Various CVD-grown ZnO nanostructures for nanodevices and interdisciplinary applications

• The-Long Phan,
• Le Viet Cuong,
• Vu Dinh Lam and
• Ngoc Toan Dang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1390–1399, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.112

• annealing Zn powder under atmospheric pressure conditions, we collected nanocrystals with various morphologies, including rods, pencils, sheets, combs, tetrapods, and multilegs. Raman scattering study reveals that the samples are monophasic with a hexagonal structure, and fall into the P63mc space group

• surface effects dependent on the surface-to-volume ratio, which directly influences the electronic structure and the crystal structure symmetry. Thus, the study and fabrication of nanomaterials not only aim at exploring novel approaches of quantum physics, but also at realizing new multifunctional

• SEM micrographs of some 1D-type nanostructures. They were grown at temperatures T = 620–630 °C. The first structure is typical of hexagonal-prism-shaped nanorods, named R1 and R2 in Figure 2a,b. Their diameter can be of several tens to hundreds of nanometres, and their length is about 10–15 μm. The

A biomimetic approach towards a universal slippery liquid infused surface coating

• Ryan A. Faase,
• Madeleine H. Hummel,
• AnneMarie V. Hasbrook,
• Andrew P. Carpenter and
• Joe E. Baio

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1376–1389, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.111

• composition of the layer was determined by XPS. Surface roughness was evaluated using AFM to confirm successful formation of a porous structure. Finally, ordering of specific chemical groups within our PDA SLIPS layer was explored via SFG spectroscopy. Initially, each functionalization step was assessed

• through static water contact angle measurements, the results of which can be found in Figure 2. The observed static water contact angles taken from the three different bare substrates varied slightly, with COC as the most hydrophobic one because of its hydrocarbon chemical structure. As these substrates

• roughness of all samples with the final layer of the coating were not significantly different from one another, suggesting universal attachment of the SLIPS porous component. The final structure of oxidative polymerization for dopamine into PDA is not fully agreed upon [20][44][45]. Therefore, information

Green synthesis of carbon dot structures from Rheum Ribes and Schottky diode fabrication

• Muhammed Taha Durmus and
• Ebru Bozkurt

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1369–1375, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.110

• steady-state fluorescence measurements. In the second part of the study, CDs were dripped onto silicon substrates, and a CDs thin film was formed by evaporation. A diode structure was obtained by evaporating gold with the shadow mask technique on the CDs film, and the current–voltage characteristics of

• synthesis methods to obtain CDs from natural products are generally divided into top-down and bottom-up approaches, depending on the carbon source and the process used. In top-down syntheses, materials of desired size and structure are obtained from a bulk material. In bottom-up syntheses, larger

• herbaceous plant with yellowish-white flowers grows from May to June. Rheum ribes is the only Rheum species growing in Turkey. Flavonoids, stilbenes, and anthraquinones in its structure are the main phenolic components that provide a potential antioxidant effect to this plant. The young shoots and leaf stems

Out-of-plane polarization induces a picosecond photoresponse in rhombohedral stacked bilayer WSe₂

• Guixian Liu,
• Yufan Wang,
• Zhoujuan Xu,
• Zhouxiaosong Zeng,
• Lanyu Huang,
• Cuihuan Ge and
• Xiao Wang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1362–1368, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.109

• , bilayer WSe2 can be divided into 3-rhombohedral (3R) and 2-hexagonal (2H) phases [24][26][38]. When two layers are stacked antiparallel, bilayer WSe2 exhibits a hexagonal stacked (H-stacked) structure with inversion symmetry. In contrast, artificially stacking two layers in parallel to form a rhombohedral

• stacked (R-stacked) structure (as illustrated in Figure 1a) disrupts the OOP mirror symmetry. Because of differences in the stacking order, 3R WSe2 can exist in two forms, AB and BA, which determine the polarization direction (see Supporting Information File 1, Figure S1). We define the bilayer WSe2

• probe, weakening the photocurrent suppression. This results in an exponential recovery with a response time τ, causing a typical symmetric dip in the TRPC curve at zero delay. Crystal structure and the OOP polarization of 3R WSe2. (a) Crystal structure of 3R bilayer WSe2. The blue and purple spheres

Investigation of Hf/Ti bilayers for the development of transition-edge sensor microcalorimeters

• Victoria Y. Safonova,
• Anna V. Gordeeva,
• Anton V. Blagodatkin,
• Dmitry A. Pimanov,
• Anton A. Yablokov and
• Andrey L. Pankratov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1353–1361, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.108

