlN–NbN technologies [19][20]. A number of attempts were made to establish the technology for the fabrication of Nb-based technologies, such as NbTiN–Al/AlN–NbTiN [21], NbN–AlN–NbN [22], NbN–TaN–NbN [23], NbN–MgO–NbN [24

• fabrication technology of the samples. In the second we describe the measurement setup and methodology. After that we present the results of the measurements with the calculations and simulation. Finally, we discuss the feasibility of the LO based on JJ arrays of the proposed topology. Experimental Samples

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

• Munisa A. Tomayeva Vyacheslav D. Neverov Andrey V. Krasavin Alexei Vagov Mihail D. Croitoru National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow 115409, Russian Federation HSE University, Moscow 101000, Russian Federation Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 141700 Dolgoprudny, Russian

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

Electromagnetic study of a split-ring resonator metamaterial with cold-electron bolometers

• Ekaterina A. Matrozova,
• Alexander V. Chiginev,
• Leonid S. Revin and
• Andrey L. Pankratov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2199–2206, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.152

• broadband antenna solutions such as the log-periodic [23][24][25] or spiral antennas [26][27]. These antennas are indeed a well-established technology, providing wideband frequency response and high detection/radiation efficiency. However, their widespread use is subject to a fundamental limitation: The

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

• Santosh K. Tiwari Nannan Wang Centre for New Materials and Surface Engineering, Department of Chemistry, NMAM Institute of Technology (NMAMIT), Nitte (Deemed to be University), Nitte 574110, Karnataka, India State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite

• technology to catch up with his ideas, his foresight catalyzed a profound shift in the way scientists approached the material world. What was once philosophical became increasingly feasible and eventually tangible. Since then, various aspects of nanoscience and nanotechnology have evolved, ranging from the

• almost every domain of science and technology [8]. Its exceptional thermo-mechanical properties are ideal for critical sectors such as aerospace, medicine, space exploration, textiles, construction, and materials capable of operating from cryogenic temperatures up to beyond 2000 °C [8][9]. Similarly

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

• them are new electrochemical technologies, membrane separation technologies, microbial technologies, and AOPs. The efficiency, mechanism, strengths, weaknesses, and applications of each technology are utilized to assess each technology. These technologies are indicative of the multidimensional

• bioelectrochemical technology is a significant shift towards more precise and responsive MP management systems. 5.2 Potential for bioremediation in cold environments Psychrophiles, or coldness-adapted microbes, are essential for bioremediation under the adverse conditions of high-altitude Himalayan lakes. These

• . According to Goh et al., these results are especially important for expanding MP remediation technology to industrial applications [43]. Tables 4–6 presents a comprehensive comparison of various nanomaterials explored for MP remediation, detailing their synthesis methods, target pollutants, removal

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

• spectra for 0.0 and 0.8 V applied biases for all investigated junctions. Acknowledgements The computation was carried out using the computer resource offered under the category of General Projects by Research Institute for Information Technology, Kyushu University. Some of the calculations in this study

• were performed using the computer facilities at the Institute for Solid State Physics, University of Tokyo. Funding T. F. is grateful to JSPS KAKENHI Grant Numbers 24K17503. Also, we express our gratitude to Tateisi Science and Technology Foundation Grant Number KH-018, and Sumitomo Foundation