Zeolite materials with Ni and Co: synthesis and catalytic potential in the selective hydrogenation of citral

• Inocente Rodríguez-Iznaga,
• Yailen Costa Marrero,
• Tania Farias Piñeira,
• Céline Fontaine,
• Lexane Paget,
• Beatriz Concepción Rosabal,
• Arbelio Penton Madrigal,
• Vitalii Petranovskii and
• Gwendoline Lafaye

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 520–529, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.40

• -type zeolites through their main diffraction peaks indicated on the ZSA graph. Other minor phases such as quartz are also present. The SEM image shows a variety of crisscross crystals, which have the morphology expected for the zeolite types evidenced by XRD [16][17]. Very elongated crystals with

• acicular to fibrous characteristics, associated with mordenite, can be observed. Additionally, clinoptilolite–heulandite crystals with slats and tabular morphology are present. The amounts of clinoptilolite–heulandite and mordenite crystals displayed in the SEM image correspond to the intensity order of

• Andrés deposit. Some HEU crystals are indicated by a, b, and c, where a and b exhibit tabular characteristics while c has slat morphology. Mordenite crystals, marked by d, e, and f, show acicular to fibrous shapes. Elemental composition determined by X-ray fluorescence of the materials obtained by IE and

N₂⁺-implantation-induced tailoring of structural, morphological, optical, and electrical characteristics of sputtered molybdenum thin films

• Usha Rani,
• Kafi Devi,
• Divya Gupta and
• Sanjeev Aggarwal

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 495–509, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.38

• implanted with 1 × 1017 N2+·cm−2 at 30 keV using a current density of 4 µA·cm−2. Surface morphology and structural, optical, and electrical properties of the as-deposited and implanted Mo thin films have been systematically investigated. The crystallinity of Mo thin films is enhanced with increasing

• material characteristics. Ion implantation is one of the most attractive techniques because it introduces considerable changes in the surface morphology and composition of the films [13][14]. The uses of implanted Mo thin films cover a broad range of applications including microelectronics and

• range of applications [23][24][25][26][27][28]. Kim et al. [23] examined the impact of a 3 × 1017 N2+·cm−2 ion fluence on the structural characteristics, surface morphology, and thermal stability of Mo thin films. The internal stress of these films transitioned from strongly compressive to weakly

Performance optimization of a microwave-coupled plasma-based ultralow-energy ECR ion source for silicon nanostructuring

• Joy Mukherjee,
• Safiul Alam Mollick,
• Tanmoy Basu and
• Tapobrata Som

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 484–494, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.37

• software. Figure 5 presents the surface morphology of the Si surface after Ar-ion bombardment at different incidence angles. The arrow on the right-hand side indicates the direction of the ion beam concerning the surface normal. The irradiation of the silicon surface at an angle of 55° leads to no changes

• in surface morphology (Figure 5a). However, at an ion incidence angle of 58°, changes in surface morphology begin to appear, although no prominent ripple structure is observed (Figure 5b). In contrast, the bombardment of the Si surface for 1 h at an angle of 60° leads to the formation of a well

• no reaction between the inert Ar ions and the Si atoms, ensuring the absence of a chemical aspect of pattern formation. However, the native silicon oxide layer is partially sputtered. This is also a key factor in generating surface instabilities. The surface morphology largely varies due to different

Impact of adsorbate–substrate interaction on nanostructured thin films growth during low-pressure condensation

• Alina V. Dvornichenko,
• Vasyl O. Kharchenko and
• Dmitrii O. Kharchenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 473–483, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.36

• increase in its coverage and the formation of a smaller number of adsorbate islands of larger size. At elevated adsorption rates, an increase in adsorbate–substrate interactions results in the transformation of the surface morphology and the formation of percolating adsorbate structures. Deposition onto

• multicomponent substrates leads to the formation of a stationary surface morphology with an elevated number of adsorbate islands of smaller size, compared to one-component substrates. This study provides a deep insight into the peculiarities of nanostructured thin films’ growth in low-pressure systems with

