Metal-organic framework-based nanomaterials for CO₂ storage: A review

• Ha Huu Do,
• Iqra Rabani and
• Hai Bang Truong

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 964–970, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.79

• featuring chemical sites, such as open metal sites (OMSs) and Lewis acid sites, for CO2 adsorption applications. Furthermore, we explore several approaches that have been employed to enhance CO2 storage capabilities, including pore size control, post-synthetic modification, and the development of composites

• bonds lead to a reduced pore size in UiO-66(Zr/Ti), thereby facilitating improved interactions between the MOF and CO2 molecules. MOF composites Post-synthetic functionalization was recognized as an effective strategy for enhancing the adsorption ability of nanosized MOF structures. However, it demands

• chemical sites or an appropriate pore size for agent insertion. Many MOFs lack these properties, rendering them unsuitable for post-synthetic strategies. Fortunately, the development of MOF composites is a promising solution to augment the quantity of CO2 that can be absorbed. As a case in point, Eshraghi

Biomimetics on the micro- and nanoscale – The 25th anniversary of the lotus effect

• Matthias Mail,
• Kerstin Koch,
• Thomas Speck,
• William M. Megill and
• Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 850–856, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.69

• treatment on the elastic modulus of locust cuticle obtained by nanoindentation”, investigate the mechanical properties of the cuticle that builds the surface of insects and related groups of animals. The cuticle is one of the most abundant, but least studied biological composites. In their study, the

Silver nanoparticles loaded on lactose/alginate: in situ synthesis, catalytic degradation, and pH-dependent antibacterial activity

• Nguyen Thi Thanh Tu,
• T. Lan-Anh Vo,
• T. Thu-Trang Ho,
• Kim-Phuong T. Dang,
• Van-Dung Le,
• Phan Nhat Minh,
• Chi-Hien Dang,
• Vinh-Thien Tran,
• Van-Su Dang,
• Tran Thi Kim Chi,
• Hieu Vu-Quang,
• Radek Fajgar,
• Thi-Lan-Huong Nguyen,
• Van-Dat Doan and
• Thanh-Danh Nguyen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 781–792, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.64

• is an important topic in the field of nanotechnology. However, AgNPs synthesized in that way have a number of drawbacks such as high cost and low stability. Typically, AgNPs are loaded onto polymers/composites in order to enhance their performance in usage [4][10][12]. Among polymers, polysaccharides

In situ magnesiothermic reduction synthesis of a Ge@C composite for high-performance lithium-ion batterie anodes

• Ha Tran Huu,
• Ngoc Phi Nguyen,
• Vuong Hoang Ngo,
• Huy Hoang Luc,
• Minh Kha Le,
• Minh Thu Nguyen,
• My Loan Phung Le,
• Hye Rim Kim,
• In Young Kim,
• Sung Jin Kim,
• Van Man Tran and
• Vien Vo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 751–761, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.62

• patterns of pure Ge, biomass-derived activated carbon, and as-synthesized Ge@C composites are shown in Figure 1a. The pattern of Ge pattern exhibits reflections at 2θ = 27.3°, 45.3°, 53.7°, 66.0°, and 72.8°, corresponding to the (111), (220), (311), (400), and (331) crystal planes of cubic Ge (space group

• related to the Ge phase are observable, while those of the carbon phase do not appear. There are no significant differences between the XRD patterns of pure Ge and the composites, which implies that the presence of carbon does not alter the structure of Ge. Chemical bonds and the carbon phases in the

• composites were determined using FTIR spectroscopy, as shown in Figure 1b. The FTIR spectra of pure Ge consist of two broad bands in the wavenumber ranges of 500–600 and 800–1000 cm−1. The former band corresponds to the bending modes, and the latter band is attributed to the stretching modes of Ge–O–Ge bonds

Metal-organic framework-based nanomaterials as opto-electrochemical sensors for the detection of antibiotics and hormones: A review

• Akeem Adeyemi Oladipo,
• Saba Derakhshan Oskouei and
• Mustafa Gazi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 631–673, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.52

