Liver-targeting iron oxide nanoparticles and their complexes with plant extracts for biocompatibility

• Shushanik A. Kazaryan,
• Seda A. Oganian,
• Gayane S. Vardanyan,
• Anatolie S. Sidorenko and
• Ashkhen A. Hovhannisyan

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1593–1602, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.125

• challenges associated with human health. Nanotechnology offers great opportunities in medicine because of the physicochemical properties at the nanoscale. There are efforts to apply unique quantum phenomena at the nanoscale in the fields of medicine, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, food technology

Ultrablack color in velvet ant cuticle

• Vinicius Marques Lopez,
• Wencke Krings,
• Juliana Reis Machado,
• Stanislav Gorb and
• Rhainer Guillermo-Ferreira

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1554–1565, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.122

• pigment absorption that results in these remarkably absorptive surface. Especially, this kind of wasp-inspired technology may have its application in increasing efficiency of solar panels [20]. Further research is needed to uncover the mechanisms and functional roles of ultrablack coloration in velvet

The round-robin approach applied to nanoinformatics: consensus prediction of nanomaterials zeta potential

• Dimitra-Danai Varsou,
• Arkaprava Banerjee,
• Joyita Roy,
• Kunal Roy,
• Giannis Savvas,
• Haralambos Sarimveis,
• Ewelina Wyrzykowska,
• Mateusz Balicki,
• Tomasz Puzyn,
• Georgia Melagraki,
• Iseult Lynch and
• Antreas Afantitis

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1536–1553, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.121

• Cheminformatics (DTC) Lab, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700 032, India School of Chemical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 9 Iroon Polytechniou, 15780, Athens, Greece QSAR Lab, Trzy Lipy 3, 80-172 Gdańsk, Poland University of Gdańsk, Faculty of

Electrochemical nanostructured CuBTC/FeBTC MOF composite sensor for enrofloxacin detection

• Thi Kim Ngan Nguyen,
• Tien Dat Doan,
• Huy Hieu Luu,
• Hoang Anh Nguyen,
• Thi Thu Ha Vu,
• Quang Hai Tran,
• Ha Tran Nguyen,
• Thanh Binh Dang,
• Thi Hai Yen Pham and
• Mai Ha Hoang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1522–1535, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.120

• Thi Kim Ngan Nguyen Tien Dat Doan Huy Hieu Luu Hoang Anh Nguyen Thi Thu Ha Vu Quang Hai Tran Ha Tran Nguyen Thanh Binh Dang Thi Hai Yen Pham Mai Ha Hoang Graduate University of Science and Technology, Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology, Ha Noi, Vietnam Faculty of Chemistry, TNU-University

• of Sciences, Tan Thinh Ward, Thai Nguyen City, Vietnam Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi, Vietnam Hanoi University of Industry, 298 Cau Dien Street, Bac Tu Liem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam National Key Laboratory of

• Polymer and Composite Materials, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, 70000, Vietnam Center for High Technology Research and Development, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District, Ha Noi, Vietnam 10.3762

Integrating high-performance computing, machine learning, data management workflows, and infrastructures for multiscale simulations and nanomaterials technologies

• Fabio Le Piane,
• Mario Vozza,
• Matteo Baldoni and
• Francesco Mercuri

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1498–1521, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.119

• , GPUs are nowadays considered the most efficient technological platform for performing AI and data-intensive tasks [13][25]. This has enabled the development of complex models that can process vast amounts of materials data. Another consumer-driven technology that has boosted the digitalization of

• horizontal technologies to a vertical integration to the materials science domain see Figure 3. The successful implementation of digital strategies for materials/nanomaterials development relies on the crucial role of “translators” who bridge the gap between domain-specific researchers and digital technology

• role in identifying the specific needs and challenges of the research domain and articulating them to digital technology experts, supporting the translation of domain-specific requirements into technical specifications, and enabling the development of tailored digital solutions. Likewise, translators

Polymer lipid hybrid nanoparticles for phytochemical delivery: challenges, progress, and future prospects

• Iqra Rahat,
• Pooja Yadav,
• Aditi Singhal,
• Mohammad Fareed,
• Jaganathan Raja Purushothaman,
• Mohammed Aslam,
• Raju Balaji,
• Sonali Patil-Shinde and
• Md. Rizwanullah

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1473–1497, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.118

• Iqra Rahat Pooja Yadav Aditi Singhal Mohammad Fareed Jaganathan Raja Purushothaman Mohammed Aslam Raju Balaji Sonali Patil-Shinde Md. Rizwanullah Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology, Meerut-250005, Uttar Pradesh, India Department of Basic Medical

Strain-induced bandgap engineering in 2D ψ-graphene materials: a first-principles study

• Kamal Kumar,
• Nora H. de Leeuw,
• Jost Adam and
• Abhishek Kumar Mishra

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1440–1452, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.116

