Electrospun polysuccinimide scaffolds containing different salts as potential wound dressing material

• Veronika Pálos,
• Krisztina S. Nagy,
• Rita Pázmány,
• Krisztina Juriga-Tóth,
• Bálint Budavári,
• Judit Domokos,
• Dóra Szabó,
• Ákos Zsembery and
• Angela Jedlovszky-Hajdu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 781–796, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.65

• of Medical Microbiology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvárad tér 4, 1089, Budapest, Hungary Department of Oral Biology, Semmelweis University, Nagyvárad tér 4, 1089, Budapest, Hungary 10.3762/bjnano.15.65 Abstract In this research, we applied electrospinning to create a two-component biodegradable

• Polymer mixtures contain at least one component besides the polymer, such as nanoparticles, inorganic salts, or other polymers. These types of polymer mixtures are used for medical purposes; for example, metronidazole/poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL)/alginate for dental implants or poly(lactic acid

• , including strength and elasticity of the fibrous scaffold, are crucial parameters. Medical gauze has a storage modulus of 1 MPa to 1 GPa [58], while the Young’s modulus of the skin is between 0.1 and 10 kPa, depending on the body parts, layer, and skin age [59]. In our research, we aimed to investigate the

Exfoliation of titanium nitride using a non-thermal plasma process

• Priscila Jussiane Zambiazi,
• Dolores Ribeiro Ricci Lazar,
• Larissa Otubo,
• Rodrigo Fernando Brambilla de Souza,
• Almir Oliveira Neto and
• Cecilia Chaves Guedes-Silva

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 631–637, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.53

• conductivity [10][11][12]. On the nanoscale, TiN finds applications as additive in titanium alloys, as catalyst support material, as supercapacitor component, and as nanocoating for medical implants [13][14][15][16]. Furthermore, ultra-small TiN nanodots have been successfully obtained through liquid

Radiofrequency enhances drug release from responsive nanoflowers for hepatocellular carcinoma therapy

• Yanyan Wen,
• Ningning Song,
• Yueyou Peng,
• Weiwei Wu,
• Qixiong Lin,
• Minjie Cui,
• Rongrong Li,
• Qiufeng Yu,
• Sixue Wu,
• Yongkang Liang,
• Wei Tian and
• Yanfeng Meng

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 569–579, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.49

• Yanyan Wen Ningning Song Yueyou Peng Weiwei Wu Qixiong Lin Minjie Cui Rongrong Li Qiufeng Yu Sixue Wu Yongkang Liang Wei Tian Yanfeng Meng School of Public Health, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China College of Medical Imaging, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi

• , 030001, China Department of Radiology, Taiyuan Central Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030009, China The Ninth Clinical Medical School of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030009, China Department of Medical Imaging, Changzhi Medical College, Changzhi, Shanxi, 046000

• , China Academy of Medical Sciences, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001, China Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Cardiovascular Hospital, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030024, China 10.3762/bjnano.15.49 Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most common malignant tumor and the third

Heat-induced morphological changes in silver nanowires deposited on a patterned silicon substrate

• Elyad Damerchi,
• Sven Oras,
• Edgars Butanovs,
• Allar Liivlaid,
• Mikk Antsov,
• Boris Polyakov,
• Annamarija Trausa,
• Veronika Zadin,
• Andreas Kyritsakis,
• Loïc Vidal,
• Karine Mougin,
• Siim Pikker and
• Sergei Vlassov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 435–446, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.39

• ; silver nanowires; Introduction Metal nanowires (NWs) are promising key elements in a wide range of applications, including solar cells [1], smart windows [2], flexible sensors [3], touch screens [4], biocompatible polymer binders [5], temperature sensing [6], medical materials [7], and key elements of

Potential of a deep eutectic solvent in silver nanoparticle fabrication for antibiotic residue detection

• Le Hong Tho,
• Bui Xuan Khuyen,
• Ngoc Xuan Dat Mai and
• Nhu Hoa Thi Tran

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 426–434, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.38

• ], and other analytical measurements regarding food, medical, and environmental issues [12][13][14]. Undeniably, SERS is the future for sensor design. So far, most achievements regarding SERS rely on the development of plasmonic materials. Noble metals (e.g., Au, Ag, and Cu) are the most important group