• framework (MOF) opto-electrochemical nanosensors for the detection of hormones and antibiotics is still missing, though. This review focuses on a variety of sensing applications that use MOFs as well as the synergistic mechanisms of MOF hybrids or composites that improve sensing performance. It provides a

• devices. The most often employed nanomaterials for electrochemical sensors are divided into four categories based on their chemical makeup: (i) metal oxides and metal-based materials (including MOF), (ii) dendrimers and polymer-based, (iii) carbonaceous materials, and (iv) hybrids or composites. Because

• oxides) [63][64][65][66][67][68][69]. This is motivated by their large surface area, which can facilitate the loading of nanoparticles. Additionally, MOFs have been converted into their electrochemically active derivatives, such as mesoporous carbon composites and porous metal oxides, to achieve an

ZnO-decorated SiC@C hybrids with strong electromagnetic absorption

• Liqun Duan,
• Zhiqian Yang,
• Yilu Xia,
• Xiaoqing Dai,
• Jian’an Wu and
• Minqian Sun

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 565–573, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.47

• of SiC nanomaterials through surface carbonization of SiC nanowires and hydrolysis. SiC@C-ZnO composites were synthesized with different dosages of ZnNO3·6H2O. Composition, microstructure, and electromagnetic properties of the composites were characterized and analyzed. Results from TEM and XRD show

• SiC surface. As described in our previous work [24], the carbon shell may form a conductive network in the SCZ/wax composites (Supporting Information File 1, Figure S6b). Besides, abundant defects (such as nanopores in carbon) can also result in dipole polarization and Debye relaxations [24][38

Carbon nanotube-cellulose ink for rapid solvent identification

• Tiago Amarante,
• Thiago H. R. Cunha,
• Claudio Laudares,
• Ana P. M. Barboza,
• Ana Carolina dos Santos,
• Cíntia L. Pereira,
• Vinicius Ornelas,
• Bernardo R. A. Neves,
• André S. Ferlauto and
• Rodrigo G. Lacerda

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 535–543, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.44

• production of liquid sensors, besides the constant need for sensor recalibration, has hindered broader commercialization of such devices [13][20]. A wide variety of materials have been explored for liquid sensing. For instance, electrically conductive polymer composites (CPCs), which are generally composed

• properties of carbon nanostructured materials with the polymer’s distinguished mechanical properties. These composites are usually non-selective and can react to various ambient stimuli [20][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]. Among polymers, cellulose is the most abundant natural organic polymer on earth. It

• has resurfaced recently as a smart material because of its excellent thermal-mechanical properties, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and flexibility [22][23][30][31]. Composites based on carbon nanotubes or graphene and cellulose have been reported for, among other things, humidity and vapor

Conjugated photothermal materials and structure design for solar steam generation

• Chia-Yang Lin and
• Tsuyoshi Michinobu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 454–466, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.36

• composite in the 250–2500 nm range. The solar spectrum is also shown for comparison. Figure 8 was reprinted from [47], Polymer, vol. 217, by Y. Zou; P. Yang; L. Yang; N. Li; G. Duan; X. Liu; Y. Li, “Boosting solar steam generation by photothermal enhanced polydopamine/wood composites“, article no. 123464

Molecular nanoarchitectonics: unification of nanotechnology and molecular/materials science

• Katsuhiko Ariga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 434–453, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.35

• new types of physics and chemistry at the nanoscale could be developed. Furthermore, such conductive polymer wires can be covalently linked to other functional components. Covalent bonding of functional molecules and conductive polymers to synthesize molecular composites at designated positions on a

Plasmonic nanotechnology for photothermal applications – an evaluation

• A. R. Indhu,
• L. Keerthana and
• Gnanaprakash Dharmalingam

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 380–419, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.33

Bismuth-based nanostructured photocatalysts for the remediation of antibiotics and organic dyes

• Akeem Adeyemi Oladipo and
• Faisal Suleiman Mustafa

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 291–321, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.26