• Interdisciplinary Nanostructure Science and Technology, University of Kassel, Heinrich-Plett-Straße 40, 34132 Kassel, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.15.116 Abstract High mechanical strength, excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, and tunable properties make two-dimensional (2D) materials attractive for various

Lithium niobate on insulator: an emerging nanophotonic crystal for optimized light control

• Midhun Murali,
• Amit Banerjee and
• Tanmoy Basu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1415–1426, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.114

• Midhun Murali Amit Banerjee Tanmoy Basu Centre for Quantum Engineering, Research and Education (CQuERE), TCG-Centres for Research and Education in Science and Technology (TCG-CREST), Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091, India Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad- 201002

• potential as a next-generation photovoltaic technology [41][42]. These cells offer a compelling alternative to traditional silicon solar cells because of the low manufacturing cost. Additionally, CQDs possess a unique property – their bandgap can be tuned by adjusting the size of the dots. This allows them

• layer to absorb four times more near-infrared light [43]. Flip-chip micro light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs) are a revolutionary technology with the potential to create next-generation HDR displays due to their tiny size, exceptional brightness, wide color gamut, and energy efficiency [44][45][46

Nanotechnological approaches for efficient N2B delivery: from small-molecule drugs to biopharmaceuticals

• Selin Akpinar Adscheid,
• Akif E. Türeli,
• Nazende Günday-Türeli and
• Marc Schneider

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1400–1414, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.113

• Selin Akpinar Adscheid Akif E. Tureli Nazende Gunday-Tureli Marc Schneider MyBiotech GmbH; Industriestraße 1B, 66802 Überherrn, Germany Department of Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, PharmaScienceHub, Saarland University, Campus C4 1, Saarbrücken D-66123, Germany 10.3762

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

• The-Long Phan Le Viet Cuong Vu Dinh Lam Ngoc Toan Dang Faculty of Engineering Physics and Nanotechnology, VNU University of Engineering and Technology, 144 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam

• comparison to other compounds [4][5][6]. Specifically, its large bandgap energy Eg ≈ 3.4 eV is comparable to GaN – a typical material for blue-light-emitting diode (LED) technology [7][8]. Also, its exciton binding energy is higher than the thermal energy at 300 K, and it has high-quality optical

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

• , it exhibits a non-ideal diode behavior with a high ideality factor. This study, in which CDs obtained from a completely natural product were used as an interface, showed that it may be possible to obtain CDs-based electronic devices for advanced technology in the future. Schematic representation of

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

• Guixian Liu Yufan Wang Zhoujuan Xu Zhouxiaosong Zeng Lanyu Huang Cuihuan Ge Xiao Wang Key Laboratory for Micro-Nano Physics and Technology of Hunan Province, College of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Physics and Electronics, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China 10.3762/bjnano

• the extraction of response time. Funding This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. U23A20570, 92263107, 52302175, 52022029), the science and technology innovation Program of Hunan Province (Nos. 2024RC1034, 2023JJ40138), and the China Postdoctoral Science

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

• sensitivity of the microcalorimeter. Our Hf films demonstrate superconductivity at half of the thickness of Ir films [12], allowing for the reduction of the detector volume. Moreover, hafnium is inexpensive in comparison with iridium. Another point is that the technology of Hf deposition, developed in our

• 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

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

• materials and devices that replicate the efficiency and functionality of insect body structures, driving progress in medical technology, robotics, environmental monitoring, and beyond. Keywords: arthropods; bio-inspired surfaces; bioengineering; cuticle; nanoscale structures; Introduction The body

• to a reduction in electronic waste, as devices retain their visual appeal over a longer period. The techniques to create biomimetic materials with color producing mechanisms inspired by insects already exist [29][30] and applications of such technology have several possibilities. Hairs The body

• technology. Potentially, the corbicula, as other structures mentioned here, may inspire the creation of materials and innovations to carry viscous substances across large distances. Micro-grooming tools: The maintenance of clean and functional body surfaces is crucial for insects. The typical mode of

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

• chemicals, Finar and SRL chemicals, respectively. National Institute of Standard and Technology grade metal standards (1000 ppm) of arsenic (As3+), aluminum (Al3+), cadmium (Cd2+), zinc (Zn2+), mercury (Hg2+), nickel (Ni2+), copper (Cu2+), chromium (Cr3+), lead (Pb2+), iron (Fe3+), and cobalt (Co2+) were

• . Linker-free sensing of heavy metal ions National Institute of Standard and Technology grade metal standards (1000 ppm) of As3+, Al3+, Cd2+, Zn2+, Hg2+, Ni2+, Cu2+, Cr3+, Pb2+, Fe3+, and Co2+ were diluted to a concentration of 10 ppm. A uniform concentration of nanoparticles in terms of optical density

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

• ; toxicity mitigation; Introduction Graphene oxide (GO) has many potential applications in electronics, advanced materials, bio-medicine, energy, agriculture, and environmental technology [1][2][3]. It consists of a graphene sheet with surface oxygen functional groups such as epoxide, ketone, hydroxy

