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

• the nanometer range and different morphologies is continuously growing. One aspect of current studies is further improvement of the properties and performance of the developed silicon-based devices. As a result, crystalline films based on silicon [1][2] as well as nano-sized silicon materials have

• , fabrication of micro/nano channels in transparent materials, nanopatterning, and photopolymerization [25][26]. The achieved advances in these fields allow one to expect benefits of varying beam shapes for laser ablation synthesis in liquids as well. However, studies that use different beam shapes in laser

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

• to spread, stay attached, and turn into different cell types. Electrospun polymers could produce these nanofibers, which are widely applied for nerve treatment, bone growth, and wound healing [26]. A second approach is the utilization of nano-patterned surfaces. These surfaces have carefully designed

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

• , chemical, and functional attributes of materials at the nano/microscale. Table 1 compares various laser-based techniques for synthesizing nanocolloids, highlighting their mechanisms, suitable material types, particle characteristics, and relevance to applications such as photovoltaics, sensors, and

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

• improved filtration efficiency, with MBC reaching 40.86% removal. Moreover, MBC synthesized from red mud and lignin composites exhibits significantly enhanced adsorption performance, achieving 97.87% removal efficiency and a maximum adsorption capacity (qmax) of 353.15 mg·g−1 for nano-PS (100 nm) [39][43

• structure, facilitates enhanced physical and chemical adsorption, as well as electrostatic interactions, thereby improving the removal of small MP particles [34]. Additionally, PS adsorption mechanisms suggest that MP self-polymerization and the strengthened metal–O bonding in nano-iron-modified biochar

Parylene-coated platinum nanowire electrodes for biomolecular sensing applications

• Chao Liu,
• Peker Milas,
• Michael G. Spencer and
• Birol Ozturk

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1392–1400, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.101

• recent years due to their unique characteristics and size. Manufacturing steps, cost, and other shortcomings limit the widespread use and commercialization of nanoscale electrodes. In this work, a nano-size electrode fabricated by directed electrochemical nanowire assembly and parylene-C insulation is

• . Additionally, surface modification can improve the stability and durability of the electrode, further enhancing its applicability. Conclusion This study presents a method for fabricating nano-scale electrodes with platinum nanowire tip lengths as small as 1.2 µm, and diameters down to 120 nm. This size

Synthesis and antibacterial properties of nanosilver-modified cellulose triacetate membranes for seawater desalination

• Lei Wang,
• Shizhe Li,
• Kexin Xu,
• Wenjun Li,
• Ying Li and
• Gang Liu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1380–1391, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.100

• activity of Ag nanoparticles on the surface of the Ag@PCTA film. It is evident despite a decrease in nano Ag dosage from 0.05 mol·L−1 to 0.02 mol·L−1 (from III to IV in Figure 6), the size of the inhibitory ring remains almost unchanged, highlighting the robust antibacterial performance of the Ag@PCTA

• clear, indicating the formation of [Ag(NH3)2]OH. Grafting of nano Ag onto PCTA membrane The PCTA membrane was immersed in an [Ag(NH3)2]OH solution and underwent static reaction for 8 h. During this process, the phenolic hydroxy groups in PDA facilitated the reduction of Ag(NH3)2+ particles, resulting in

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

• improving their prospects for clinical translation [97]. While QDs holds great potential for antibiotic drug delivery, challenges such as achieving precise targeting and ensuring long-term photostability remain critical limitations [98]. Encapsulation of metalloantibiotics in nano-based delivery systems

• selectivity, poor biodistribution and pharmacokinetics, poor water solubility, dose-limiting toxicity, and fast degradation in vivo. We will discuss next the major discoveries in the field of the application of nano-based systems for the targeted delivery of metal complex-based antibiotic compounds, focusing

• factors limiting the systemic use of silver metalloantibiotics [101]. To overcome these limitations, several nano-based delivery systems were investigated. For example, the silver–N-heterocyclic carbene (Ag-NHC) complexes 1–4 (Figure 3) were successfully encapsulated in amphiphilic block copolymer