• compared to the full-size films. This is because at the edges of the structure, the film thickness may differ from that at the center. Smooth edges are also necessary for good contact with subsequent layers. For this reason, special attention is paid to the development of technology for creating structures

• Figure 3. Samples A1–A4 One can see from Table 1 and Figure 3 that the width of the superconducting transition in all the measured samples A1–A4 of square geometry decreases with the size of the structure. The smallest sample A4 (Figure 3d) exhibited the narrowest transition. This bridge has been

• effects are still observed in samples A1 and A2, as discussed in the previous section. Discussion To answer the question of what determines the transition width of R(T) of the measured samples, we compare the sharpest transition in structure A4 with the theoretical curve calculated using the Aslamazov

Hymenoptera and biomimetic surfaces: insights and innovations

• Vinicius Marques Lopez,
• Carlo Polidori and
• Rhainer Guillermo Ferreira

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1333–1352, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.107

• ]. Traditionally, this order is divided into “Symphyta” (sawflies) and Apocrita. The primary distinction between sawflies and Apocrita lies in their body structure: Sawflies lack a “wasp waist” and exhibit a broad connection between the abdomen and thorax, similar to other insects. In contrast, Apocrita are

• region of the insect. This structure is fundamental for generating flight power and precise wing adjustments. The remainder of the abdomen is known as the metasoma. The articulation between the mesosoma and metasoma, marked by the wasp waist (or petiole), enhances the maneuverability of the metasoma and

• could achieve enhanced compactness and versatility, allowing for easy transport and storage, as well as efficient adaptation to various environments and mission requirements. Microwasps exhibit remarkable adaptations in their wing structure, offering unique insights for biomimetic applications. Many

Nanoarchitectonics with cetrimonium bromide on metal nanoparticles for linker-free detection of toxic metal ions and catalytic degradation of 4-nitrophenol

• Akash Kumar and
• Raja Gopal Rayavarapu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1312–1332, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.106

• high strength to nanoparticles, the use of such nanoparticles is limited in sensing, catalysis, and biomedical applications because of post-synthesis functionalization, morphology, and toxicity [6][7][8]. CTAB is a resilient molecule on the nanoparticle surface because of its micellar structure and

• average size of the nanoparticles was calculated using ImageJ software (USA). The crystal structure of CTAB-capped gold and silver nanoparticles was determined using XRD (Rigaku Smartlab, Japan) in a 2θ range of 35° to 80°. The nanoparticle solutions were air-dried, and the obtained powders (20 mg) were

• structure of the synthesized silver and gold nanoparticles, silver and gold nanospheres capped with CTAB were measured with XRD (Figure 2e). The most common crystal structure of gold and silver in nanoparticles is face-centered cubic (FCC). In the XRD pattern of FCC CTAB-AuNS, we observe major diffraction

Interaction of graphene oxide with tannic acid: computational modeling and toxicity mitigation in C. elegans

• Romana Petry,
• James M. de Almeida,
• Francine Côa,
• Felipe Crasto de Lima,
• Diego Stéfani T. Martinez and
• Adalberto Fazzio

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1297–1311, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.105

• , phototransformation, and degradation [8]. Furthermore, because of the presence of sites for different types of interaction mechanisms (i.e., hydrogen bonding, van der Waals interaction, and π–π stacking), its structure favors the adsorption of different molecules (i.e., biomolecules and organic pollutants) and metal

• processes is missing. Tannic acid (TA) is an environmentally abundant and commercially available polyphenol with relevant industrial and technological applications [17][18][19][20]. TA’s structure comprises five digallic acid units ester-linked to a glucose core. These pyrogallol hydroxy groups participate

• possible to identify interactions between these groups and GO’s carbon structure and between carbon atoms of both structures. Furthermore, we analyzed the maximum heights of TA-plus-GO conformations among the snapshots. The values range from 1.5 to 3.0 nm, which corroborates with AFM topography results and

Mn-doped ZnO nanopowders prepared by sol–gel and microwave-assisted sol–gel methods and their photocatalytic properties

• Cristina Maria Vlăduț,
• Crina Anastasescu,
• Silviu Preda,
• Oana Catalina Mocioiu,
• Simona Petrescu,
• Jeanina Pandele-Cusu,
• Dana Culita,
• Veronica Bratan,
• Ioan Balint and
• Maria Zaharescu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1283–1296, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.104