• , element substitutions, intercalation compounds, plasmon sensitization, heterojunctions, and composites [72][110][118][119]. Several synthesis techniques have been used as summarised in Figure 4. Several synthesis procedures for bismuth-based photocatalysts have already been published [25][88][119][120

• light absorption, weaker charge separation, and poor charge carrier mobility. Researchers are concentrating on several strategies, such as doping, heterojunction formation, induction of the surface plasmon resonance effect, and the formation of Z-schemes, Schottky junctions, and engineered composites

• of heterojunction systems have been overcome by Z-scheme photocatalysis systems, surface plasmon resonance effect, and Schottky junctions. An innovative method for further enhancing sunlight-driven photocatalytic performance in comparison to conventional heterojunction composites is to develop a Z

Cyclodextrins as eminent constituents in nanoarchitectonics for drug delivery systems

• Makoto Komiyama

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 218–232, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.21

• with appropriate carriers to fulfill several requirements. First, the composite needs be sufficiently stable in the body and successfully reach the target site without being trapped. Second, the composites must be efficiently internalized to the target tissues and cells. Finally, the drugs must be

A novel approach to pulsed laser deposition of platinum catalyst on carbon particles for use in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells

• Bogusław Budner,
• Wojciech Tokarz,
• Sławomir Dyjak,
• Andrzej Czerwiński,
• Bartosz Bartosewicz and
• Bartłomiej Jankiewicz

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 190–204, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.19

• [12][13][14]. Recently, nanoarchitectonics approaches have been used to fabricate various materials for energy-related applications, including carbon-based composites [15][16], Pt-based nanostructures and composites with carbon materials [17][18][19], and metal alloys deposited on TiO2 [20]. The most

Structural, optical, and bioimaging characterization of carbon quantum dots solvothermally synthesized from o-phenylenediamine

• Zoran M. Marković,
• Milica D. Budimir,
• Martin Danko,
• Dušan D. Milivojević,
• Pavel Kubat,
• Danica Z. Zmejkoski,
• Vladimir B. Pavlović,
• Marija M. Mojsin,
• Milena J. Stevanović and
• Biljana M. Todorović Marković

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 165–174, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.17

• (nitrogen, chlorine, and fluorine) affected structural properties and ROS production with or without visible light irradiation. In addition, we examined antibacterial and cytotoxic properties. An important issue is the preparation of CQDs and polymer-based composites and their possible antibacterial

• cytotoxic properties of CQDs and CQD/polyurethane composites. Results and Discussion Surface morphology Figure S1 (Supporting Information File 1) presents the surface morphology of the CQD samples. Figure S1a shows a TEM micrograph of CQDs. The average diameter of these dots is 4 ± 1 nm. A top-view AFM

• any antibacterial activity against E. coli and B. suptilis. In this study, antibacterial testing of all samples was conducted against two bacterial strains, namely S. aureus and E. coli. The results presented in Table S1 (Supporting Information File 1) showed that CQDs/PU composites prepared from o

Antimicrobial and mechanical properties of functionalized textile by nanoarchitectured photoinduced Ag@polymer coating

• Jessica Plé,
• Marine Dabert,
• Helene Lecoq,
• Sophie Hellé,
• Lydie Ploux and
• Lavinia Balan

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 95–109, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.11

• forces, which ultimately extends the lifetime of the functionalized textile. The antimicrobial properties of MNP-polymer composites have been extensively investigated [42][43][44] and research has gone into functionalizing textile fibers with the nanocomposites in situ [45][46]. Few studies seem to have

• antimicrobial activity due to the increased amount of available silver. Conclusion The innovative photoinduced approach led to the successful functionalization of nano-architectured Ag@polymer composites onto textile substrates. Two different biocompatible polymer matrixes were compared in terms of AgNP growth

Liquid phase exfoliation of talc: effect of the medium on flake size and shape

• Samuel M. Sousa,
• Helane L. O. Morais,
• Joyce C. C. Santos,
• Ana Paula M. Barboza,
• Bernardo R. A. Neves,
• Elisângela S. Pinto and
• Mariana C. Prado

