Durable antimicrobial activity of fabrics functionalized with zeolite ion-exchanged nanomaterials against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli

• Perla Sánchez-López,
• Kendra Ramirez Acosta,
• Sergio Fuentes Moyado,
• Ruben Dario Cadena-Nava and
• Elena Smolentseva

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 262–274, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.18

• nanotechnology has expanded into different areas of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine, over the past few decades [1][2]. Recently, nanoparticles (NPs), nanomaterials, and nanocomposites have been applied in various fields, including medicine and biotechnology, to reduce the recurrence

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

• development of highly efficient catalysts is of constant interest for advancements in organic chemistry, particularly in oxidation, hydrogenation, and coupling reactions. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have emerged as exceptionally effective catalysts for facilitating these types of reactions [3][4]. The unique

• environments, their tunable surface area and surface chemistry, and electrical conductivity [18][19]. To deposit metal NPs onto a carbon support, procedures such as adsorption or reduction–deposition (RD), co-precipitation, impregnation, and deposition precipitation (DP) are commonly employed [6][19]. Carbon

• of the oxidative dehydrogenation of N-alkyl-4-piperidones to N-alkyl-2,3-dihydropyridin-4(1H)-ones. The relevance of this reaction lies in the fact that the product N-methyl-2,3-dihydropyridin-4(1H)-one is a valuable intermediate in medicinal chemistry. Its derivatives have demonstrated significant

Time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry imaging of contaminant species in chemical vapour deposited graphene on copper

• Barry Brennan,
• Vlad-Petru Veigang-Radulescu,
• Philipp Braeuninger-Weimer,
• Stephan Hofmann and
• Andrew J. Pollard

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 200–213, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.13

• Cambridge, Cambridge CB3 0FA, United Kingdom 10.3762/bjnano.17.13 Abstract Time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) was used to probe the chemistry of graphene grown on copper foil substrates by chemical vapour deposition (CVD) under various growth conditions. The surface sensitivity, mass

• significantly present, a white signal is observed. Images from various locations on the samples were acquired to confirm the nature of the graphene coverage and variations in surface chemistry observed, with representative images shown in the figures. Measurements were acquired from samples that had been

• − signal (red) in certain regions have a variation in the surface chemistry not necessarily related to graphene. Interestingly, there is a C2− signal observed relatively uniformly across the surface of the EP sample in Figure 1c, despite the low nucleation density of graphene on this surface. This is

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

• Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, 218 Gajeong-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34129, Republic of Korea 10.3762/bjnano.17.12 Abstract Poly[1-[4-(3-carboxy-4-hydroxyphenylazo)benzenesulfonamido

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

• and sustainability considerations into nanomaterial development. Need for harmonized testing protocols Establishing standardized and reproducible methodologies for characterizing nanomaterial properties – such as size distribution, surface chemistry, and toxicity profiles – is essential. A unified

• information. QSAR models, for instance, rely on known correlations between specific nanomaterial properties – such as size, shape, and surface chemistry – and various toxicity endpoints. By identifying hazardous materials well before synthesis, QSAR-based screening saves resources, decreases late-stage

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

• organogel, composed of poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB), ethyl lactate (EL), and deferoxamine B (DFO), for the simultaneous removal of iron corrosion and aged acrylic coatings from historical metal artefacts. This gel is made of bio-based, biodegradable, and low-toxicity materials, aligned with Green Chemistry

• , by using lime-based mortars due to their compatibility with historical materials [26]. In those years, reference books were published for conservators, offering detailed descriptions of materials and methods used in the protection and preservation of paintings [27], and, in general, of the chemistry

• and buildings, as well as marble statues both in outdoor and indoor environments). Many approaches are used to solve several issues arising from their intrinsic properties such as porosity, which may cause fungal or bacterial fouling [58], and surface chemistry and the affinity to water and humidity

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

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

• and particle retention [57]. Figure 5b–d shows the fluorescence emission throughout the intestinal structure post-ingestion, indicating UCNP accumulation within the lumen. This localization is strongly influenced by surface chemistry. The anionic character of our DOPS-rich lipid coating likely leads

• to the luminal environment rather than intracellular regions, indicating that surface chemistry governs not only nanoparticle uptake but also the spatial interpretation of the thermal maps. This distinction is crucial, as it means our thermal maps report on the temperature within the digestive tract

Visualizing nanostructures in supramolecular hydrogels: a correlative study using confocal and cryogenic scanning electron microscopy

• Shaun M. Smith,
• Ferdinando Malagreca,
• Jacqueline Hicks,
• Giuseppe Mantovani,
• David B. Amabilino,
• Christopher Parmenter and
• Lluïsa Pérez-García

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2274–2284, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.156

