Tailoring Ag–Pt nanoalloys through solid-state dewetting: structural and optical insights

• Marcin Łapiński,
• Piotr Okoczuk,
• Blaž Grobiša,
• Ewa Pawlikowska,
• Amelia Rozwadowska,
• Wojciech Sadowski and
• Barbara Kościelska

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 748–759, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.52

• Marcin Lapinski Piotr Okoczuk Blaz Grobisa Ewa Pawlikowska Amelia Rozwadowska Wojciech Sadowski Barbara Koscielska Institute of Nanotechnology and Materials Engineering, Advanced Materials Center, Gdansk University of Technology, ul. G. Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk, Poland 10.3762/bjnano

• – Research University’, founding by Gdańsk University of Technology.

Superconducting artificial neural networks and quantum circuits

• Anatolie S. Sidorenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 744–747, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.51

• dissipation; Research on artificial neural networks (ANNs) is currently one of the most rapidly developing areas of modern science and technology [1]. Neural networks have demonstrated high efficiency in solving problems of pattern recognition and classification, clustering, forecasting, approximation, and

• ; however, it enables significantly lower energy dissipation and higher computational speed compared to conventional von Neumann architectures. A representative example is the IBM TrueNorth processor implemented using standard complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) technology in 2014. This processor

• superconducting quantum circuits and superconducting digital technologies based on Josephson junctions. The energy consumption of a basic element of superconducting digital technology is on the order of 10−19 J, corresponding to up to seven orders of magnitude lower energy dissipation than that of semiconductor

Environmental applications of silver nanoparticles: state-of-the-art review and emerging trends

• Soni Prajapati,
• Akash Kumar and
• Ranjana Singh

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 697–736, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.49

• population and their demand for advanced technology, healthcare, and household products. Therefore, monitoring and remediation of these contaminants from the environment is the need of the hour, with cost-effective, sensitive, and selective strategies or systems foremost. Indeed, various high-throughput

• , colourimetry, and fluorometry [18][19][20][21]. In addition, the enhanced antimicrobial activity of AgNPs can be used for water decontamination and is widely employed in membrane filtration technology [22]. AgNPs exhibited broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, encompassing both Gram-positive and Gram-negative

• technologies incorporating AgNPs. The advent of technological advancements aimed at providing safe water for individuals led to the incorporation of AgNPs into membrane technology, enabling sustained Ag release to remove pathogens and biofouling microorganisms in a continuous-flow system [22]. Nanosilver

Protein-based custom-designed molecular nanotraps for biomedical applications

• Devid Maniglio,
• Alice Marinangeli and
• Alessandra Maria Bossi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 683–687, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.47

• polymer matrices that closely mimic natural recognition entities [2]. MIP technology is a strategy specifically designed to mold selective binding sites in a material through a template-assisted synthesis [3]. The specific recognition is achieved through a polymer synthesis that occurs in the presence of

Decontamination from water pollutants and pathogens by electrospun nanofibers doped with heavy-atom-free borafluorene-BODIPY photosensitizers

• Angelika Zaszczyńska,
• Paulina H. Marek-Urban,
• Karolina Wrochna,
• Agnieszka E. Kuklewska,
• Kacper Kręgielewski,
• Marta Grodzik,
• Dawid R. Natkowski,
• Jolanta Mierzejewska,
• Ewa Iwanek,
• Agata Blacha-Grzechnik,
• Paweł Sajkiewicz and
• Krzysztof Durka

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 668–682, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.46

• Sciences, Pawińskiego 5b St., 02-106 Warsaw, Poland Faculty of Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, Noakowskiego 3, 00-664 Warsaw, Poland Department of Nanobiotechnology, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences (WULS-SGGW), 02-787 Warsaw, Poland Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian

• University of Technology, Strzody 9, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland Centre for Organic and Nanohybrid Electronics, Silesian University of Technology, Konarskiego 22B, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland 10.3762/bjnano.17.46 Abstract A heavy-atom-free and non-toxic spirocyclic C-BODIPY singlet oxygen photosensitizer was

• was supported by Demo Materials PW project (1820/44/Z01/POB5/2023) granted by Warsaw University of Technology under the program Excellence Initiative: Research University (ID-UB). This work was supported by the National Science Centre (Poland) within the framework of the project UMO-2020/39/B/ST4

Cellulose as a photocatalyst support material: extraction, structural features, and environmental applications