• ], sensors [5], and catalysts [6][7][8]. Nanostructured thin films grown via low-pressure deposition methods have garnered significant attention because of their diverse applications in electronics, optics, catalysis, and sensors [9]. The ability to precisely control properties such as morphology

Synthetic-polymer-assisted antisense oligonucleotide delivery: targeted approaches for precision disease treatment

• Ana Cubillo Alvarez,
• Dylan Maguire and
• Ruairí P. Brannigan

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 435–463, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.34

Biomimetics and bioinspired surfaces: from nature to theory and applications

• Rhainer Guillermo Ferreira,
• Thies H. Büscher,
• Manuela Rebora,
• Poramate Manoonpong,
• Zhendong Dai and
• Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 418–421, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.32

• Rhainer Guillermo Ferreira Thies H. Buscher Manuela Rebora Poramate Manoonpong Zhendong Dai Stanislav N. Gorb Lestes Lab, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil Department of Functional Morphology and Biomechanics, Kiel University, Am Botanischen Garten 1–9, 24098

• Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing, China 10.3762/bjnano.16.32 Keywords: adhesives; bioengineering; biomimetics; drag reduction; functional morphology; insects; medical coatings

Size control of nanoparticles synthesized by pulsed laser ablation in liquids using donut-shaped beams

• Abdel Rahman Altakroury,
• Oleksandr Gatsa,
• Farbod Riahi,
• Zongwen Fu,
• Miroslava Flimelová,
• Andrei Samokhvalov,
• Stephan Barcikowski,
• Carlos Doñate-Buendía,
• Alexander V. Bulgakov and
• Bilal Gökce

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 407–417, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.31

• plasma temperature and pressure distribution differ from the plasma in a Gaussian beam. These significant differences in pressure and temperature distribution can play a role in the formation of bubbles with different morphology and different expansion/collapsing rates. Recent simulations of plasma

• top-view setup was applied to observe the bubble morphology evolution on a transparent yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) target. The YAG crystal has a low thermal conductivity and a high laser-ablation threshold, minimizing the influence of the ablation products on cavitation bubble dynamics and, thus

• the morphology and size of the NPs synthesized by PLAL, the colloidal samples were drop-cast on a silicon wafer and dried for microscopic analysis. All NPs were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM, Quanta 400 FEG, FEI Company, USA and TESCAN MIRA3 LMH, Brno, Czech Republic). The

ReactorAFM/STM – dynamic reactions on surfaces at elevated temperature and atmospheric pressure

• Tycho Roorda,
• Hamed Achour,
• Matthijs A. van Spronsen,
• Marta E. Cañas-Ventura,
• Sander B. Roobol,
• Willem Onderwaater,
• Mirthe Bergman,
• Peter van der Tuijn,
• Gertjan van Baarle,
• Johan W. Bakker,
• Joost W. M. Frenken and
• Irene M. N. Groot

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 397–406, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.30

• AFM; model catalysts; nc-AFM; operando catalysis; qPlus tuning fork sensor; Introduction Operando catalysis is the field of research that monitors the structure, composition, and morphology of a catalyst while simultaneously investigating its activity, reactivity, and selectivity under industrially

• separate quadrupole mass spectrometer (QMS) at the exhaust of the reactor chamber is equipped with its own turbo pump allowing for a direct correlation between surface morphology and catalytic properties by measuring the gases that leave the reactor. AFM/STM reactor The main objective in the design of the

Engineered PEG–PCL nanoparticles enable sensitive and selective detection of sodium dodecyl sulfate: a qualitative and quantitative analysis

• Soni Prajapati and
• Ranjana Singh

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 385–396, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.29

• . Polystyrene latex absorption coefficient and refractive index were used to measure synthesized nanoparticles, prefilled in the software with values of 0.01 and 1.59, respectively. All measurements were performed at 25 °C. The surface morphology of PEG–PCL nanoparticles was analyzed using scanning electron

