Beyond the bilayer: multilayered hygroscopic actuation in pine cone scales

• Kim Ulrich,
• Max David Mylo,
• Tom Masselter,
• Fabian Scheckenbach,
• Sophia Fischerbauer,
• Martin Nopens,
• Silja Flenner,
• Imke Greving,
• Linnea Hesse and
• Thomas Speck

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1695–1710, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.119

• Pinus jeffreyi tree growing in the Botanical Garden in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, and were collected from the ground in February 2022, after they had already opened and dispersed most of their seeds. Following collection, the cones were stored in a climate-controlled environment at room temperature

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

• ; batteries; catalysis; corrosion; Review Ambient pressure XPS Electron spectroscopy has significantly contributed to the understanding of chemical and physical processes that govern the complex interactions between a solid surface and its environment. These processes play crucial roles in phenomena such as

• spectroscopy (XPS) is a powerful surface science technique that enables the investigation of modifications in the chemical environment of a sample surface and its electronic states, owing to its exceptional surface sensitivity. However, the requirement for ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) conditions previously limited

• tracking surface chemical processes in real time. Due to the scattering of the photoelectrons in a gas environment at millibar pressures, APXPS is intrinsically a photon-hungry technique. Although pioneering work on gases and liquids performed by Kai and Hans Siegbahn date back to the 1970s [1], it was

Energy spectrum and quantum phase transition of the coupled single spin and an infinitely coordinated Ising chain

• Seidali Seidov,
• Natalia Pugach and
• Anatolie Sidorenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1668–1676, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.117

• Ising chain. From a purely theoretical point of view, this model arises when studying the physics of open systems [1][2]. In this case, the chain is modelling the external environment to which the single spin is connected. In such models, it is convenient to study not only Markovian dynamics of the

• mode, but to a more complicated environment [16][17][18]. Diagonalization in the Spin Space The Hamiltonian in the spin space can be diagonalized using the formula for the determinant of a 2 × 2 block matrix. This is also known as the Fulton–Gouterman transformation [19]. This leads to two effective

Prospects of nanotechnology and natural products for cancer and immunotherapy

• Jan Filipe Andrade Santos,
• Marcela Bernardes Brasileiro,
• Pamela Danielle Cavalcante Barreto,
• Ligiane Aranha Rocha and
• José Adão Carvalho Nascimento Júnior

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1644–1667, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.116

• products from traditional Chinese medicine like baicalin and wogonin, which reverse the immunosuppressive environment of tumors [48][50]. In addition to their active effects, natural products can be used as adjuvants and aids to conventional treatments, helping to boost antitumor capacity and reduce

• T cells, controllable size, and protection of the tumor environment [131]. They also help by reducing adverse effects, increasing antitumor response, as well as increasing solubility and precision in drug delivery [132][133]. Seeking a new pharmaceutical application for procyanidines (PCs) as APIs

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

• stress, immune system activation, developmental and reproductive toxicity, and damage to the nervous system [8]. MPs possess high specific area and strong adsorption capacity, enabling them to attract pollutants from the environment. They can accumulate harmful substances such as polycyclic aromatic

• sources [18]. Figure 2 represents the different sources of MPs. The marine environment is considered as the primary sink of MPs. MPs that are generated on land are eventually transported by various modes, including surface runoff and streams, and find their way to ocean. In oceans, these particles with

• are later polymerised to produce various plastic materials. This results in the release of microplastic particles, which enter into wastewater treatment facilities through industrial effluents. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are the major contributors to microplastic pollution in the environment

Bioinspired polypropylene-based functionally graded materials and metamaterials modeling the mistletoe–host interface

• Lina M. Rojas González,
• Naeim Ghavidelnia,
• Christoph Eberl and
• Max D. Mylo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1592–1606, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.113

• failure locations can be introduced, which should have little or no effect on the overall mechanical properties in the regular product environment. A class of materials characterized by a high degree of flexibility and distribution of material properties, which enables locally adapted behavior and, thus

Transient electronics for sustainability: Emerging technologies and future directions

• Jae-Young Bae,
• Myung-Kyun Choi and
• Seung-Kyun Kang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1545–1556, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.109

• environment, thus serving as a foundational element in the realization of high-performance bioresorbable electronic systems. Fabrication strategies and scalability of bioresorbable electronics Hybrid architectures that combine the high-performance characteristics of inorganic electronic components with the

• electronic systems seamlessly interact with their environment, fulfill their intended functions, and then disappear without residue or retrieval. As the field matures, the convergence of materials science, device engineering, and systems integration will be essential to unlock the full potential of these