Deep-learning recognition and tracking of individual nanotubes in low-contrast microscopy videos

• Vladimir Pimonov,
• Said Tahir and
• Vincent Jourdain

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1316–1324, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.96

• can be adapted for other types of in situ microscopy studies, emphasizing the importance of automation in high-throughput data acquisition for research on individual nano-objects. Keywords: carbon nanotubes growth kinetics; deep learning; in situ microscopy; object recognition and tracking

• resolution of 1 s with the deep learning model, meaning that the throughput was increased by about a factor of 15 (Figure 3a,b). Conclusion We have identified several critical steps in developing a DL model for extracting kinetic data from in situ microscopy videos of individual nano-objects. A specific

• challenge is the low signal from nano-objects and fast kinetics on the video time scale. Applying differential treatment not only drastically improves contrast but also enhances a human operator’s understanding of ongoing processes. This is crucial for manual recognition and tracking and for properly

Wavelength-dependent correlation of LIPSS periodicity and laser penetration depth in stainless steel

• Nitin Chaudhary,
• Chavan Akash Naik,
• Shilpa Mangalassery,
• Jai Prakash Gautam and
• Sri Ram Gopal Naraharisetty

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1302–1315, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.95

• conducted to examine the surface morphology of the samples and precisely measure the depth to which the laser heat affected or penetrated the zone. Imaging was performed using an FEI NOVA NANO SEM 450 scanning electron microscope. External etching was executed using a DC power supply machine, applying a

Acrocomia aculeata oil-loaded nanoemulsion: development, anti-inflammatory properties, and cytotoxicity evaluation

• Verónica Bautista-Robles,
• Hady Keita,
• Edgar Julián Paredes Gamero,
• Layna Tayná Brito Leite,
• Jessica de Araújo Isaías Muller,
• Mônica Cristina Toffoli Kadri,
• Ariadna Lafourcade Prada and
• Jesús Rafael Rodríguez Amado

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1277–1288, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.93

• the smallest droplet size was selected as the (HLBr) to emulsify bocaiúva oil [63]. Droplet size and zeta potential Droplet size and polydispersity index (PDI) were measured by dynamic light scattering (DLS) with a Zetasizer Nano-ZS instrument (Malvern, UK). Zeta potential was determined by

• electrophoretic light scattering with a Zetasizer Nano-ZS instrument (Malvern, UK). AANE was diluted with Milli-Q water (1:25, v/v). All measurements were performed in triplicate, and results were presented as the mean ± standard deviation [42]. Shelf stability The selected AANE was transferred to an amber vial

Better together: biomimetic nanomedicines for high performance tumor therapy

• Imran Shair Mohammad,
• Gizem Kursunluoglu,
• Anup Kumar Patel,
• Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq,
• Cansu Umran Tunc,
• Dilek Kanarya,
• Mubashar Rehman,
• Omer Aydin and
• Yin Lifang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1246–1276, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.92

Hydrogels and nanogels: effectiveness in dermal applications

• Jéssica da Cruz Ludwig,
• Diana Fortkamp Grigoletto,
• Daniele Fernanda Renzi,
• Wolf-Rainer Abraham,
• Daniel de Paula and
• Najeh Maissar Khalil

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1216–1233, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.90

• process, which is carried out in a confined nano-/microscale space, is another efficient strategy for the formation of nanogels. In this case, the size of the gels is limited by confining the cross-linking to intraparticle rather than interparticle cross-linking [43][44]. Topical and transdermal drug

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

• , 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

Deep learning for enhancement of low-resolution and noisy scanning probe microscopy images

• Samuel Gelman,
• Irit Rosenhek-Goldian,
• Nir Kampf,
• Marek Patočka,
• Maricarmen Rios,
• Marcos Penedo,
• Georg Fantner,
• Amir Beker,
• Sidney R. Cohen and
• Ido Azuri

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1129–1140, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.83