• delivery and biosensing. Further insights into the size and morphology of the PEG–PCL NPs were obtained through electron microscopy. Scanning electron microscopy was used to examine the surface structure and to conduct a quantitative size distribution analysis. The SEM images (Figure 2c) revealed that the

• PEG–PCL NPs have smooth and homogenous surfaces with small pore sizes. The nanoparticles demonstrated high uniformity and were predominantly quasi-spherical in shape, with an average size of 53.7 ± 10 nm. This quasi-spherical morphology is advantageous for many applications, as it provides a high

Development of a mucoadhesive drug delivery system and its interaction with gastric cells

• Ahmet Baki Sahin,
• Serdar Karakurt and
• Deniz Sezlev Bilecen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 371–384, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.28

• the drugs within the mucus microenvironment of the stomach and, thus, may lead to elevated local activity or absorption of the therapeutic agents from the mucosa. Results and Discussion Morphology of nanoparticles After the synthesis of alginate (Alg) and Eudragit-coated alginate (EudAlg

• nanoparticles Morphology of nanoparticles The morphological characterization of nanoparticles was done via scanning electron microscopy (SEM, Zeiss, GeminiSEM500) and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM, Ziess, GeminiSEM500). For SEM analysis, nanoparticles were air-dried on SEM stabs and coated

Pulsed laser in liquid grafting of gold nanoparticle–carbon support composites

• Madeleine K. Wilsey,
• Teona Taseska,
• Qishen Lyu,
• Connor P. Cox and
• Astrid M. Müller

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 349–361, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.26

• scattering by the carbon fibers. The pulsed laser-grafted gold nanoparticles exhibited cauliflower morphology with approximately 200 nm diameter and no detectable carbonaceous shells (Figure 2B and cf. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) data below). Assembly of gold nanoparticles by nanosecond laser

• ) peak maxima of laser-grafted gold nanoparticles were 1.8 or 1.7 times higher than that of analogous conventionally prepared gold nanoparticles, respectively, indicating nonequilibrium faceting, consistent with the observed cauliflower morphology. The (220) and (222) peak heights did not change as a

Tailoring of physical properties of RF-sputtered ZnTe films: role of substrate temperature

• Kafi Devi,
• Usha Rani,
• Arun Kumar,
• Divya Gupta and
• Sanjeev Aggarwal

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 333–348, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.25

• the optical bandgap of the films can be tuned from 1.47 ± 0.02 eV to 3.11 ± 0.14 eV. The surface morphology of the films studied using atomic force microscopy reveals that there is uniform grain growth on the surface. Various morphological parameters such as roughness, particle size, particle density

• resistivity of the films depends on the structure, grain boundary defects, and surface morphology of the films. These properties can be altered by varying the deposition method as well as the deposition parameters. In literature, there are several reports of zinc telluride films deposited using various

• ][18][19][20][21][22][23] which show that chemical composition and morphology of the substrate affect the properties of grown films. Therefore, a suitable substrate needs to selected before the deposition of films. The thermal expansion coefficient of substrate and the lattice mismatch between film and

Graphene oxide–chloroquine conjugate induces DNA damage in A549 lung cancer cells through autophagy modulation

• Braham Dutt Arya,
• Sandeep Mittal,
• Prachi Joshi,
• Alok Kumar Pandey,
• Jaime E. Ramirez-Vick,
• Govind Gupta and
• Surinder P. Singh

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 316–332, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.24

• -via reflex spectrometer, Tokyo, Japan) with a 514 nm Nd:Yag laser as the excitation source. The optical properties were measured employing a UV–vis spectrophotometer (Cary 5000 UV-VIS-NIR, Agilent, CA, USA) in the 200–800 nm range. The morphology of GO nanosheets was analyzed employing a high

• ][51]. Further, the morphology and topography of GO nanosheets were analyzed employing atomic force microscopy. Supporting Information File 1, Figure S2 reveals the appearance of few layered interlocked GO nanosheets, and the topographical analysis reveals the thickness in the range of 0.6 to 1.06 nm

