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

• domain between a continuum domain and a particle domain. In practice, this means that the FE and MD domains share matching deformations at their boundary (no jump in displacements), and the forces/stresses transmitted across the interface are balanced (no net traction mismatch) [44][45][46][47]. The

• step, ΔtMD, the number of MD steps per iteration, nMD, and the number of iterations per load step, niter: Using this time and the imposed strain per load step εls, the pull-off velocity is set as In our previous work [46][47][48][49][50] on bulk polymer models, we found that prescribing a displacement

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

• probes with surfaces [40]. Mastai and coworkers have used ESR spectroscopy to probe the chirality of crystals [41]. Our group used ESR to investigate the rotational dynamics of paramagnetic spin probes in functionalized, mesoporous organosilica materials [42][43][44][45][46]. Using 3-carboxypropyl (3CP

• also discussed in several of our past papers [42][43][44][45][46]. Exemplarily, Figure 3 shows the behavior in an achiral silica aerogel. Because of the large pore size, the spin probe behaves almost like in a free solution. The spectra recorded at T = 273 K are characteristic of a freely rotating 3CP

• from cw-ESR, and special spin-echo measurements are necessary, as we reported in [46]. However, the polarity of the environment of a nitroxide spin probe such as 3CP influences the spatial distribution of the electron in the N–O bond and, therefore, the hyperfine coupling with the 15N nucleus [68][69

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

• evaporation within the core, as also reported by Ricaurte et al. (2022) [46]. Air relative humidity was additionally found to influence solvent evaporation and the formation of uniform HA fibers. Similar to the observations reported by Yao et al. (2013), a stable process without interruptions was only

The cement of the tube-dwelling polychaete Sabellaria alveolata: a complex composite adhesive material

• Emilie Duthoo,
• Aurélie Lambert,
• Pierre Becker,
• Carla Pugliese,
• Jean-Marc Baele,
• Arnaud Delfairière,
• Matthew J. Harrington and
• Patrick Flammang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1998–2014, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.138

• been shown that FAM20C kinases are involved in a wide range of biological processes and that they generate the majority of the secreted phosphoproteome in humans, suggesting several roles for these enzymes in honeycomb worms [46]. Additional in situ hybridization experiments to localize FAM20C kinases

Laser ablation in liquids for shape-tailored synthesis of nanomaterials: status and challenges

• Natalie Tarasenka

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1963–1997, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.137

• number of studies. In [46], ZnO and Zn(OH)2 of different sizes and morphologies were formed by laser ablation in a liquid environment of different temperatures (50, 70, and 90 °C). The temperature increase enhances the interactions of a liquid with the formed NPs, thus promoting their surface

Quantum circuits with SINIS structures

• Mikhail Tarasov,
• Mikhail Fominskii,
• Aleksandra Gunbina,
• Artem Krasilnikov,
• Maria Mansfeld,
• Dmitrii Kukushkin,
• Andrei Maruhno,
• Valeria Ievleva,
• Mikhail Strelkov,
• Daniil Zhogov,
• Konstantin Arutyunov,
• Vyacheslav Vdovin,
• Vladislav Stolyarov and
• Valerian Edelman

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1931–1941, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.134

• a physical temperature of 0.26 K. The array structure was mounted in back-to-back horn matching structure with an optimum for 95 GHz and corresponding quasi-optical band-pass filters (Figure 9). I–V curves and dynamic resistances are presented in Figure 10a. The resistance ratio is 46, which

PEGylated lipids in lipid nanoparticle delivery dynamics and therapeutic innovation

• Peiyang Gao

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1914–1930, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.133

• characterization and biological performance of LNPs were evaluated. These LNPs were able to maintain comparable sizes in the range of 46 to 58 nm. To further assess the impact of increased PEG density on protein adsorption, ApoE association to LNPs was quantified in vitro using fluorescence-labeled ApoE and size

• moieties through functionalized PEG lipids can overcome tumor heterogeneity and enhance cell uptake [42][45]. DBCO-azide click chemistry was used to develop PD-L1-targeted LNPs (Pep-LNPs) for tumor-selective mRNA delivery [46][47]. The functionalized PEG lipid DSPE-PEG2K-DBCO was conjugated with

Targeting the vector of arboviruses Aedes aegypti with nanoemulsions based on essential oils: a review with focus on larvicidal and repellent properties

• Laryssa Ferreira do Nascimento Silva,
• Douglas Dourado,
• Thayse Silva Medeiros,
• Mariana Alice Gonzaga Gabú,
• Maria Cecilia Queiroga dos Santos,
• Daiane Rodrigues dos Santos,
• Mylena Lemos dos Santos,
• Gabriel Bezerra Faierstein,
• Rosângela Maria Rodrigues Barbosa and
• Fabio Rocha Formiga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1894–1913, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.132

• environmental factors such as temperature, nutrient availability, water quality, and ecological interactions. Higher temperatures accelerate growth, while food scarcity and competition can prolong this phase [46][47][48]. The life cycle of Ae. aegypti (Figure 1) begins with the deposition of eggs by adult