• Yee Teng Lim,
• Nur Farhana Jaafar,
• Azizul Hakim Lahuri and
• Endang Tri Wahyuni

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 635–652, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.44

• Yee Teng Lim Nur Farhana Jaafar Azizul Hakim Lahuri Endang Tri Wahyuni School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM Penang, Malaysia Department of Science and Technology, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus, Bintulu, Malaysia Chemistry Department, Faculty of Mathematic

• technologies. Keywords: biomass waste; cellulose; green technology; photocatalysis; sustainable materials; Introduction The utilization of biomass has gained a lot of interest among researchers; biomass materials for extraction of biopolymers originate from plants, wood, and waste such as fruit peels and

• have become a central focus in advancing membrane technology for water treatment as conventional membranes, though vital for protecting aquatic life, often struggle to meet the rising environmental and social demands; one effective strategy to overcome these limitations is through membrane modification

Recent progress in enhancing built-in electric fields of perovskite solar cells via junction engineering

• Tong Xiao and
• Ke Xu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 602–621, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.42

Probing tribological evolution in atomically thin MoS₂ at different scales

• Xingzhong Zeng and
• Miao Zhang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 586–597, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.40

• Foundation of Education Bureau of Hunan Province (Ggrant No. 24C0566); the Science and Technology Innovation Team in College of Hunan Province, grant numbers 2023-233 (Xiang Jiao Tong). Conflict of Interest The authors declare no competing financial interest.

Electrochemical determination of ciprofloxacin using a MIL-101/reduced graphene oxide-modified electrode

• Nguyen Quang Man,
• Nguyen Ngoc Nghia,
• Nguyen Vinh Phu,
• Vo Thi Khanh Ly,
• Le Lam Son,
• Pham Khac Lieu,
• Le Thi Hong Phong,
• Nguyen Dinh Luyen and
• Dinh Quang Khieu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 541–554, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.35

• Training, Hue City, 530000, Vietnam Institute of Materials Sciences, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi City,100000, Vietnam University of Education, Hue University, 530000, Vietnam 10.3762/bjnano.17.35 Abstract An electrochemical sensor for the determination of

Defects and defect-mediated engineering of two-dimensional materials: challenges and open questions

• Arkady V. Krasheninnikov,
• Matthias Batzill,
• Anouar-Akacha Delenda,
• Marija Drndić,
• Chris Ewels,
• Katharina J. Franke,
• Mahdi Ghorbani-Asl,
• Alexander Holleitner,
• Ado Jorio,
• Ute Kaiser,
• Daria Kieczka,
• Hannu-Pekka Komsa,
• Jani Kotakoski,
• Manuel Längle,
• David Lamprecht,
• Yun Liu,
• Steven G. Louie,
• Janina Maultzsch,
• Thomas Michely,
• Katherine Milton,
• Anna Niggas,
• Hanako Okuno,
• Joshua A. Robinson,
• Marika Schleberger,
• Bruno Schuler,
• Alexander Shluger,
• Kazu Suenaga,
• Kristian S. Thygesen,
• Richard A. Wilhelm,
• E. Harriet Åhlgren and
• Carla Bittencourt

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 454–488, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.31

• atmospheric conditions further broadens its applicability, making it an invaluable tool for understanding and optimizing the properties of 2D materials. Continued advancements in XPS technology, including integration with in situ/operando capabilities, microscopy, and machine learning for data analysis

Nanocarrier-integrated multilayer films produced by 3D printing for improved skin adhesion and curcumin photostability

• Thayse Viana de Oliveira,
• Ana Paula Farias Leão,
• Júlia Leão,
• Cesar Liberato Petzhold and
• Ruy Carlos Ruver Beck

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 440–453, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.30

• prevented UVC-induced photodegradation, supporting our hypothesis. Furthermore, the presence of C-NCs in FC-NC films promoted higher bioadhesion. This proof-of-concept study demonstrates the feasibility of integrating nanocarriers with 3D printing technology to engineer multilayer polymeric films for

• ; nanocarriers; photostability; Introduction 3D printing is an innovative technology that is poised to transform personalised medicine and healthcare manufacturing. For the healthcare industry, the use of 3D printing provides several key advantages, including the ability to adapt dosages according to a

• thixotropic properties of the hydrogels (n = 3).a Supporting Information Supporting Information File 12: Additional Figure and Table. Funding The present study is part of the National Institute of Science and Technology in 3D printing and Advanced Materials Applied to Human and Veterinary Health - INCT_3D

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