• and biological sensing [38][39][40]. The optical, thermal, and photocatalytic [40] reactivity of ZnO can also be improved with this method without changing its basic hexagonal structure. Consequently, the photodegradation of aqueous organic compounds triggered by manganese-doped ZnO still provides

• characteristic of Mn–O bond vibrations [44]. Based on the FTIR spectra, we can assume that during the gelation process a zinc-based gel with a structure similar to the one reported by Moezzi [46] was obtained. The primary distinction between the samples prepared by the two methods discussed in this article (SG

• crystallization, consistent with the results from XRD and SEM analyses. Additionally, bands at 3437 and 1613 cm−1 correspond to the vibrational modes of hydroxy groups (OH) bonded to the surface of the ZnO powders. X-ray diffraction The crystalline structure of the samples thermally treated at 500 °C was analyzed

New design of operational MEMS bridges for measurements of properties of FEBID-based nanostructures

• Bartosz Pruchnik,
• Krzysztof Kwoka,
• Ewelina Gacka,
• Dominik Badura,
• Piotr Kunicki,
• Andrzej Sierakowski,
• Paweł Janus,
• Tomasz Piasecki and
• Teodor Gotszalk

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1273–1282, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.103

• shown to work as traceable displacement generators [34]. When a MEMS bridge is cut in the middle to form two separate cantilevers (Figure 2a), the two coincident edges create a region of interest (RoI) where the distance between the cantilevers is a function of the structure deflection (Figure 2a

• analyser to assess the properties of the active device. The measured level of vibration of the MEMS bridge at a known temperature allows its stiffness to be determined with an accuracy of 5% [38]. First, the thermomechanical noise of the structure vibration was measured, then the displacement of the

• only for the visual assessment of the shape and dimensions of a structure, but also for the observation of movement and deflection of an opMEMS. At the same time, the ion beam allows for local doping of the substrate and anisotropic milling. The NanoLab 600i also provides three gas injection systems

The role of a tantalum interlayer in enhancing the properties of Fe₃O₄ thin films

• Hai Dang Ngo,
• Vo Doan Thanh Truong,
• Van Qui Le,
• Hoai Phuong Pham and
• Thi Kim Hang Pham

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1253–1259, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.101

• morphological, structural, and magnetic properties of the deposited samples were characterized with atomic force microscopy, X-ray diffractometry, and vibrating sample magnetometry. The polycrystalline Fe3O4 film grown on MgO/Ta/SiO2/Si(100) presented very interesting morphology and structure characteristics

• . More importantly, changes in grain size and structure due to the effect of the MgO/Ta buffering layers have a strong impact on saturation magnetization and coercivity of Fe3O4 thin films compared to cases of no or just a single buffering layer. Keywords: buffer layer; Fe3O4; magnetite; RF magnetron

• . Sample 3, grown on the MgO/Ta/SiO2 multilayer structure, reveals the largest value of 31.4 ± 1.4 nm. In addition, the Fe3O4 samples present quite different root-mean-square (RMS) roughness values of 0.94 ± 0.09 nm, 1.29 ± 0.14 nm, and 3.58 ± 0.58 nm for samples 1, 2 and 3, respectively. Sample 3 with the

Dual-functionalized architecture enables stable and tumor cell-specific SiO₂NPs in complex biological fluids

• Iris Renata Sousa Ribeiro,
• Raquel Frenedoso da Silva,
• Romênia Ramos Domingues,
• Adriana Franco Paes Leme and
• Mateus Borba Cardoso

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1238–1252, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.100

• increase in the hydrodynamic diameter for the SiO2NPs-ZW-FO may be associated with their subtle aggregation after the addition of folate or simply by the change in the dynamic structure of the particle since folate is hydrophobic [35] and can alter the arrangement of water molecules around the NP. Zeta

• groups would not be available to contribute to the surface charge and the ZW structure has a net neutral charge, which does not interfere with the NP charge. The maintenance of the negative charge can be explained by the existence of remaining silanol groups on the surface of SiO2NPs, resulting from a

• ; with the addition of APTES, there is an increase of one more nitrogen, and after the insertion of folate, six more nitrogen atoms are added to the structure of SiO2NPs. According to this technique, the overall amount of nitrogen for ZW, APTES, and folate on the surface of SiO2NPs were 32 mmol·g–1, 11

Enhanced catalytic reduction through in situ synthesized gold nanoparticles embedded in glucosamine/alginate nanocomposites