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

• electrical properties suitable for a wide range of practical applications [7][8][9]. PLAL has a number of advantages over other NP production methods due to the accessibility of equipment for ablation, the simplicity of the method, which does not require a special environment such as vacuum, and the ability

• temperature [5][22] or pressure [23], or the presence of a catalyst [24]. Consequently, alternative approaches for the formation of Si nanowires by laser ablation in liquid environment and under ambient conditions are of high interest. In this work, we have applied a method based on the change of the spatial

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

• of water bodies with heavy metal ions poses a significant threat to the environment and human health due to their non-degradable nature and toxicity. Metal-oriented industries such as battery manufacturing, mining, electroplating, and metal recycling are growing day by day, and so are the chances of

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 ease symptoms or slow the disease, but through tissue engineering, the aim is to restore full functioning by supporting the healing capability of the body. Nanomaterials play an important role in this process as they better mimic the natural environment of cells than conventional materials. In

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

• uses an unfocused laser beam and source NPs, ensuring a more homogeneous and controlled reaction environment [69]. One significant drawback of LAL is its very low productivity, typically only several milligrams per hour [70][71]. However, research has shown that transforming NPs into submicrometer

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

• recycled in 2015, with 12% incinerated and 79% accumulating in landfills or the natural environment [4]. Microplastics (MPs) have garnered significant attention due to their adverse impacts on human health and the ecological environment. Research primarily focuses on identifying their presence, risks, and

• sources in the environment and biota. Although MPs are produced in large quantities, effective removal techniques remain underdeveloped [5][6]. Recent studies have confirmed the widespread presence of MPs in agricultural soils and water bodies, highlighting their environmental and human health risks. In

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

• layer. EDS is again used to analyze the elemental composition of the coating. It can be seen that the coating has been compromised and Na+ has penetrated the coating. Furthermore, the AgNPs partially aggregate or migrate within the PDA layer due to changes in the local chemical environment (Supporting

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

• overcome these problems [24]. Thus, encapsulation systems create a protective environment for metallodrugs, ensuring that they are delivered to the therapeutic site intact and limiting their interaction with healthy cells. In this way, nanoencapsulation systems drastically improve the efficacy and safety

• highly selective and efficient photosensitizer delivery systems. Ir(III) complexes are excellent photosensitizers due to their highly sensitive excited-state properties in response to the surrounding environment, high photostability, and unique intracellular localization [137][138]. However, the

Ferroptosis induction by engineered liposomes for enhanced tumor therapy

• Alireza Ghasempour,
• Mohammad Amin Tokallou,
• Mohammad Reza Naderi Allaf,
• Mohsen Moradi,
• Hamideh Dehghan,
• Mahsa Sedighi,
• Mohammad-Ali Shahbazi and
• Fahimeh Lavi Arab

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1325–1349, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.97

• by six transmembrane epithelial antigens of the prostate 3 (STEAP3) in the acidic environment in the endosome. Fe+2 is then transported into the cytoplasm by the transporter for divalent metals (DMT1). Iron has various functions in the cell and can be used in different enzymatic processes or stored

• oxidation or hydrolysis processes. After the hydrolysis of free fatty acids, compounds are formed that are toxic to the human body and lower the pH value of the environment. Antioxidants such as flavonoids and vitamins C and E can be included in the formulation of liposomes to stop oxidation [138]. While

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

• thickness. Alternatively, Liu et al. [16] employed RF sputtering with a single BiVO4 target, but the volatility of Bi in a vacuum environment often led to an imbalanced Bi/V ratio, requiring precise regulation of oxygen partial pressure. Gong et al. [17] utilized DC co-sputtering of Bi and V targets to

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

• surrounding environment, including immunosuppression in T cells via PD-1/PD-L1 axis, recruitment of stem cells via CXCR4/CXCL2 chemokine axis, maturation of immune cells via membrane interactions, and various other physical/chemical interactions, uncover the emergence of cell membrane-based drug delivery

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

• embedded in hydrophilic solvents, usually water, which can carry active materials and biomolecules [11][12][13]. After hydration in an aqueous environment, the hydrogel structure is created by hydrophilic groups or regions arranged in a polymeric network [14]. Hydrogels present interesting properties

• largest organ in the body, the human skin has a critical role in the maintenance of vital functions: it provides protection to all internal organs, contributes to immune responses, and receives sensorial stimuli from the external environment [39]. The complexity of human skin makes it challenging to mimic

• . On the other hand, hydrogels and nanogels have arrived on the market as materials that resemble skin tissue, offering a hygroscopic and favorable environment for wound healing, for example. They can be combined with active ingredients that accelerate the primary goal of healing injured skin, helping