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 68–78, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.8

• flexural rigidity is about three times that of graphene but it can be bent to small curvatures without fracturing. These properties make nanoscale talc a promising candidate for the application [14][15][18] as reinforcement for polymers and other composites, including biocompatible materials, and van der

The influence of structure and local structural defects on the magnetic properties of cobalt nanofilms

• Alexander Vakhrushev,
• Aleksey Fedotov,
• Olesya Severyukhina and
• Anatolie Sidorenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 23–33, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.3

• theories actively consider composites with shape memory [11][12]. Such composites are also called intelligent materials of the future [13] due to their unique functional properties and the possibility of restoring the original parameters under certain external conditions. Both thermodynamic conditions [14

• . Studying the role of magnetism on the structural features of composites opens up promising possibilities, since it allows predicting and creating new materials with controllable properties. The idea of mutual correlation between material structure and its magnetic properties is being developed in the field

• with nanofilm deposition will be referred to as the real one. The small size of the system in question was chosen for several reasons. First, the actual produced nanofilms in composites of cobalt and niobium have a small thickness, reaching 1–2 nm in some layers. Of practical interest are structural

Two-step single-reactor synthesis of oleic acid- or undecylenic acid-stabilized magnetic nanoparticles by thermal decomposition

• Mykhailo Nahorniak,
• Pamela Pasetto,
• Jean-Marc Greneche,
• Volodymyr Samaryk,
• Sandy Auguste,
• Anthony Rousseau,
• Nataliya Nosova and
• Serhii Varvarenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 11–22, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.2

• used in biomedicine and in the production of composites with specified properties. Experimental Materials and methods Fe(III) acetylacetonate (Fe(III) 2,4-pentadienoate, 97%), undecylenic acid (UA, 96%), paraffin (used after recrystallization), diphenyl (99%), 1-octadecene (91%), and propanone were

Photoelectrochemical water oxidation over TiO₂ nanotubes modified with MoS₂ and g-C₃N₄

• Phuong Hoang Nguyen,
• Thi Minh Cao,
• Tho Truong Nguyen,
• Hien Duy Tong and
• Viet Van Pham

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1541–1550, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.127

• bonds, there are vibrations of composites of TNAs with MoS2 (between 420 and 1620 cm−1) and g-C3N4 (between 1200 and 1640 cm−1 for C–N bonds and 807 cm−1 for tri-s-triazine subunit). The peaks in the wavenumber range between 3400 and 1625 cm−1 of all samples are typical for stretching vibrations of the

Hydroxyapatite–bioglass nanocomposites: Structural, mechanical, and biological aspects

• Olga Shikimaka,
• Mihaela Bivol,
• Bogdan A. Sava,
• Marius Dumitru,
• Christu Tardei,
• Beatrice G. Sbarcea,
• Daria Grabco,
• Constantin Pyrtsac,
• Daria Topal,
• Andrian Prisacaru,
• Vitalie Cobzac and
• Viorel Nacu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1490–1504, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.123

• investigated. It was found that all of these factors affect the final composition and microstructure, especially, porosity, which shows significantly lower values for HAP-based composites than for HAG-based ones and higher values for higher glass content. This, in turn, has an impact on the microhardness

• composition of bone, has a low resorption in physiologic environment and, therefore, does not form a tough bond with the bone [2]. The development of hydroxyapatite–bioglass (HA-BG) composites aimed to overcome this problem [3][4][5]. In these composites, the biocompatibility of HA is combined with the

• glass in the HA-BG composites may stimulate the transformation of HA into tricalcium phosphate (TCP) during the sintering at high temperatures, inducing more reactivity of the material in the physiologic environment [4][20]. The HA-TCP transformation can be controlled through the glass fraction and the

Rapid and sensitive detection of box turtles using an electrochemical DNA biosensor based on a gold/graphene nanocomposite

• Abu Hashem,
• M. A. Motalib Hossain,
• Ab Rahman Marlinda,
• Mohammad Al Mamun,
• Khanom Simarani and
• Mohd Rafie Johan