• Chi-Hien Dang,
• Le-Kim-Thuy Nguyen,
• Minh-Trong Tran,
• Van-Dung Le,
• Nguyen Minh Ty,
• T. Ngoc Han Pham,
• Hieu Vu-Quang,
• Tran Thi Kim Chi,
• Tran Thi Huong Giang,
• Nguyen Thi Thanh Tu and
• Thanh-Danh Nguyen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1227–1237, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.99

• microscopy (TEM) and selected area electron diffraction (SAED) were carried out using a JEOL JEM-2100 instrument. Crystal structure characterizations of AuNPs were carried out via XRD diffraction. Zeta potential and dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements were carried out on gel solutions (1.0 mg·mL−1

• the initial mass), suggesting the presence of inorganic components within the nanocomposite. SEM and TEM analyses were performed to determine the morphology, and XRD and SAED patterns were used to evaluate the crystalline structure of AuNPs@GluN/Alg, as illustrated in Figure 4. The SEM images show

• crystalline structure of AuNPs was determined through XRD and SAED analysis. The XRD pattern showed Bragg reflections at 2θ values of 38.1°, 44.1°, and 64.5°, associated to, respectively, the (111), (200), and (220) planes of face-centered cubic (fcc) Au (card no. 96-901-1613) [39][40]. Moreover, the SAED

A low-kiloelectronvolt focused ion beam strategy for processing low-thermal-conductance materials with nanoampere currents

• Annalena Wolff,
• Nico Klingner,
• William Thompson,
• Yinghong Zhou,
• Jinying Lin and
• Yin Xiao

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1197–1207, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.97

• , collagen’s fibrillar structure, visible by microscopy, is denatured by heat to give gelatin that lacks any fixed structure [22][23], making heat damage easily recognizable. Despite the focus on Ga ions impacting in skin (simulations) and collagen (experimental), the broader results presented here are true

• observed structure appears the same as for the previously reported reduced-heat approach and microtome results of the sample [17]. The experimental results obtained from the cross-sectioning and the TEM lamella comparison are in good agreement with the predictions from the simulations and the proposed

Synthesis, characterization and anticancer effect of doxorubicin-loaded dual stimuli-responsive smart nanopolymers

• Ömür Acet,
• Pavel Kirsanov,
• Burcu Önal Acet,
• Inessa Halets-Bui,
• Dzmitry Shcharbin,
• Şeyda Ceylan Cömert and
• Mehmet Odabaşı

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1189–1196, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.96

• with the inclusion of the active molecule DOX in the structure. Also, the peak around 1722 cm−1, attributed to C=O stretching bands in SNPs, shifted with increasing intensity to 1700 cm−1 after addition of DOX to polymeric structure. N–H scissoring and NH bending bands around 1620 cm−1 showed up with

• increasing intensity in DOX-SNPs [33]. The inset in Figure 2 shows DOX-SNPs (red) and pure SNPs (white). Based on these results, the successful incorporation of DOX into SNPs has been demonstrated. Surface morphology and structure of the obtained SNPs were investigated by SEM. As seen in Figure 3, the SNPs

• structure with a low carrying capacity may not provide the desired effect. DOX loading of SNPs was conducted as previously mentioned in section “Preparation of DOX-SNPs”. The DOX-loading capacity of smart nanopolymers was investigated in the concentration range of 1–9 µM (5 mg SNPs in 5 mL 0.05 M phosphate

AI-assisted models to predict chemotherapy drugs modified with C₆₀ fullerene derivatives

• Jonathan-Siu-Loong Robles-Hernández,
• Dora Iliana Medina,
• Katerin Aguirre-Hurtado,
• Marlene Bosquez,
• Roberto Salcedo and
• Alan Miralrio

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1170–1188, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.95

• for Sustainable Manufacturing, Monterrey 64849, Mexico Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito exterior s/n, Ciudad Universitaria, Coyoacán, 04510, Ciudad de México, Mexico 10.3762/bjnano.15.95 Abstract Employing quantitative structure–activity

• relationship (QSAR)/ quantitative structure–property relationship (QSPR) models, this study explores the application of fullerene derivatives as nanocarriers for breast cancer chemotherapy drugs. Isolated drugs and two drug–fullerene complexes (i.e., drug–pristine C60 fullerene and drug–carboxyfullerene C60