• Shaun M. Smith Ferdinando Malagreca Jacqueline Hicks Giuseppe Mantovani David B. Amabilino Christopher Parmenter Lluisa Perez-Garcia School of Chemistry, GSK Carbon Neutral Laboratories for Sustainable Chemistry, University of Nottingham, Triumph Road, NG7 2TU, United Kingdom Nanoscale and

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

• Tian Qiao Ming Lee Tang Department of Chemistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, United States current address: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154-4003, United States 10.3762/bjnano.16.154 Abstract

• to use pure metallic cPNSs to enhance the interaction between cPNSs and CPL. 2.3 Metallic chiral nanostructures created with CPL The light-mediated synthesis of Ag and Au NCs highlights the complexity in harnessing photoexcited hot carriers for photoredox chemistry [93][94][95][96][97][98][99][100

• precision chemistry. Plasmonic catalysis harnesses energetic charge carriers, photons, and phonons generated by light excitation, potentially allowing for a level of control greater

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

• , electrochemical and optical biosensing platforms are one of the best approaches to detect VB12. Various electrochemical methods have been employed for the effective detection of VB12, focusing on its electroactive nature and the redox chemistry of the cobalt atom, primarily utilizing the Co3+/Co2+ and Co2+/Co

Ultrathin water layers on mannosylated gold nanoparticles

• Maiara A. Iriarte Alonso,
• Jorge H. Melillo,
• Silvina Cerveny,
• Yujin Tong and
• Alexander M. Bittner

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2183–2198, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.151

• nanoparticle systems, one functionalized with an oligo(ethylene glycol) ligand, and one functionalized with a mixture of the same with a dimannoside ligand. The dimannoside ligand was chosen to mimic the surface chemistry of viral spike proteins. We characterized the particles by electron microscopy, dynamic

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

• working extensively in various aspects of nanotechnology, we find that the majority come from chemistry, physics, materials science, and metallurgy. Very few come from other fields such as mechanical, energy, electronics, biomedical engineering, and mathematics. The experts belonging to chemistry, physics

• notably less than the often-cited (and inflated) $1 trillion figure [13][14][15]. This funding has primarily supported fundamental research across materials science, chemistry, physics, and bioengineering. These efforts have led to major scientific advances, mainly in nanoelectronics, nanomedicine

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

• development of scalable technologies for producing nanomaterials is essential for their practical application. Green chemistry methods, such as plant-based precursors or bioinspired templates, have been successfully used to synthesize nanomaterials with high photocatalytic efficiency and minimal environmental

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

• (polyethoxylated castor oil 30 mol, “PEG 30”, Oxiteno – São Paulo, SP) and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCMC – All chemistry, São Paulo, Brazil). Span® 80 was obtained from Sigma-Aldrich Inc. (St. Louis, MO – USA). Extraction of Passiflora setacea oil Oil extraction was performed using a Soxhlet apparatus with

Rapid synthesis of highly monodisperse AgSbS₂ nanocrystals: unveiling multifaceted activities in cancer therapy, antibacterial strategies, and antioxidant defense

• Funda Ulusu,
• Adem Sarilmaz,
• Yakup Ulusu,
• Faruk Ozel and
• Mahmut Kus

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2105–2115, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.145

• ; antibacterial activity; antioxidant activity; cytotoxic activity; Introduction Nanoscience serves as a unique platform to reveal new properties of substances through collaborative efforts with other fields (e.g., molecular chemistry, pharmaceutical science, applied health sciences, and engineering). In recent

• ratio and enhanced surface reactivity [30]. These features, combined with the tunable surface chemistry of nanoparticles, allow for efficient interactions with free radicals and facilitate electron transfer reactions, resulting in robust antioxidant activity [49]. This activity involves scavenging free

• scavenging data, the FRAP outcome supports a dual-mechanism antioxidant model (both radical quenching and electron transfer). This suggests that the surface chemistry of AgSbS2 NCs effectively mediates both redox and radical-based pathways, making them promising candidates for applications requiring moderate

Toward clinical translation of carbon nanomaterials in anticancer drug delivery: the need for standardisation

• Michał Bartkowski,
• Francesco Calzaferri and
• Silvia Giordani

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2092–2104, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.144

• nanotubes, and carbon dots, have attracted considerable interest as nanocarriers for drug delivery due to their unique physicochemical properties. Their high surface area, biocompatibility, and modifiable surface chemistry make them highly attractive for a range of biomedical applications. However, concerns

• treated. Perspective The development of a novel CNM-based drug delivery system for targeted anticancer therapeutic delivery is a complex and multistep process that involves several key milestones (Figure 3), each of which requires distinct expertise in materials science, chemistry, biology, and regulatory