Fabrication and evaluation of BerNPs regarding the growth and development of Streptococcus mutans

• Tuyen Huu Nguyen,
• Hong Thanh Pham,
• Kieu Kim Thanh Nguyen,
• Loan Hong Ngo,
• Anh Ngoc Tuan Mai,
• Thu Hoang Anh Lam,
• Ngan Thi Kim Phan,
• Dung Tien Pham,
• Duong Thuy Hoang,
• Thuc Dong Nguyen and
• Lien Thi Xuan Truong

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 308–315, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.23

• . The effect of BerNPs on S. mutans cell membranes FE-SEM analysis revealed that, under normal culture conditions, S. mutans displayed typical streptococcal morphology, characterized by spherical shapes arranged in chains or pairs. The cell surface appeared smooth, uniformly colored, and free of

• wrinkles (Figure 4A). However, after exposure to BerNPs, significant alterations in bacterial cell morphology were observed (Figure 4B). The cell membrane was severely compromised, exhibiting wrinkled and disrupted borders, leading to membrane rupture. This damage caused the release of intracellular

Enhancing mechanical properties of chitosan/PVA electrospun nanofibers: a comprehensive review

• Nur Areisman Mohd Salleh,
• Amalina Muhammad Afifi,
• Fathiah Mohamed Zuki and
• Hanna Sofia SalehHudin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 286–307, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.22

• viscoelastic deformation and sliding. Morphological properties and structure Mechanical properties can often be correlated with the morphology and structure of the nanofibers [143]. The use of optical microscopes in obtaining nanofiber images is quite rare because of the relatively low resolution, but it is

• electron microscopy (SEM) and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) are more commonly used to analyze the fiber diameter, distribution, and overall surface morphology [144]. Microscopic images obtained from these techniques help to identify defects such as beading or non-uniformity in fibers

• microscopy has been used to investigate morphology as well as the nanomechanical properties of individual fibers, including magnetization, friction, and mechanical strength [147]. These imaging techniques are critical for linking the mechanical behavior to the microstructure of the fibers. Based on fiber

Emerging strategies in the sustainable removal of antibiotics using semiconductor-based photocatalysts

• Yunus Ahmed,
• Keya Rani Dutta,
• Parul Akhtar,
• Md. Arif Hossen,
• Md. Jahangir Alam,
• Obaid A. Alharbi,
• Hamad AlMohamadi and
• Abdul Wahab Mohammad

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 264–285, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.21

• without modification with suitable dopants. Chen and his colleagues [86] synthesized nanoscale Bi2O3 and observed little degradation of TC. Modification of Bi2O3 with MnO2, changed the morphology from nanorods to nanosheets. This nanosheet structure showed a higher TC removal efficiency than pure Bi2O3

• morphology and textural structure of g-C3N4, which improved its solar absorption and charge-carrier transportation. The photocatalytic TC decomposition rate was 3.32 times higher in pyridazine-doped g-C3N4 than in the unmodified form [103]. Several studies have shown that heterojunctions formed by combining

Radiosensitizing properties of dual-functionalized carbon nanostructures loaded with temozolomide

• Radmila Milenkovska,
• Nikola Geskovski,
• Dushko Shalabalija,
• Ljubica Mihailova,
• Petre Makreski,
• Dushko Lukarski,
• Igor Stojkovski,
• Maja Simonoska Crcarevska and
• Kristina Mladenovska

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 229–251, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.18

• [48][49][50][51][52][53]. Morphology In the SEM images of the MWCNTs-COOH (presented in our previous study [43]), a dense structure of randomly aggregated, convoluted, and highly tangled tubes was observed. The image of MWCNTs-G shows a hybrid structure of multiwalled nanotubes dispersed within the

• structures attached to the graphene sheets, attributed dominantly to PEG6000. No clear distinction regarding the morphology of single- and dual-functionalized CNs and structures with and without TMZ could be made with the used imaging technique. Also, no morphological differences were observed between the