• Institute of Science, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Laboratory for Bio- and Nano-Instrumentation, CH1015 Lausanne, Switzerland Bina, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, 7610001, Israel 10.3762/bjnano.16.83 Abstract In this study, we employed traditional methods and

Fabrication of metal complex phthalocyanine and porphyrin nanoparticle aqueous colloids by pulsed laser fragmentation in liquid and their potential application to a photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy

• Taisei Himeda,
• Risako Kunitomi,
• Ryosuke Nabeya,
• Tamotsu Zako and
• Tsuyoshi Asahi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1088–1096, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.80

• nanoparticles. Supporting Information Supporting Information File 20: Additional experimental data. Funding This work was supported by JSPS KAKENHI (19H02527 and 23K26471 to TZ) and (JP26107011 to TA) and by Ehime University (Research Unit for Advanced Nano- and Bioanalysis).

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

• phases exhibit ferroelectric properties, except for the cubic crystalline phase [23]. The size and crystal structure of BaTiO3 can vary based on the synthesis method. Notably, BaTiO3 holds promise as a bone-like graft and as a nano–bio interface, thanks to its excellent cytocompatibility and its positive

• enhance its potential as a nano–bio interface in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine [28][29]. The crystalline structure of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) consists of in-plane B–N bonds that are sp2 hybridized, polarized, and strongly covalent. Its most stable form is a hexagonal lattice of

Multifunctional properties of bio-poly(butylene succinate) reinforced with multiwalled carbon nanotubes

• Volodymyr Krasinskyi,
• Krzysztof Bajer,
• Ludmila Dulebova,
• Nickolas Polychronopoulos,
• Oksana Krasinska and
• Daniel Kaczor

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1014–1024, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.76

• . Results and Discussion The bio(nano)composite based on PBS containing 0.5 wt % of CNTs (denoted PBS/CNT_0.5) was successfully prepared via dilution of a pre-compounded masterbatch with 10 wt % CNTs (denoted PBS/CNT_10). This specific CNT content was identified as optimal, balancing enhanced material

• original PBS, CNTs, and the masterbatch PBS/CNT_10 (Figure 3), as well as of the bio(nano)composite PBS/CNT_0.5 (Figure 4). The numerical results of the TG measurements are provided in Table 1. Based on the TG curve, the T5% value was determined, representing the temperature at which 5% of the initial mass

• small standard deviations of the measurement results indicate the high homogeneity of the bio(nano)composite. Conclusion A comparison of the results obtained in this study with those reported in the literature reveals a lack of data on the effect of low concentrations (0.5 wt %) of pristine MWCNTs on

Focused ion beam-induced platinum deposition with a low-temperature cesium ion source

• Thomas Henning Loeber,
• Bert Laegel,
• Meltem Sezen,
• Feray Bakan Misirlioglu,
• Edgar J. D. Vredenbregt and
• Yang Li

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 910–920, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.69

• Thomas Henning Loeber Bert Laegel Meltem Sezen Feray Bakan Misirlioglu Edgar J. D. Vredenbregt Yang Li Nano Structuring Center (NSC), Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU), P.O. Box 3049, D-67653, Kaiserslautern, Germany Sabanci University Nanotechnology Research

Serum heat inactivation diminishes ApoE-mediated uptake of D-Lin-MC3-DMA lipid nanoparticles

• Demian van Straten,
• Luuk van de Schepop,
• Rowan Frunt,
• Pieter Vader and
• Raymond M. Schiffelers

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 740–748, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.57

• Slide-A-Lyzer, MWCO 20,000, 0.5–3 mL, dark, 4 °C). LNP stocks were stored at 4 °C in the dark. LNP characterization The hydrodynamic diameter of LNPs was determined via dynamic light scattering (DLS). LNP stocks were diluted 1:20 in PBS and analyzed at 25 °C using a ZetaSizer Nano ZS 90 (Malvern

• Analytical, UK). The zeta potential of LNPs was measured using a Zetasizer Nano Z (Malvern Panalytical). Before analysis, LNP stocks were diluted 1:20 in ultrapure water. LNP uptake Cells were seeded in 48-well plates the day prior to the uptake experiment at 2 × 104 cells/well. The plates were pre-coated