Exploring the relationships between physiochemical properties of nanoparticles and cell damage to combat cancer growth using simple periodic table-based descriptors

• Joyita Roy and
• Kunal Roy

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 297–309, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.27

• biocompatibility on NP toxicity. These properties of NPs determine their toxicity and interaction with the cell membrane damaging human health and the environment [12]. The toxic effect of NPs can be used as a medical treatment for diseases at the cellular level, that is, targeting and destroying cancerous cells

• graphs for both cell damage and zeta potential data. Supporting Information File 33: Additional experimental data. Supporting Information File 34: Additional figures. Funding JR thankfully acknowledges Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi for supporting financially to the work in the

Ultrasensitive and ultrastretchable metal crack strain sensor based on helical polydimethylsiloxane

• Shangbi Chen,
• Dewen Liu,
• Weiwei Chen,
• Huajiang Chen,
• Jiawei Li and
• Jinfang Wang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 270–278, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.25

• ], monitoring human health [6][7][8], medical treatment [9][10], soft robotics [11][12], and human–computer interaction [13][14][15]. Numerous flexible strain sensors employing various mechanisms such as piezoresistivity [16][17], capacitance [18][19], and piezoelectricity have been developed to fulfill the

• from the taobao shopping platform. The medical rubber gloves and injection syringes were procured from a local hospital (Shanghai, China). The titanium (Ti) target (99.99%) utilized for the adhesion layer was purchased from Deyang Ona New Materials Co., Ltd. The gold (Au) target (99.999%) employed for

Multiscale modelling of biomolecular corona formation on metallic surfaces

• Parinaz Mosaddeghi Amini,
• Ian Rouse,
• Julia Subbotina and
• Vladimir Lobaskin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 215–229, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.21

• shown that ripened cheese and cheese spreads acquire a higher aluminum content as compared to other milk products [6]. Aside from wrapping and container packaging, aluminum has found a wide popularity in other applications, such as manufacturing of kitchen utensils, cosmetics, and components for medical

• corona content and optimize the processes in food and chemical industry. The presented methodology can be easily extended to other molecules, materials, and contexts involving the bionano interface such as environmental safety, health, medical devices, or toxicology. Schematic representation of the life

New application of bimetallic Ag/Pt nanoplates in a colorimetric biosensor for specific detection of E. coli in water

• Azam Bagheri Pebdeni,
• Mohammad N. AL-Baiati and
• Morteza Hosseini

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 95–103, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.9

• Department of Pharmaceutical Biomaterials and Medicinal Biomaterials Research Center,Faculty of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 10.3762/bjnano.15.9 Abstract A fast and sensitive aptasensor was developed using nanoplates with peroxidase activity as a novel approach. E. coli

• . However, these procedures need a significant amount of time, skilled operators, and costly equipment. As a result, for effective medical treatment with minimal detection time, a selective and sensitive detection strategy is required [5][6]. New nanoparticles for fast bacterial detection can be fabricated

• study was supported by the research Council of the University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The authors are thankful for the financial support.

Berberine-loaded polylactic acid nanofiber scaffold as a drug delivery system: The relationship between chemical characteristics, drug-release behavior, and antibacterial efficiency

• Le Thi Le,
• Hue Thi Nguyen,
• Liem Thanh Nguyen,
• Huy Quang Tran and
• Thuy Thi Thu Nguyen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 71–82, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.7

• , nanofiber scaffolds can act as a multifunctional tool in medical treatments, combining drug release for disease therapy, cell proliferation, wound healing, and antimicrobial effect [21][22][23][24][25]. Nanofibers of PLA functionalized with laponite (LAP)/amoxicillin (AMX) prolonged the drug release up to

Influence of conductive carbon and MnCo₂O₄ on morphological and electrical properties of hydrogels for electrochemical energy conversion

• Sylwia Pawłowska,
• Karolina Cysewska,
• Yasamin Ziai,
• Jakub Karczewski,
• Piotr Jasiński and
• Sebastian Molin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 57–70, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.6

• , such as environmental engineering [32], renewable energy [22][33][34][35], electronics [36][37][38], medical devices [39][40][41], and drug delivery systems [42][43][44][45]. They combine the properties of a hydrophilic matrix with conductive properties obtained thanks to the use of an appropriate