Investigation of the solubility of protoporphyrin IX in aqueous and hydroalcoholic solvent systems

• Michelly de Sá Matsuoka,
• Giovanna Carla Cadini Ruiz,
• Marcos Luciano Bruschi and
• Jéssica Bassi da Silva

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1209–1215, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.89

• self-assembly of monomers into micelles with a hydrophobic core of polypropylene oxide (PPO) and a hydrophilic corona of polyethylene oxide (PEO), creating an environment suitable for the encapsulation of hydrophobic drugs such as PpIX [15]. These micelles enhance drug solubility, protect against

Chitosan nanocomposite containing rotenoids: an alternative bioinsecticidal approach for the management of Aedes aegypti

• Maria A. A. Bertonceli,
• Vitor D. C. Cristo,
• Ivo J. Vieira,
• Francisco J. A. Lemos,
• Arnoldo R. Façanha,
• Raimundo Braz-Filho,
• Gustavo V. T. Batista,
• Luis G. M. Basso,
• Sérgio H. Seabra,
• Thalya S. R. Nogueira,
• Felipe F. Moreira,
• Arícia L. E. M. Assis,
• Antônia E. A. Oliveira and
• Kátia V. S. Fernandes

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1197–1208, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.88

• significant advancement, vector management remains the primary strategy for preventing these urban arboviruses. In this context, the development of pesticides that offer safer alternatives for the environment and human health has become urgent. In this study, a chitosan-based nanocomposite was developed as a

• investment of 16.9 million Brazilian reais in 2023 [4], the development of resistance by this vector to regularly used larvicides, which impact other organisms beneficial to the environment while presenting risks of poisoning to humans who handle them, is rampant. The adoption of new biotechnological tools

• the nanocomposite to reduce potential environmental damage, such as those reported in the literature for some metal-decorated nanomaterials and their derivatives (silver, gold, copper, zinc, titanium, and silicon) that can be highly toxic to non-target organisms in the environment [18]. The

Electronic and optical properties of chloropicrin adsorbed ZnS nanotubes: first principle analysis

• Prakash Yadav,
• Boddepalli SanthiBhushan and
• Anurag Srivastava

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1184–1196, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.87

• pronounced bandgap narrowing and enhanced visible light absorption. This anisotropic behavior is consistent with theoretical and experimental studies on nanotube systems, where adsorption-induced optical changes are highly dependent on molecular orientation and the local electronic environment [74]. The

Single-layer graphene oxide film grown on α-Al₂O₃(0001) for use as an adsorbent

• Shiro Entani,
• Mitsunori Honda,
• Masaru Takizawa and
• Makoto Kohda

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1082–1087, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.79

• were conducted into its adsorption properties. A significant accident at a nuclear facility can result in the release of substantial amounts of radioactive cesium (Cs) and strontium (Sr) into the environment [19][20]. The development of a method for reducing the volume of these radioactive waste is

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

• . Although applying US to the environment is a noninvasive mechanical stimulation, it may still cause acoustic streaming, acoustic microstreaming, and cavitation. This mechanical effect may cause fluid flow in the extracellular environment, creating temporary membrane deformation and tension on osteoblasts

• for cellular processes that are essential for bone repair and regeneration, which could explain the superior performance of hBNs in promoting osteoblast migration compared to that of BaTiO3 under US exposure. This suggests that the combination of hBNs and US may provide a more favorable environment

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

• as biomedical applications [15][16][17][18][19][20], but also extends to functional material systems that address issues such as energy [21][22][23][24][25] and environment [26][27][28][29][30]. The creation of such soft functional materials has been fostered alongside the advancement of science

• provides an optimal environment for membrane or membrane-associated proteins, thus paving the way for new bio-nanoarchitected devices. In particular, they can serve as electroactive components in sensing and energy devices. Furthermore, a unit-by-unit construction on solid surfaces to form end-on polymer

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

• , we describe structural pathways for particle generation, fragmentation, and energy coupling to the liquid environment to establish a mechanistic knowledge of fundamental and applied processes. The first chapter entitled “Ultrafast light–matter interaction directly observed via single-pulse, single

• dynamic behavior of the surrounding liquid environment. The liquid medium not only mediates energy transfer but also plays a crucial role in influencing NP generation mechanisms, shock wave propagation, and bubble dynamics. Understanding the liquid dynamics is therefore essential for optimizing process

• parameters, improving reproducibility, and tailoring material properties for specific applications. Ultrafast optical techniques such as transient absorption spectroscopy (TAS) [84][85][86][87] have been applied to investigate the influence of the liquid environment on the energy relaxation processes of