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1458–1472, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.120

• modified screen-printed carbon electrode Surface morphology and structural characterisation Field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) images of nanoparticles and their composites are depicted in Figure 2a–b, where the wrinkled regions represent specific patterns of different materials. In Figure

• the composite (Figure 2f) indicated the presence of AuNPs. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to investigate the vibrational spectrum of the functional groups present in the nanoparticles and their composites. The FTIR spectra of Gr, AuNPs, and DNA/AuNPs/Gr were fused in Figure 2g

• of different nanoparticles and their composites. FESEM images of (a) Gr and (b) AuNPs/Gr; EDX of images of (c) Gr and (d) AuNPs/Gr; UV–vis spectra of (e) Gr and (f) AuNPs/Gr; and FTIR spectra of (g) Gr, AuNPs/Gr, and DNA/AuNPs/Gr. AuNPs were taken (33.33%, 1:3) in the AuNPs/Gr nanocomposite

Facile preparation of Au- and BODIPY-grafted lipid nanoparticles for synergized photothermal therapy

• Yuran Wang,
• Xudong Li,
• Haijun Chen and
• Yu Gao

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1432–1444, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.118

• ]. BODIPY-AuNP conjugates and BODIPY-AuNP composites were also reported for diagnosis and photodynamic therapy (PDT) [15][16][17]. Hence, we aimed to synthesize a common halogenated BODIPY compound (BDP) and further modified Au-LNPs with BDP for synergized PTT (Scheme 1). According to [8], we prepared Au

Recent trends in Bi-based nanomaterials: challenges, fabrication, enhancement techniques, and environmental applications

• Vishal Dutta,
• Ankush Chauhan,
• Ritesh Verma,
• C. Gopalkrishnan and
• Van-Huy Nguyen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1316–1336, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.109

• energies. Many persistent organic contaminants can be degraded at room temperature through the oxidizing power of VB holes in bismuth oxyhalides [26]. BiOCl, BOI, BiOBr, and composites made from them have been widely reported due to their excellent photocatalytic properties [27][28][29]. However, the

• also reported. The Fenelon group successfully fabricated SnO2 and Bi2S3–Bi25 composites via a facile hydrothermal technique followed by thermal breakdown [27]. The photocatalytic performance of the fabricated ternary composite photocatalyst was 2.75 times higher than that of pristine Bi2S3 for the

• simple hydrothermal technique was applied by Liu et al. to modify BiVO4 heterojunctions with carbon quantum dots [106]. Exceptional photocatalytic performance for the degradation of RhB dye under visible light was exhibited by CNQDs-ms/tz-BiVO4 and NCQDs-ms/tz-BiVO4 composites. The reason for their

Studies of probe tip materials by atomic force microscopy: a review

• Ke Xu and
• Yuzhe Liu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1256–1267, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.104

• . AFM probes based on these C–C composites' high aspect ratio tips produced highly high image resolution and good wear resistance, with no degradation of tip or image quality observed after 400 images had been acquired. Compared with the above composite probes, the combination with metal nanowires also

Application of nanoarchitectonics in moist-electric generation

• Jia-Cheng Feng and
• Hong Xia

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1185–1200, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.99

• can be easily grown on substrates to form nanoscale networks and perform well in MEGs due to their unique electron transport properties [2][47][48]. This includes Al2O3 [49], MoS2 [50][51], Ni–Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) [52], MoS2/SiO2 composites [53], TiO2 [54], and Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets

• multiple device connections in parallel and series, and polyethylene derivative composites can be fabricated as large-area textiles [77]. Therefore, it is expected that there will be more studies on the application of polyethylene derivative MEGs. 3.2 Nanocellulose Among organic materials, nanocellulose is

• ). There are also PVA@DA/PVDF NF composites that can efficiently generate instantaneous voltages up to 0.5 V from ambient moisture (Figure 10j). However, because of different issues regarding daily practical applications, such as sweat corrosion, biological toxicity on human skin, and the need for suitable