• high biological activity in plants [28] and within mitochondrial dynamics [29]. Since the evaluation of novel drugs is a task that requires significant human and material resources, innovative strategies have been formulated as alternatives. Quantitative structure–activity and quantitative structure

Quantum-to-classical modeling of monolayer Ge₂Se₂ and its application in photovoltaic devices

• Anup Shrivastava,
• Shivani Saini,
• Dolly Kumari,
• Sanjai Singh and
• Jost Adam

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1153–1169, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.94

• each Ge and Se). More precisely, we can observe two sub-layers corresponding to a crystallogen (Ge) and a chalcogen (Se), which are designate as top and bottom moieties. From Figure 2, we can also notice that the structure of monolayer Ge2Se2 is identical to the puckered phosphorene (simple

• orthorhombic structure) with space group symmetry of Pmn21 () in 2D space. The geometry-optimized lattice parameters a and b are found to be 4.13 and 3.99 Å, respectively. The bond lengths between consecutive crystallogen and chalcogen (Ge–Se) are 2.59 and 2.67 Å in the horizontal and vertical directions

• . Furthermore, to test the stability of the crystal structure, we have computed the phonon band dispersion for monolayer Ge2Se2 within the first Brillouin zone (Figure 2c). The calculated phonon spectra along the high symmetry path Γ-X-S-Y-Γ in the first Brillouin zone are shown in Figure 2d. The phonon

Introducing third-generation periodic table descriptors for nano-qRASTR modeling of zebrafish toxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles

• Supratik Kar and
• Siyun Yang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1142–1152, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.93

• of their unique properties. However, their size, surface area, and reactivity can cause toxicity, potentially leading to oxidative stress, inflammation, and cellular or DNA damage. In this study, a nano-quantitative structure–toxicity relationship (nano-QSTR) model was initially developed to assess

• model, a nano-quantitative read across structure–toxicity relationship (nano-qRASTR) model was created. This model integrated read-across descriptors with modeled descriptors from the nano-QSTR approach. The nano-qRASTR model, featuring three attributes, outperformed the previously reported simple QSTR

• the years, QSAR/QSPR/QSTR techniques have been employed to establish correlations between various characteristics of nanomaterials and their toxicity [19][20][21][22][23]. Nano-quantitative read-across structure–toxicity relationship (nano-qRASTR) models are an advanced approach that builds upon the

Photocatalytic methane oxidation over a TiO₂/SiNWs p–n junction catalyst at room temperature

• Qui Thanh Hoai Ta,
• Luan Minh Nguyen,
• Ngoc Hoi Nguyen,
• Phan Khanh Thinh Nguyen and
• Dai Hai Nguyen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1132–1141, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.92

• recombination of charge carriers in semiconductors is a main drawback for photocatalytic oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) reactions. Herein, we propose a novel catalyst by developing a p–n junction titania–silicon nanowires (TiO2/SiNWs) heterostructure. The structure is fabricated by atomic layer deposition

• respective limitations. This study offers new insights into the design of an efficient system for OCM. Results and Discussion Structural and morphological properties For understanding the crystalline structure of TiO2 and SiNWs, X-ray diffraction patterns were recorded as displayed in Figure 1. The XRD

• 146 cm−1, and (ii) the TO phonon mode of Si (Figure 4b) [47][48][49]. Consequently, the combined surface-sensitive Raman and bulk-sensitive XRD results reveal that the n-type TiO2 coating layer on p-type SiNWs does not influence the crystalline structure. Photocatalytic OCM The photocatalytic OCM

Local work function on graphene nanoribbons

• Daniel Rothhardt,
• Amina Kimouche,
• Tillmann Klamroth and
• Regina Hoffmann-Vogel

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1125–1131, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.91

• density functional theory calculations, which verify that the maps reflect the doping of the nanoribbons. Our results help to understand the relation between atomic structure and electronic properties both in high-resolution images and in the distance dependence of the LCPD. Keywords: graphene

• nanoribbons; Kelvin probe force microscopy; local contact potential difference; Introduction Graphene’s electronic properties are determined by its two-dimensionality as well as by its semimetallic gapless conical band structure [1]. Its electronic behavior depends strongly on the location of the Fermi level

• gold layer was fixed using the optimized bulk lattice constant (aAu = 0.2897 nm). The initial positions for the geometry optimizations were chosen according to the structure reported in [35]. Section I of Supporting Information File 1 shows further details about the geometry of the calculations. We

Direct electron beam writing of silver using a β-diketonate precursor: first insights