Synthesis and the impact of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on the viability and activity of rhizobacteria

• Bedah Rupaedah,
• Indrika Novella,
• Atiek Rostika Noviyanti,
• Diana Rakhmawaty Eddy,
• Anna Safarrida,
• Abdul Hapid,
• Zhafira Amila Haqqa,
• Suryana Suryana,
• Irwan Kurnia and
• Fathiyah Inayatirrahmi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 216–228, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.17

• using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, followed by analysis to construct a phylogenetic tree. nHA was found to meet the required quality criteria, exhibiting a spherical morphology with an average particle size of 68 nm and a porosity of 54.78%. The nHA carrier demonstrated favorable physical attributes to

• . The morphology of the analyzed sample, observed through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) at magnifications of 15,000× and 50,000× are depicted in Figure 3. Figure 3 provides a clear view of the sample demonstrating spherical shapes with a consistent particle size distribution. The SEM analysis

• (Tb) are gram-positive rhizobacteria with rod-like morphology, as illustrated in Figure 10. Conclusion Nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) was synthesized successfully using a hydrothermal method, and XRD analysis confirmed its alignment with the ICSD standard #154781. The measured crystal size of nHA was 34.27

Recent advances in photothermal nanomaterials for ophthalmic applications

• Jiayuan Zhuang,
• Linhui Jia,
• Chenghao Li,
• Rui Yang,
• Jiapeng Wang,
• Wen-an Wang,
• Heng Zhou and
• Xiangxia Luo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 195–215, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.16

• ], and overcoming barriers in drug delivery [53]. Furthermore, the precise adjustment of the morphology and particle size of LSPR metals allows for the fine-tuning of their characteristic absorption within the range of 650 to 1350 nm. This range falls outside the absorption spectrum of the eye’s aqueous

• therapeutic effects in humans [213]. The safety profile of photothermal nanomaterials is influenced by various factors, including their morphology, structure, concentration, photothermal stability, mechanical strength, and surface chemistry [214]. Enhancements in biocompatibility and stability can be achieved

• development cycles and high cost. The rapid advancement in AI and machine learning is revolutionizing material design and screening processes [219]. Machine learning has achieved significant success in predicting various material properties, including morphology, toxicity, photothermal characteristics

Probing the potential of rare earth elements in the development of new anticancer drugs: single molecule studies

• Josiane A. D. Batista,
• Rayane M. de Oliveira,
• Carlos H. M. Lima,
• Milton L. Lana Júnior,
• Virgílio C. dos Anjos,
• Maria J. V. Bell and
• Márcio S. Rocha

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 187–194, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.15

• from our AFM assays. Without any rare earth in the sample, the deposited DNA molecules exhibit the usual 2D worm-like chain morphology [23]. The concentration of rare earths used in each case was 1 μM, which is sufficiently high to able DNA compaction in the present cases (if such compaction actually

• experiments performed here was to confirm the ability of neodymium and erbium to condense DNA at high concentrations (>0.5 μM for neodymium and >0.05 μM for erbium). Furthermore, these assays allowed us to estimate the typical shape and size of these condensates. They present a globular morphology with

A review of metal-organic frameworks and polymers in mixed matrix membranes for CO₂ capture

• Charlotte Skjold Qvist Christensen,
• Nicholas Hansen,
• Mahboubeh Motadayen,
• Nina Lock,
• Martin Lahn Henriksen and
• Jonathan Quinson

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 155–186, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.14

• functionalization of MOFs before MMM preparation can enhance MOF–polymer compatibility by enabling the formation of hydrogen bonds between the MOF and the hydrogen bond donors in the polymer matrix [33]. 3.5 Importance of interfacial morphology An optimal MOF–polymer matrix interface, schematically illustrated in

• Figure 6a, is crucial for the gas separation performance of MOF-based MMMs, as it helps overcome defect formation and control interface morphology. There are five types of common defects for MOF-based MMMs, namely (1) voids around the MOF, Figure 6b, (2) rigidified polymer around the MOF, Figure 6c, (3