Programmable soliton dynamics in all-Josephson-junction logic cells and networks

• Vsevolod I. Ruzhickiy,
• Anastasia A. Maksimovskaya,
• Sergey V. Bakurskiy,
• Andrey E. Schegolev,
• Maxim V. Tereshonok,
• Mikhail Yu. Kupriyanov,
• Nikolay V. Klenov and
• Igor I. Soloviev

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1883–1893, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.131

• synapses [46]). The ability of a living being to solve certain tasks depends precisely on the number of interneuronal connections. In their attempts to implement such complex systems in hardware, engineers and scientists inevitably face the problem of interconnects and the implementation of a huge number

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

• [45][46]. Besides silver, zinc, copper, and nickel, other metals have been used to a lesser extent. The significant representation of ZnO-NPs, known for their biocompatibility, UV-blocking capacity, and antibacterial efficacy, aligns with their growing use in restorative and preventive dentistry

• , including cements, sealants, and mouthwashes [8][45]. CuNPs and nickel oxide nanoparticles, though less frequent, are also gaining attention for their antimicrobial activity, despite some concerns regarding cytotoxicity [46][47]. The presence AuNPs and titanium dioxide nanoparticles highlights an interest

Phytol-loaded soybean oil nanoemulsion as a promising alternative against Leishmania amazonensis

• Victória Louise Pinto Freire,
• Mariana Farias Alves-Silva,
• Johny W. de Freitas Oliveira,
• Matheus de Freitas Fernandes-Pedrosa,
• Alianda Maira Cornélio,
• Marcelo de Souza-Silva,
• Thayse Silva Medeiros and
• Arnóbio Antônio da Silva Junior

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1826–1836, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.126

• [46]. Therefore, the metabolic activity of the fibroblast-like 3T3 cell line was assessed following treatment with the NEs to predict their cytocompatibility and, consequently, their safety. Similarly, promastigote forms of Leishmania amazonensis were subjected to the same treatments and conditions to

Further insights into the thermodynamics of linear carbon chains for temperatures ranging from 13 to 300 K

• Alexandre Rocha Paschoal,
• Thiago Alves de Moura,
• Juan S. Rodríguez-Hernández,
• Carlos William de Araujo Paschoal,
• Yoong Ahm Kim,
• Morinobu Endo and
• Paulo T. Araujo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1818–1825, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.125

• the largest mechanical resistances among materials (including other carbon allotropic versions like graphene or nanotubes) [29][43][44][45][46][47][48][49], in addition to presenting unique conductive properties that place them ahead as ideal candidates for future developments in nanoelectronics [43

• ][44][45][46][47][48][49]. Moreover, due to its simplicity, LCC are like textbook problems in which many simple, but powerful, theories can be tested [29][30][31]. Until recently, many challenging questions regarding LCC stability have been raised [39][50][51][52][53]. Most of these questions regard

• approximation does not impair the analysis and conclusions of this paper. Finally, for the sake of clarity, Figure 2 shows results for representative LCC, while the full set of LCC is shown in Supporting Information File 1, Figure S2. In total, four LCC with N = 38, 42, 46, and 50 (γP = 0.63, 0.66, 0.74, and

Advances of aptamers in esophageal cancer diagnosis, treatment and drug delivery

• Yang Fei,
• Hui Xu,
• Chunwei Zhang,
• Jingjing Wang and
• Yong Jin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1734–1750, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.121

• a single biometric element to directly analyze biomarkers [45][46], while dual-system biosensors combine two antibodies and/or aptamers [47] into a better composite material to improve the specificity and sensitivity of the sensor. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a gold nanoparticle aptasensor

Multifunctional anionic nanoemulsion with linseed oil and lecithin: a preliminary approach for dry eye disease

• Niédja Fittipaldi Vasconcelos,
• Almerinda Agrelli,
• Rayane Cristine Santos da Silva,
• Carina Lucena Mendes-Marques,
• Isabel Renata de Souza Arruda,
• Priscilla Stela Santana de Oliveira,
• Mércia Liane de Oliveira and
• Giovanna Machado

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1711–1733, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.120

• fatty acids, whether they are saturated or unsaturated [45][46]. Lecithins rich in unsaturated fatty acids (especially those with cis-double bonds, which create molecular kinks) tend to form micellar or disordered colloidal structures because these conformational kinks hinder tight molecular packing

Beyond the bilayer: multilayered hygroscopic actuation in pine cone scales

• Kim Ulrich,
• Max David Mylo,
• Tom Masselter,
• Fabian Scheckenbach,
• Sophia Fischerbauer,
• Martin Nopens,
• Silja Flenner,
• Imke Greving,
• Linnea Hesse and
• Thomas Speck

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1695–1710, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.119

• radial shrinkage is highest for the sclerenchyma fibers and lowest for the sclereids, which can be explained by the microfibril angle. The angle of the microfibrils can not only limit cell expansion along its longitudinal direction, but also constrict radial shrinkage like a belt [46][47]. Since the