• Katja Höflich,
• Krzysztof Maćkosz,
• Chinmai S. Jureddy,
• Aleksei Tsarapkin and
• Ivo Utke

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1117–1124, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.90

• varying compositions of the deposit and internal inhomogeneities such as the formation of a layered structure consisting of a pure silver layer at the interface to the substrate covered by a deposit layer with low silver content. Imaging after the deposition process revealed morphological changes such as

• the growth of silver particles on the surface. While these effects complicate the application for 3D printing, the unique deposit structure with a thin, compact silver film beneath the deposit body is interesting from a fundamental point of view and may offer additional opportunities for applications

• . Compared to the typically obtained granular structure of metallic nanoparticles in a carbonaceous matrix, the deposit composition and chemistry evolution are unexpected. The resulting deposit exhibits a carbon-rich body with a surface decorated with silver nanoparticles and an interfacial layer of

Recent updates in applications of nanomedicine for the treatment of hepatic fibrosis

• Damai Ria Setyawati,
• Fransiska Christydira Sekaringtyas,
• Riyona Desvy Pratiwi,
• A’liyatur Rosyidah,
• Rohimmahtunnissa Azhar,
• Nunik Gustini,
• Gita Syahputra,
• Idah Rosidah,
• Etik Mardliyati,
• Tarwadi and
• Sjaikhurrizal El Muttaqien

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1105–1116, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.89

• the elevation of plasma enzyme activity of aspartate transaminase (ALT) and alanine transaminase (AST), the orally administered curcumin loaded PLA-PEG NPs successfully improved the in vivo structure of the liver and reduced microvesicular steatosis, congestion of erythrocytes, and the infiltration of

• inflammatory infiltration and the disruption of liver structure and collagen deposition. The enhanced therapeutic actions of matrine-loaded albumin–mannose 6-phosphate-modified solid lipid NPs may be due to an increased plasma concentration facilitated by albumin decoration, leading to passive accumulation of

Unveiling the potential of alginate-based nanomaterials in sensing technology and smart delivery applications

• Shakhzodjon Uzokboev,
• Khojimukhammad Akhmadbekov,
• Ra’no Nuritdinova,
• Salah M. Tawfik and
• Yong-Ill Lee

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1077–1104, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.88

• . Current biomedical and pharmaceutical science has one focus on developing nanoparticle-based sensors, especially biopolymeric nanoparticles. Alginate is a widely used biopolymer in a variety of applications. The hydrogel-forming characteristic, the chemical structure with hydroxy and carboxylate moieties

• drug delivery and sensing applications because of their properties. Sodium alginate is a biopolymer from the sea, and it is one of the most commonly utilized natural materials in several pharmaceutical applications such as smart delivery systems and sensors [11][19]. The chemical structure of alginate

• gel structure. As a result, the viscosity and other mechanical qualities of alginate can be enhanced, allowing for the formation of a hydrogel. The attractive properties of alginate include low cost, abundance, biocompatibility, biodegradability, antibacterial activity, non-toxicity, and the ease to

Signal generation in dynamic interferometric displacement detection

• Knarik Khachatryan,
• Simon Anter,
• Michael Reichling and
• Alexander von Schmidsfeld

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1070–1076, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.87

• structure. By the fit of a model to the measured time-domain signal, all parameters governing the interferometric displacement signal can precisely be determined. It is demonstrated, that such an analysis specifically allows for the calibration of the cantilever oscillation amplitude with 2% accuracy

Interface properties of nanostructured carbon-coated biological implants: an overview

• Mattia Bartoli,
• Francesca Cardano,
• Erik Piatti,
• Stefania Lettieri,
• Andrea Fin and
• Alberto Tagliaferro

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1041–1053, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.85

• principles laying behind the structure of materials were discovered. The discovery of the atom-based nature of matter has revolutionized the approach to natural science, leading to the development of nanoscience. Noble laureate Richard Feynman first proposed the concept of nanomaterials in his well-known

• graphene is significantly complicated by the extreme anisotropy intrinsic to its crystal structure and its large compositional and structural variability [39]. Beyond the obvious consequences arising from the chemical composition, some of the main aspects affecting electronic transport in graphene are

• oxygen functionalities (hydroxy, epoxy, carbonyl, and carboxylic groups) arranged according to the Lerf–Klinowski model [45]. GO is generally produced through chemical oxidation and exfoliation of graphite flakes with different protocols to tune the oxygen content [46][47]. The defective structure of GO