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

• -efficient than conventional heating methods [12][13][14]. This approach is particularly advantageous in technology applications, as it significantly reduces reaction times from days to mere hours or minutes and enables the production of nanocrystalline oxides in the form of powders and films on various

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

• Bartosz Pruchnik Krzysztof Kwoka Ewelina Gacka Dominik Badura Piotr Kunicki Andrzej Sierakowski Pawel Janus Tomasz Piasecki Teodor Gotszalk Department of Nanometrology, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Janiszewskiego 11/17, 50-370, Wrocław, Poland Institute of Microelectronics and

• nanostructure. Keywords: FEBID; MEMS; MEMS bridge; nanowires; opMEMS; Introduction Nanoelectronics is the fastest developing branch of modern electronic technology. Reduced dimensions allow for lower power consumption of the circuit and higher operating speeds [1][2]. Even more advantages (e.g., developed

• materials [18][19][20]. The limitation of FEBID technology is proximity deposition, also known as the halo effect, where secondary electrons cause unwanted deposition in an area (the halo) significantly larger than the assumed beam spot [21]. If the deposited material is electrically conductive, it can

Functional morphology of cleaning devices in the damselfly Ischnura elegans (Odonata, Coenagrionidae)

• Silvana Piersanti,
• Gianandrea Salerno,
• Wencke Krings,
• Stanislav Gorb and
• Manuela Rebora

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1260–1272, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.102

• slides, stained with 1% methylene blue with sodium borate, and observed and photographed using a KOPPACE microscope camera KP-2100 (KOPPACE, Kepuaisi Science Technology, Shenzhen, China) mounted on a light microscope Leica DMLB (Leica Microsystem GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany). Scanning electron microscopy

• longer than 120 s. The video in Supporting Information File 1 was recorded using a KOPPACE microscope camera KP-2100 (KOPPACE, Kepuaisi Science Technology, Shenzhen, China) mounted on a Leica MZ6 stereomicroscope (Leica Microsystem GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany). In the experiments with contaminated eyes and

• and ablated insects using a KOPPACE microscope camera KP-2100 (KOPPACE, Kepuaisi Science Technology, Shenzhen, China) mounted on a Leica MZ6 stereomicroscope (Leica Microsystem GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany). In some specimens, mouthparts have been dissected and photographed with the same camera and

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

• Hai Dang Ngo Vo Doan Thanh Truong Van Qui Le Hoai Phuong Pham Thi Kim Hang Pham Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology and Education, 720700 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu 300093, Taiwan

• . Magnetic parameters of samples 1, 2, and 3. Funding This work belongs to the project T2024-62 funded by Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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

• 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 Thanh-Danh Nguyen Institute of Chemical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 1A, TL29, Thanh Loc Ward, District 12

• , Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi, Vietnam NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam Institute of Materials Science, Vietnam

• Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc 14 Viet, Cau Giay District, Hanoi 11000, Vietnam Faculty of Applied Technology, School of Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 10.3762/bjnano.15.99 Abstract This study introduces a highly efficient and straightforward method for

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

• Annalena Wolff Nico Klingner William Thompson Yinghong Zhou Jinying Lin Yin Xiao Kavli Nanoscience Institute, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena CA91125, USA Central Analytical Research Facility, Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology (QUT

• model. Thermally low conductive materials can be processed at room temperature with nanoampere currents in the FIB when the ion energy is lowered. Cryo FIB preparation has become a key enabling technology in recent years and reports on successful cryo FIB preparation of biological specimens at higher

• × 10 µm × 200 nm) were cut into the non-resin embedded collagen sample using the FEI Quanta 200 3D at the Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. All cross-sections were processed using 5 keV ions. One cross-section was cut with 1.4 nA, 50% overlap to assess if reducing the ion energy

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

• Technology, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, India Center for Interdisciplinary Nanostructure Science and Technology (CINSaT), University of Kassel, Kassel, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.15.94 Abstract Since the discovery of graphene in

• in the last few decades has led to many successful breakthroughs in terms of the stability, efficiency, and cost of PV technology. In the past few decades, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a groundbreaking technology in the field of renewable energy because of their remarkable efficiency

• and relatively low manufacturing cost [3][4]. These solar cells are based on perovskite-structured compounds, which have demonstrated excellent light absorption, charge-carrier mobilities, and tunable bandgaps [5]. Despite the rapid advancements in PSC technology, some critical issues, such as long

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

• -qRASTR model. Supporting Information Supporting Information File 89: Additional experimental data. Supporting Information File 90: Content of the study in QMRF format. Acknowledgements The authors want to thank the administration of Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology (HCSMT) and of

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

• Qui Thanh Hoai Ta Luan Minh Nguyen Ngoc Hoi Nguyen Phan Khanh Thinh Nguyen Dai Hai Nguyen Institute of Chemical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 1A TL29 Street, Thanh Loc Ward, District 12, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam Graduate University of Science and Technology

• , Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnamdaero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, Republic of Korea 10.3762/bjnano.15.92 Abstract Rapid