Curcumin-loaded nanostructured systems for treatment of leishmaniasis: a review

• Douglas Dourado,
• Thayse Silva Medeiros,
• Éverton do Nascimento Alencar,
• Edijane Matos Sales and
• Fábio Rocha Formiga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 37–50, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.4

• (UFRN), 59010180, Natal, RN, Brazil College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Food and Nutrition. Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), 79070-900, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil University Ruy Barbosa (UniRuy), 41720-200, Salvador, BA, Brazil Faculty of Medical Sciences (FCM), University of Pernambuco

Hierarchically patterned polyurethane microgrooves featuring nanopillars or nanoholes for neurite elongation and alignment

• Lester Uy Vinzons,
• Guo-Chung Dong and
• Shu-Ping Lin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1157–1168, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.96

• demonstrates a promising method for the creation of hierarchical nano-/microstructures on various polymers for nerve implant applications. Results and Discussion Fabrication and characterization of PU nanopillar and nanohole substrates We first fabricated nanopillar and nanohole arrays on medical-grade

Elasticity, an often-overseen parameter in the development of nanoscale drug delivery systems

• Agnes-Valencia Weiss and
• Marc Schneider

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1149–1156, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.95

• determined by AFM. These factors mainly are tip shape, acquisition speed, measurement on bulk material or directly on nanoparticles, elasticity determination in air, water, or buffers, and the temperature. Parts of this figure were created by using pictures from Servier Medical Art provided by Servier

• determination, and the influence on their biological behavior. Parameters and measurement settings during the determination of Young’s moduli, which should be reported in publications. Acknowledgements Parts of Figure 2 and the graphical abstract were created by using pictures from Servier Medical Art provided

Curcumin-loaded albumin submicron particles with potential as a cancer therapy: an in vitro study

• Nittiya Suwannasom,
• Netsai Sriaksorn,
• Chutamas Thepmalee,
• Krissana Khoothiam,
• Ausanai Prapan,
• Hans Bäumler and
• Chonthida Thephinlap

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1127–1140, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.93

• Nittiya Suwannasom Netsai Sriaksorn Chutamas Thepmalee Krissana Khoothiam Ausanai Prapan Hans Baumler Chonthida Thephinlap Division of Biochemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan

• University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand Division of Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao 56000, Thailand Institute of Transfusion Medicine, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, 10117 Berlin, Germany 10.3762/bjnano.14.93 Abstract Curcumin (CUR), a polyphenolic compound, shows

• promising biological properties, particularly antioxidant activity. However, its medical applications are limited due to its low water solubility, bioavailability, and pH-instability. CUR-loaded albumin microparticles (CUR-HSA-MPs) of submicron size in the range of 800 to 900 nm and a zeta potential of −15

Recognition mechanisms of hemoglobin particles by monocytes – CD163 may just be one

• Jonathan-Gabriel Nimz,
• Pichayut Rerkshanandana,
• Chiraphat Kloypan,
• Ulrich Kalus,
• Saranya Chaiwaree,
• Axel Pruß,
• Radostina Georgieva,
• Yu Xiong and
• Hans Bäumler

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1028–1040, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.85

• , School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand Department of Medical Physics, Biophysics and Radiology, Medical Faculty, Trakia University, Stara Zagora

A visible-light photodetector based on heterojunctions between CuO nanoparticles and ZnO nanorods

• Doan Nhat Giang,
• Nhat Minh Nguyen,
• Duc Anh Ngo,
• Thanh Trang Tran,
• Le Thai Duy,
• Cong Khanh Tran,
• Thi Thanh Van Tran,
• Phan Phuong Ha La and
• Vinh Quang Dang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 1018–1027, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.84

• 70000, Vietnam Center for Innovative Materials and Architectures (INOMAR), Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam 10.3762/bjnano.14.84 Abstract Optoelectronic devices have various applications in medical equipment, sensors, and communication systems. Photodetectors, which convert light into electrical signals

• development of many technologies in the future, such as solar cells [1][2], light-emitting diodes (LEDs) [3][4], laser diodes [5], and optical fibers [6]. Optoelectronics devices contribute to meeting requirements in telecommunications, medical equipment, sensors, and military services. Among those

Nanoarchitectonics of photothermal materials to enhance the sensitivity of lateral flow assays

• Elangovan Sarathkumar,
• Rajasekharan S. Anjana and
• Ramapurath S. Jayasree

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 988–1003, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.82