Ambient pressure XPS at MAX IV

• Mattia Scardamaglia,
• Ulrike Küst,
• Alexander Klyushin,
• Rosemary Jones,
• Jan Knudsen,
• Robert Temperton,
• Andrey Shavorskiy and
• Esko Kokkonen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1677–1694, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.118

• , even on topologically complex surfaces, making it essential for the fabrication of next-generation devices [46][47][48]. In the semiconductor industry, ALD enables the creation of nanoscale transistors and high-k dielectric materials, essential for shrinking transistor dimensions and enhancing

Prospects of nanotechnology and natural products for cancer and immunotherapy

• Jan Filipe Andrade Santos,
• Marcela Bernardes Brasileiro,
• Pamela Danielle Cavalcante Barreto,
• Ligiane Aranha Rocha and
• José Adão Carvalho Nascimento Júnior

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1644–1667, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.116

• modulate immune checkpoints, such as curcumin seen in patents CN111202719 and US240447339, and terpenoids with direct anticancer activity, such as paclitaxel, observed in patent CN111202719 [46][47][48][49][50]. Moreover, natural products play a promising role in cancer treatment and immunotherapy. Their

Venom-loaded cationic-functionalized poly(lactic acid) nanoparticles for serum production against Tityus serrulatus scorpion

• Philippe de Castro Mesquita,
• Karla Samara Rocha Soares,
• Manoela Torres-Rêgo,
• Emanuell dos Santos-Silva,
• Mariana Farias Alves-Silva,
• Alianda Maira Cornélio,
• Matheus de Freitas Fernandes-Pedrosa and
• Arnóbio Antônio da Silva-Júnior

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1633–1643, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.115

• desiccator for 24 h. The images were obtained with a silicon tip, operating in the attractive region of a cantilever in non-contact mode. For the FEGSEM analyzes, a drop of dispersion was placed in a microscope slide with carbon tapes and dried under a desiccator for 24 h [46]. Protein-loading efficiency The

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

• leading to mass mortality. Such interactions amplify the ecological consequences of MPs in the environment. Consequently, the ingestion of MPs embedded with contaminants can contribute to the transfer of toxic substances across terrestrial and aquatic food webs [46]. In freshwater ecosystems, MPs can

Bioinspired polypropylene-based functionally graded materials and metamaterials modeling the mistletoe–host interface

• Lina M. Rojas González,
• Naeim Ghavidelnia,
• Christoph Eberl and
• Max D. Mylo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1592–1606, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.113

• ], as well as graded porosities [16][46][47], but are mostly not capable of achieving a continuous material gradient. Such a continuous gradient affects the global and local mechanical properties of the sample and prevents the risk of delamination along the interface compared to abrupt material

Few-photon microwave fields for superconducting transmon-based qudit control

• Irina A. Solovykh,
• Andrey V. Pashchenko,
• Natalya A. Maleeva,
• Nikolay V. Klenov,
• Olga V. Tikhonova and
• Igor I. Soloviev

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1580–1591, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.112

• of the transmon excitation. Figure 2 shows 2D distributions characterizing the time dynamics of the population of different transmon states in the case of strong and weak nonlinearity in the system. Here we see Rabi-like oscillations [46][47][48] between different transmon states, and the amplitude

Transient electronics for sustainability: Emerging technologies and future directions

• Jae-Young Bae,
• Myung-Kyun Choi and
• Seung-Kyun Kang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1545–1556, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.109

• has prompted further exploration of chemically analogous materials, such as germanium [45][46], silicon–germanium alloys [45], amorphous semiconductors [45], indium–gallium–zinc oxide (IGZO) [47], and metal oxides such as zinc oxide [48], for their potential as bioresorbable semiconductors. These

Influence of laser beam profile on morphology and optical properties of silicon nanoparticles formed by laser ablation in liquid

• Natalie Tarasenka,
• Vladislav Kornev,
• Alena Nevar and
• Nikolai Tarasenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1533–1544, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.108

• photogenerated holes with electrons from the oxide-related defects on the surface of silicon nanoparticles [44][46]. The characteristic PL intensities are different for Si NPs prepared by laser ablation with different beam profiles, which can indicate variations among the generated defects during the formation

Dendrimer-modified carbon nanotubes for the removal and recovery of heavy metal ions from water

• Thao Quynh Ngan Tran,
• Huu Trung Nguyen,
• Subodh Kumar and
• Xuan Thang Cao

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1522–1532, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.107

• chelation of divalent ions at later stages. In fact, chelation mechanism has been reported in previous studies including PAMAM-functionalized carbon materials [46][47][48]. Moreover, the kinetic study for the adsorption of Pb2+ and Cd2+ metal ions by dendrimerized CNTs-G5 was evaluated using two kinetic

Cross-reactivities in conjugation reactions involving iron oxide nanoparticles

• Shoronia N. Cross,
• Katalin V. Korpany,
• Hanine Zakaria and
• Amy Szuchmacher Blum

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1504–1521, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.106

• surface chemistries, these considerations are especially important. The reactivity of the iron oxide surface itself is often neglected, but it should be noted that the use of thiols [43][44][45][46] and amines [47][48] as anchoring groups for IONP ligands has been reported in the literature, so it is