Electrical, photocatalytic, and sensory properties of graphene oxide and polyimide implanted with low- and medium-energy silver ions

• Josef Novák,
• Eva Štěpanovská,
• Petr Malinský,
• Vlastimil Mazánek,
• Jan Luxa,
• Ulrich Kentsch and
• Zdeněk Sofer

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1794–1811, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.123

• Department of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague 6, 166 28, Czech Republic Ion Beam Center, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden Rossendorf, 01328 Dresden, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.16.123 Abstract Precise control of electrical conductivity, humidity sensitivity, and photocatalytic

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

• , Lund University, Box 118, SE-221 00, Lund, Sweden 10.3762/bjnano.16.118 Abstract Ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (APXPS) has emerged as an important technique for investigating surface and interface chemistry under realistic conditions, overcoming the limitations of conventional XPS

• revealed that H2 promotes the formation of a dense OH–H2O phase below the graphene. In contrast, CO alone showed minimal intercalation and instead scavenged oxygen. When CO and H2 were pulsed together, hydrogen modified the undercover chemistry: the formation of the OH-H2O phase lifts the graphene flake

• , we must ensure a well-controlled environment that is relevant to catalytic conditions. This includes enhancing the temporal resolution of APXPS measurements. Ultimately, the goal is to understand the heterogeneity of a catalytic system with greater specificity regarding site, time, chemistry, and

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

• , and advanced membrane materials, exhibit unique properties such as high surface area, enhanced reactivity, and tunable surface chemistry, which offer promising avenues for the selective and efficient removal of MPs from water. This paper also explores the mechanism, performance and limitations of

• thermal, acidic, and saline conditions. Its self-adhesive nature, biocompatibility, and durability make it a promising preventive strategy at the source. Similarly, nanocellulose, derived from renewable biomass, exhibits a high surface area and tunable surface chemistry, making it effective for adsorbing

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

• Thao Quynh Ngan Tran Huu Trung Nguyen Subodh Kumar Xuan Thang Cao Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, 17 Listopadu 12, CZ-77146 Olomouc, Czech Republic 10.3762/bjnano.16.107

• . Funding This research was funded by the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City. S.K. acknowledges financial support from institutional sources of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic. Conflict of Interest The authors confirm that there is no conflict of

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

• Shoronia N. Cross Katalin V. Korpany Hanine Zakaria Amy Szuchmacher Blum Department of Chemistry, McGill University, 801 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC H3A 0B8, Canada 10.3762/bjnano.16.106 Abstract The preparation of multimodal nanoparticles by capping magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles

• (IONPs) with functional organic molecules is a major area of research for biomedical applications. Conjugation reactions, such as carbodiimide coupling and the highly selective class of reactions known as “click chemistry”, have been instrumental in tailoring the ligand layers of IONPs to produce

• erroneous conclusions about the efficacy of conjugation reactions, which can have detrimental impacts on the functionality and safety of IONPs in biomedical applications. Keywords: click chemistry; copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition; disulfide reduction; iron oxide nanoparticles; thiol–maleimide

Nanomaterials for biomedical applications

• Iqra Zainab,
• Zohra Naseem,
• Syeda Rubab Batool,
• Filippo Pierini,
• Seda Kizilel and
• Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1499–1503, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.105

• . Nanomaterials have gained popularity in medicine because they can be altered according to the need [1]. Researchers can tailor the shape, surface chemistry, and other specific properties of materials to deliver desirable traits. In particular, some nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to a tumor, reducing

• that nanomaterials have many uses in medicine, from targeted drug delivery to improved imaging, promoting tissue regeneration, and enhancing the functions of implants and prosthetic devices. Their adaptability makes them so powerful as scientists can change the structure, chemistry, or properties of a

Laser processing in liquids: insights into nanocolloid generation and thin film integration for energy, photonic, and sensing applications

• Akshana Parameswaran Sreekala,
• Pooja Raveendran Nair,
• Jithin Kundalam Kadavath,
• Bindu Krishnan,
• David Avellaneda Avellaneda,
• M. R. Anantharaman and
• Sadasivan Shaji

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1428–1498, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.104

The role of biochar in combating microplastic pollution: a bibliometric analysis in environmental contexts

• Tuan Minh Truong Dang,
• Thao Thu Thi Huynh,
• Guo-Ping Chang-Chien and
• Ha Manh Bui

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1401–1416, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.102