• affairs. Achieving these key milestones is critical to developing a safe and effective drug delivery system that can improve the treatment of cancer. The process begins with the synthesis of CNMs tailored to specific size and surface chemistry requirements, using methods such as chemical vapour deposition

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

• microscopy (AFM) experiments. Our investigation into how gecko keratin interacts with hydrophilic and hydrophobic substrates [12] supported the importance of the water-mediating effect [10] and elucidated mechanistic differences depending on surface chemistry. A particle-based mesoscale model of a single

• , differences in adhesion originate from structure and geometry rather than interface chemistry. We analyzed the 16 spatulae individually. Figure 10, Figure 11, and Figure 12 report, respectively, their force, contact, and displacement profiles in a representative run. Across runs, orientation (pad- vs tip

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

• Sebastian Polarz Yasar Krysiak Martin Wessig Florian Kuhlmann Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Leibniz-University Hannover, Callinstrasse 9, 30167 Hannover, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.16.140 Abstract Macroporous materials containing surfaces with chiral groups are highly relevant for applications in

• chemistry; ESR spectroscopy; organic inorganic hybrids; porous materials; Introduction Chiral materials represent an evolving research field that focuses on materials whose structures lack mirror symmetry [1][2][3]. The materials exhibit chirality, and a good overview of important developments was given by

• Information File 1, Figure S3. Chiral materials A selection of different materials containing amino acids as chiral selectors was prepared (Figure 1). The advantages of using amino acids as the chiral constituent are that they are highly available from the natural pool and their coupling chemistry is highly

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

• Geology, Faculty of Engineering, University of Mons, 7000 Mons, Belgium Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec H3A 0B8, Canada 10.3762/bjnano.16.138 Abstract Adhesives produced by marine organisms offer remarkable performance and serve as a major source

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

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

• Benedykt R. Jany Katarzyna Madajska Aleksandra Butrymowicz-Kubiak Franciszek Krok Iwona B. Szymanska Marian Smoluchowski Institute of Physics, Faculty of Physics, Astronomy and Applied Computer Science, Jagiellonian University, Lojasiewicza 11, 30348 Krakow, Poland Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus

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

• chains arrange on the nanoparticle surface and the potential impacts on LNPs’ physicochemical properties by varying surface PEG density or PEG chemistry. Subsequently, PEG conformations are discussed in terms of their modulation of protein corona formation, cellular uptake, and immunogenic responses

• conjugation to cysteine residues on antibodies or peptides, enabling site-specific and stable coupling [35]. PEG lipids modified with dibenzocyclooctyne (DBCO) or azide groups can undergo strain-promoted azide-alkyne cycloaddition. This click chemistry is advantageous when conjugating sensitive targeting

• including RVG29, T7, AP2, and mApoE through thiol-maleimide click chemistry [38][39][40]. The functionalized PEG lipid was incorporated by substituting 10%, 30%, or 50% of the total 1.5 mol % PEG lipid content with DSPE-PEG-maleimide in the LNP formulation. Peptides containing a terminal cysteine residue

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

• , merging technological advancement with ecological responsibility. Future work should prioritize clinical trials, long-term safety evaluations, and standardized protocols to fully realize their therapeutic benefits. Keywords: dentistry; green chemistry technology; metal nanoparticles; nanotechnology

• nanoparticles synthesized through green chemistry compared to those obtained via conventional methods. This enhanced activity is frequently attributed to the presence of plant-derived bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids, polyphenols, and terpenoids, that act as both reducing and capping agents [13]. These

• nanoparticles synthesized via green chemistry in dentistry. Search strategy and information sources This review was guided by the PCC framework, that is, population (P): metallic nanoparticles (e.g., silver, gold, copper, zinc oxide); concept (C): green synthesis using plant-based extracts or eco-friendly

Piezoelectricity of layered double hydroxides: perspectives regarding piezocatalysis and nanogenerators

• Evgeniy S. Seliverstov,
• Evgeniya A. Tarasenko and
• Olga E. Lebedeva

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1812–1817, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.124

• Evgeniy S. Seliverstov Evgeniya A. Tarasenko Olga E. Lebedeva Department of General Chemistry, Belgorod State National Research University, Pobedy 85, 308015 Belgorod, Russian Federation 10.3762/bjnano.16.124 Abstract Recent research in alternate sources of energy such as piezoelectric energy

• the topics of piezoelectricity and layered double hydroxides in bibliographic systems and publishers such as ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, Royal Society of Chemistry, American Society of Chemistry, and MDPI. Our review is limited to articles published up to and including January 2025. Review Key

• , calibrated PFM mapping, and macroscopic tests) alongside application metrics (rate constants and degradation efficiency); (2) systematically including control experiments to isolate different contributions; (3) evaluating phase purity and interlayer chemistry, given their influence on charge mobility and