Nanostructured materials characterized by scanning photoelectron spectromicroscopy

• Matteo Amati,
• Alexey S. Shkvarin,
• Alexander I. Merentsov,
• Alexander N. Titov,
• María Taeño,
• David Maestre,
• Sarah R. McKibbin,
• Zygmunt Milosz,
• Ana Cremades,
• Rainer Timm and
• Luca Gregoratti

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 700–710, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.54

• conditions and without applied bias (yellow), as indicated. Figure 2 was adapted from [18], S. R. McKibbin et al., “Operando Surface Characterization of InP Nanowire p–n Junctions”, Nano Letters, © 2019 American Chemical Society, distributed under the Standard ACS AuthorChoice/Editors’ Choice Usage Agreement

Colloidal few layered graphene–tannic acid preserves the biocompatibility of periodontal ligament cells

• Teissir Ben Ammar,
• Naji Kharouf,
• Dominique Vautier,
• Housseinou Ba,
• Nivedita Sudheer,
• Philippe Lavalle and
• Vincent Ball

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 664–677, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.51

• potential in their diluted suspensions were done using a Nano ZS device from Malvern, operating in the backscattering mode. The free radical scavenging assay was carried out to assess the antioxidant properties of both free and adsorbed TA on the surface. A 10−4 M DPPH solution was prepared in absolute

A formulation containing Cymbopogon flexuosus essential oil: improvement of biochemical parameters and oxidative stress in diabetic rats

• Ailton Santos Sena-Júnior,
• Cleverton Nascimento Santana Andrade,
• Pedro Henrique Macedo Moura,
• Jocsã Hémany Cândido dos Santos,
• Cauãn Torres Trancoso,
• Eloia Emanuelly Dias Silva,
• Deise Maria Rego Rodrigues Silva,
• Ênio Pereira Telles,
• Luiz André Santos Silva,
• Isabella Lima Dantas Teles,
• Sara Fernanda Mota de Almeida,
• Daniel Alves de Souza,
• Jileno Ferreira Santos,
• Felipe José Aidar Martins,
• Ana Mara de Oliveira e Silva,
• Sandra Lauton-Santos,
• Guilherme Rodolfo Souza de Araujo,
• Cristiane Bani Correa,
• Rogéria De Souza Nunes,
• Lysandro Pinto Borges and
• Ana Amélia Moreira Lira

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 617–636, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.48

• determined by dynamic light scattering using Zetasizer Nano ZS equipment (Malvern Instruments, UK). For this purpose, about 1,000 μL of the sample, undiluted and at a temperature of 25 °C, were inserted into a cuvette suitable for carrying out the measurements [8]. The optical properties of the samples were

Polyurethane/silk fibroin-based electrospun membranes for wound healing and skin substitute applications

• Iqra Zainab,
• Zohra Naseem,
• Syeda Rubab Batool,
• Muhammad Waqas,
• Ahsan Nazir and
• Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 591–612, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.46

• melts into continuous fibers with nano/microscale diameters [52]. It is one of the most extensively used methods for continuous fiber preparation nowadays, which works by using electrostatic forces to produce and stretch fibers from a polymer solution [53]. Typically, a polymer solution is passed

Nanomaterials in targeting amyloid-β oligomers: current advances and future directions for Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and therapy

• Shiwani Randhawa,
• Trilok Chand Saini,
• Manik Bathla,
• Rahul Bhardwaj,
• Rubina Dhiman and
• Amitabha Acharya

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 561–580, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.44

Effect of additives on the synthesis efficiency of nanoparticles by laser-induced reduction

• Rikuto Kuroda,
• Takahiro Nakamura,
• Hideki Ina and
• Shuhei Shibata

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 464–472, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.35

• agents and can form nano- and submicron particles at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, has attracted much attention as a simple and environmentally friendly particle synthesis technique. Laser-based particle synthesis methods can be roughly divided into two categories depending on whether the