TiO₂ immobilized on 2D mordenite: effect of hydrolysis conditions on structural, textural, and optical characteristics of the nanocomposites

• Marina G. Shelyapina,
• Rosario Isidro Yocupicio-Gaxiola,
• Gleb A. Valkovsky and
• Vitalii Petranovskii

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 128–140, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.12

• treatment in air is eliminated in the process of crystallization at 400–550 °C; thus, titanium dioxide nanoparticles are obtained [29]. In this study we investigate in detail the influence of the hydrolysis medium and the duration of the hydrolytic process on composition, local structure, morphology

• calcination, all composites have a similar morphology. Thin plates of about 0.5 μm in size covered with nanoparticles of about 10 nm in size. The samples obtained by hydrolysis in 70% ethanol solution exhibit a more foam-like shape. Moreover, hydrolysis in 70% ethanol solution for 24 h results in the

• regulate the growth of nanoparticles in the interlayer space (e.g., the temperature of hydrolysis) and their morphology, as well as to investigate the influence of synthesis conditions on the target properties. Nevertheless, the successful application of zeolite pillaring using an oxide material other than

Characterization of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum GP258

• Prashantkumar Siddappa Chakra,
• Aishwarya Banakar,
• Shriram Narayan Puranik,
• Vishwas Kaveeshwar,
• C. R. Ravikumar and
• Devaraja Gayathri

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 78–89, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.8

• measurements were employed to analyze the morphology, dimensions, and elemental composition of the generated nanoparticles. The experimental outcomes confirmed the presence of hexagonal wurtzite-structured ZnO NPs with an average size of 10 nm. The colloidal system demonstrated excellent stability with a zeta

• ZnO NPs confirms the XRD results, that is, the hexagonal wurtzite structure (Figure 3). SEM and EDX analysis SEM was used to analyze the surface morphology of a modified nanocomposite film, and the image displays a consistent coverage of a web-like structure. Close-up views revealed a crumpled and

• . Later, bacterial colonies were screened, and pure cultures were maintained at 4 °C. A comprehensive analytical scheme was adopted to identify the most promising bacterial isolates, that is, Gram’s reaction, morphology, catalase activity, endospore staining, and carbohydrate fermentation profiling using

Instance maps as an organising concept for complex experimental workflows as demonstrated for (nano)material safety research

• Benjamin Punz,
• Maja Brajnik,
• Joh Dokler,
• Jaleesia D. Amos,
• Litty Johnson,
• Katie Reilly,
• Anastasios G. Papadiamantis,
• Amaia Green Etxabe,
• Lee Walker,
• Diego S. T. Martinez,
• Steffi Friedrichs,
• Klaus M. Weltring,
• Nazende Günday-Türeli,
• Claus Svendsen,
• Christine Ogilvie Hendren,
• Mark R. Wiesner,
• Martin Himly,
• Iseult Lynch and
• Thomas E. Exner

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 57–77, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.7

• of the material’s morphology, as well as the nature of the bonds between the surface and core. This level of detail can only be gained by understanding how the nanomaterial is synthesised, which is where instance maps will be a critical tool. Example 2: Monitoring nanomaterial transformation in

Bioinspired nanofilament coatings for scale reduction on steel

• Siad Dahir Ali,
• Mette Heidemann Rasmussen,
• Jacopo Catalano,
• Christian Husum Frederiksen and
• Tobias Weidner

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 25–34, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.3

• – we can conclude that nanofilaments can be deposited on steel surfaces and that the grown structures render the steel surface super-hydrophobic [24]. The morphology and function of the SNF steel coatings remain intact during the shear stress test. The SEM image of the SNF coating after shear exposure

• silicone nanofilaments on steel surfaces, a novel application that has not been previously reported. The results indicate that SNF coatings can effectively render steel surfaces super-hydrophobic, as evidenced by high contact angles, high droplet mobility, and stable morphology under shear stress and