• Elangovan Sarathkumar Rajasekharan S. Anjana Ramapurath S. Jayasree Division of Biophotonics and Imaging, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram-695012, Kerala, India 10.3762/bjnano.14.82 Abstract Lateral flow

Prediction of cytotoxicity of heavy metals adsorbed on nano-TiO₂ with periodic table descriptors using machine learning approaches

• Joyita Roy,
• Souvik Pore and
• Kunal Roy

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 939–950, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.77

• features from the developed ML models. Comparison of the current work with the previous study. Supporting Information Supporting Information File 46: Detailed information regarding heavy metals at different concentrations. Funding This study was funded by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New

Industrial perspectives for personalized microneedles

• Remmi Danae Baker-Sediako,
• Benjamin Richter,
• Matthias Blaicher,
• Michael Thiel and
• Martin Hermatschweiler

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 857–864, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.70

• medical devices for painless transdermal drug delivery. New and improved additive manufacturing methods enable novel microneedle designs to be realized for preclinical and clinical trial assessments. However, current literature reviews suggest that industrial manufacturers and researchers have focused

• [14][15]. A closer inspection of TDD microneedles for cosmetic and medical applications reveals a lack of diversity when assessing their effectiveness. Namely, studies consist of small populations with participants of similar sex, age, body mass index, and ethnic background. For TDD via microneedles

• to fabricate solid microneedles from polymer masters is more favorable for mass production because soft and hard molds can be generated rapidly [50][67]. From these molds, medical device manufacturers can mass-produce drug-loaded microneedle arrays, which lowers the overall production cost [50]. The

A wearable nanoscale heart sound sensor based on P(VDF-TrFE)/ZnO/GR and its application in cardiac disease detection

• Yi Luo,
• Jian Liu,
• Jiachang Zhang,
• Yu Xiao,
• Ying Wu and
• Zhidong Zhao

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 819–833, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.67

• medical tape and maintained a sitting posture for approximately 50 s while setting the sampling rate to 2000 Hz. The heart sound acquisition system built in the experiment collected the heart sound signal for 20 s. The acquired heart sound signal was then filtered and denoised by a 20 to 200 Hz band-pass

Metal-organic framework-based nanomaterials as opto-electrochemical sensors for the detection of antibiotics and hormones: A review

• Akeem Adeyemi Oladipo,
• Saba Derakhshan Oskouei and
• Mustafa Gazi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 631–673, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.52

• ; Introduction Pharmaceuticals, in particular antibiotics, have become ground-breaking drugs in the medical field for treating a variety of infectious diseases in both humans and livestock. Antibiotics are widely utilized in animal feed to enhance growth and production, which contaminates human food products

• in MOFs can either be quenched or enhanced. Due to their exceptional characteristics, MOFs have found usage in a variety of fields, including sensors, gas adsorption, energy storage, drug delivery, catalysis, water treatment, and bio-medical imaging [89][90][91][92][93][94][95][96][97][98][99][100

The origin of black and white coloration of the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae)

• Manuela Rebora,
• Gianandrea Salerno,
• Silvana Piersanti,
• Alexander Kovalev and
• Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 496–508, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.41

• 100 most invasive species in the world being an aggressive day-biting species. It is of high medical importance as a vector of chikungunya virus, dengue virus, and dirofilariasis [18]. Detailed studies regarding the optical properties of the body surface of insects, such as Ae. albopictus can be

Microneedle patches – the future of drug delivery and vaccination?

• Zahra Faraji Rad,
• Philip D. Prewett and
• Graham J. Davies

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 494–495, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.40

• applications [2]. Recent research has also revealed a growing interest in diagnostic testing using the interstitial fluid (ISF) transdermally extracted, for example using suction devices [3], and there is increasing recognition by doctors and biomedical scientists of the potential role of the ISF in medical

Specific absorption rate of randomly oriented magnetic nanoparticles in a static magnetic field

• Ruslan A. Rytov and
• Nikolai A. Usov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 485–493, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.39

• the tumor in the range of 41–43 °C over several medical treatments leads to the tumor destruction, as well as to the activation of the body’s immune response to cancer cells [8]. However, the introduction of MH into clinical practice is hindered by a number of difficulties. Unfortunately, it is not