• , and disrupt microbial diversity and nutrient cycling. Biochar, a stable and eco-friendly material, has demonstrated effectiveness in mitigating these effects by restoring soil chemistry, enhancing microbial diversity and improving crop productivity. Recent studies report that biochar increases crop

• interactions in soil [31]. Biochar properties The physical and chemical properties of biochar depend significantly on the composition of its feedstock [46]. Molecular model calculations and quantum chemistry analyses suggest that biochar derived from wood exhibits superior physical properties, such as porosity

Enhancing the therapeutical potential of metalloantibiotics using nano-based delivery systems

• Alejandro Llamedo,
• Marina Cano,
• Raquel G. Soengas and
• Francisco J. García-Alonso

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1350–1366, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.98

• ]. Dendrimers, with their hyperbranched structures, can be precisely controlled for size, shape, and surface chemistry, allowing for highly targeted delivery of anti-biofilms drugs or nucleic acids [81][82]. Polymeric NPs offer several advantages, including biodegradability, biocompatibility, and stability

• metalloantibiotics and advanced drug delivery technologies opens new avenues for combating drug-resistant infections. In this regard, a multidisciplinary approach, bridging chemistry, nanotechnology, microbiology, and pharmacology will be pivotal in advancing this emerging field toward clinical application. The role

Enhancing the photoelectrochemical performance of BiOI-derived BiVO₄ films by controlled-intensity current electrodeposition

• Huu Phuc Dang,
• Khanh Quang Nguyen,
• Nguyen Thi Mai Tho and
• Tran Le

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1289–1301, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.94

• . Larger grains typically result in fewer grain boundaries, reducing phonon scattering and enhancing vibrational coherence. Raman spectra also provide insights into the influence of fabrication conditions on surface chemistry. The relative intensities of the peaks suggest that higher deposition currents

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

• Luis potosí, SLP, México Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Parque Chapultepec 1570, Privadas del Pedregal 78295, San Luis Potosí, S.L.P. México Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Singleton Campus, Swansea SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

• the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) – Project ID: 458564133, and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) RG\R1\241050. The corresponding author would like to thank the National postdoctoral Fellowship program SECIHTI (CONACYT) Mexico, for the financial support.

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

• Robert Stuckert Felix Pohl Oleg Prymak Ulrich Schurmann Christoph Rehbock Lorenz Kienle Stephan Barcikowski Technical Chemistry I and Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitaetsstr. 7, 45141 Essen, Germany Institute for Material Science

• , Synthesis and Real Structure, Faculty of Engineering, Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel, Kaiserstraße 2, 24143 Kiel, Germany Inorganic Chemistry and Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitaetsstr. 7, 45141 Essen, Germany Kiel Nano, Surface and

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

• , University College London, London, UK Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft, Berlin, Germany Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Institut für Physik, Newtonstraße 15, 12489 Berlin, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.16.82 Abstract

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

• Sevin Adiguzel Nilay Cicek Zehra Cobandede Feray B. Misirlioglu Hulya Yilmaz Mustafa Culha Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (SUNUM), Istanbul, Turkey Chemistry and Biochemistry Department, College of Science and Mathematics, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA

Soft materials nanoarchitectonics: liquid crystals, polymers, gels, biomaterials, and others

• Katsuhiko Ariga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1025–1067, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.77

• exhibit diverse responses to external stimuli is on the rise [6][7][8][9][10]. The field of materials chemistry is undergoing a transition from a focus on hard, robust materials to a greater emphasis on softer, more mouldable substances. This shift is actually reasonable as observed in the evolution of

• disciplines such as organic chemistry [31][32][33][34][35], polymer chemistry [36][37][38][39][40], and materials chemistry [41][42][43][44]. Consequently, soft materials, including polymers [45][46][47][48][49], liquid crystals [50][51][52][53][54] and gels [55][56][57][58][59], have been developed

• . Technologies that facilitate the conversion of these materials, not limited to typical soft materials, into more advanced assemblies include self-assembly via supramolecular chemistry [60][61][62][63][64], the creation of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) through coordination chemistry [65][66][67][68][69], and

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

• Maximilian Spellauge David Redka Mianzhen Mo Changyong Song Heinz Paul Huber Anton Plech Laser Center Hochschule Munich, Munich University of Applied Sciences, Lothstr. 34, 80335 Munich, Germany Technical Chemistry I and Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg

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

• Navya Kumari Tenkayala Chandan Kumar Maity Md Moniruzzaman Subramani Devaraju Department of Chemistry, Vignan Foundation for Science, Technology and Research (Deemed to be University), Guntur, 522213, India Department of Chemistry, Mallareddy college of Engineering and Technology, Maisammaguda

• , Dhulapally, Secundrabad, Telangana, 500100, India Department of Chemistry, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam‑daero, Sujeong‑gu, Seongnam‑si, Gyeonggi‑do 13120, Republic of Korea Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic

• reduction of Ag is extremely hazardous and can be dangerous to humans and the environment [17]. Hence, safer nontoxic methods for the production of AgNPs are in high demand. Green chemistry emphasizes the use of nontoxic chemicals and production pathways for environmental safety. Motivated by these

Characterization of ion track-etched conical nanopores in thermal and PECVD SiO₂ using small angle X-ray scattering

• Shankar Dutt,
• Rudradeep Chakraborty,
• Christian Notthoff,
• Pablo Mota-Santiago,
• Christina Trautmann and
• Patrick Kluth

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 899–909, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.68

• dioxide [29][40][30]. Amorphous silicon dioxide (SiO2) has excellent chemical stability, well-understood surface chemistry, and compatibility with semiconductor processing, opening up new applications for track-etched nanopores in this material [30]. In this study, we report the characterization of track

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

• Olga V. Sedelnikova Yuliya V. Fedoseeva Dmitriy V. Gorodetskiy Yuri N. Palyanov Elena V. Shlyakhova Eugene A. Maksimovskiy Anna A. Makarova Lyubov G. Bulusheva Aleksandr V. Okotrub Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, SB RAS, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia Sobolev Institute of Geology and

• Mineralogy, SB RAS, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Free University of Berlin, 14195 Berlin, Germany Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie, 14109 Berlin, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.16.67 Abstract Controlling high-temperature graphitization

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

• under UHV conditions. Such instruments, installed at synchrotron radiation facilities and applied to ceria-based model systems have given an important contribution to understanding the surface chemistry of specific reactions. Coexisting Pt and ceria nanoparticles supported on TiO2(110) were found to

• shown as dashed lines. Reprinted from [49] with permission of the Royal Society of Chemistry (“Electronic properties of epitaxial cerium oxide films during controlled reduction and oxidation studied by resonant inelastic X-ray scattering” by G. Gasperi et al., Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. vol. 18, issue 30

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

• Alexander V. Okotrub Anastasiya D. Fedorenko Anna A. Makarova Veronica S. Sulyaeva Yuliya V. Fedoseeva Lyubov G. Bulusheva Nikolaev Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, SB RAS, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Free University of Berlin, 14195

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

• applications such as magnetic hyperthermia, where NPs are used in cancer therapy to induce localized heating when exposed to an alternating magnetic field [34]. However, producing CCAs at the nanoscale presents significant challenges. Traditional wet chemistry approaches often fail because of elemental

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

• Education, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, 90000, Vietnam Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam Multifunctional Materials Laboratory, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam 10.3762/bjnano.16.61 Abstract Natural hydration shells are discovered to

• hydrogel structure in comparison with dry powder structure. The synthesis of graphene-based hydrogels is a green chemistry approach to attain extraordinary properties of graphene-based nanostructures. Analytical characterizations exhibited moisture contents, water evaporation rates, three-dimensional

• , bandgap energy, and formation energy of the molecular system of bilayer graphene intercalated with a water layer. In the experimental aspect, green chemistry methods were applied for synthesizing GO nanosheets, rice-husk-derived silica gel (SG), nanosilica–zinc hydroxide nanoparticles (SG-ZH), and

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

• Uyen Bao Tran Ngoc Thanh Vo-Tran Khai The Truong Dat Anh Nguyen Quang Nhat Tran Huu-Quang Nguyen Jaebeom Lee Hai Son Truong-Lam Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam Department of Chemistry

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

• Tina Friedenauer Maximilian Spellauge Alexander Sommereyns Verena Labenski Tuba Esatbeyoglu Christoph Rehbock Heinz P. Huber Stephan Barcikowski Technical Chemistry I and Center for Nanointegration Duisburg-Essen (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, Universitaetsstrasse 7, Essen 45141, Germany

• School in Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT), Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Paul-Gordan-Strasse 6, Erlangen 91052, Germany Department of Molecular Food Chemistry and Food Development, Institute of Food and One Health, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University Hannover, Am Kleinen Felde