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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

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  • “modelling equivalent” of a RR. We demonstrate here a novel approach to evaluate the performance of different models for the same endpoint (nanomaterials’ zeta potential) trained using a common dataset, through generation of a consensus model, leading to increased confidence in the model predictions and
  • underlying models. Using a publicly available dataset, four research groups (NovaMechanics Ltd. (NovaM)-Cyprus, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)-Greece, QSAR Lab Ltd.-Poland, and DTC Lab-India) built five distinct machine learning (ML) models for the in silico prediction of the zeta potential
  • ; read-across; QSPR; round-robin test; zeta potential; Introduction Nanotechnology, defined as the ability to manipulate matter at the nanoscale, has opened an array of possibilities for multiple applications that take advantage of the unique properties of nanomaterials (NMs). From targeted drug
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Published 29 Nov 2024

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

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  • )(Fe)BTC@CPE electrode The electrochemical behaviour of ENR was studied on both CPE and modified electrodes using cyclic voltammetry in the potential window from 0.4 to 1.2 V. A modified electrode containing 5% CuBTC and 5% FeBTC was used for the investigation. The green line in Figure 6a shows the
  • further, the peak current gradually decreased to nearly a half at pH 9. Therefore, PBS solution with pH 7 was selected for the experiments in the next section. The Nernst equation describes the relationship between the peak potential Ep and pH as follows: Ep (V) = 0.059(m/n) pH + b, where n and m denote
  • voltammetry (SW-AdSV) in PBS. Briefly, the modified electrode was immersed in the analytical solution for different accumulation times (0, 90, and 600 s) under stirring for enrofloxacin adsorption on electrode surface. Then, the SW-AdSV response of enrofloxacin was recorded in the potential window of 0.6–1.1
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Published 28 Nov 2024

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

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  • enhance the path towards the development of new materials, facilitating informed decision-making and accelerating the design of novel materials with desired characteristics [37][38][39]. These key technologies can enable the disruptive potential of digital technologies in materials development by
  • computational workflows and minimizes manual effort. This automation not only improves efficiency but also enhances reproducibility and reduces the potential for human error. User-friendliness of software platforms and frameworks used for materials modelling tasks has also significantly improved in recent years
  • technologies and a potential resulting workflow is depicted in Figure 2. The implementation of digital strategies for materials/nanomaterials development faces several key challenges that must be addressed for successful integration. One of the main issues is the availability and quality of data. Digital
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Published 27 Nov 2024

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

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  • hybrid nanoparticles (PLHNPs) have emerged as a novel delivery system that combines the advantages of both polymeric and lipid-based nanoparticles to overcome these challenges. This review explores the potential of PLHNPs to enhance the delivery and efficacy of phytochemicals for biomedical applications
  • challenges ahead and prospects of PLHNPs regarding their widespread use in clinical settings. Overall, PLHNPs hold strong potential for the effective delivery of phytochemicals for biomedical applications. As per the findings from pre-clinical studies, this may offer a promising strategy for managing various
  • for the color, flavor, and aroma of plants, but more importantly, they contribute to the plant’s defense mechanisms against pathogens, pests, and environmental stresses. Beyond their role in plant biology, phytochemicals have gained significant attention for their potential health benefits in humans
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Published 22 Nov 2024

Effect of radiation-induced vacancy saturation on the first-order phase transformation in nanoparticles: insights from a model

  • Aram Shirinyan and
  • Yuriy Bilogorodskyy

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1453–1472, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.117

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  • in an inert environment, can be considered highly dispersed composite materials (HDCMs). HDCMs exhibit potential for the use under conditions of high temperatures and radiation exposure, making them promising materials for new-generation modular nuclear reactors, advanced charge storage applications
  • largely overlooked. This raises questions about the potential outcomes when the surface energy decreases because of the emergence of a new phase. Other factors contributing to non-uniform behavior and strongly influencing transformation patterns may also warrant investigation. In this regard, solid
  • energy criterion In order to describe nucleation, it is essential to consider the geometrical morphology of the transforming system and the potential transformation modes (Figure 7). Let us now visualize the dependence of ΔGncl ≡ ΔG(Nα) on Nα. The results of the computations are depicted in Figure 8 for
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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

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  • ]. Although a successful experimental synthesis of ψ-graphene has not yet been realized, many theoretical investigations have been carried out by different research teams to study its various potential applications in sensors, lithium-ion batteries, and hydrogen storage [16][39][42]. We have recently employed
  • calculations and concluded that ψ-graphene has the potential to be employed in infrared (IR) sensors, ultraviolet (UV) optomechanical sensors, and visible-light sensors [39]. Li et al. theoretically reported a maximum theoretical storage capacity of 372 mAh·g−1 for Li, showing its capability to be utilized as
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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

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  • , parametric amplifiers, and photonic integrated circuits. Recently, LN photonic crystals have garnered attention as a compelling candidate for incorporation into photonic integrated circuits, showcasing their potential in advancing the field. Photonic crystals possess a widely acknowledged capability to
  • arranged in a certain direction. The periodicity is proportional to the wavelength of light that lies in its photonic bandgap (PBG) [1]. The presence of the PBG and the potential ability to tune its position to match specific frequencies is perhaps the most attractive quality of PhC [2]. The specific
  • (QIP) systems. Despite the challenges such as fabrication complexity [6] and loss mitigation scalability to complex circuits [7], the potential benefits of DBRs for QIP applications continue to drive research and development in this field [8]. As fabrication techniques and material systems develop
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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

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  • administration route and the barriers are clear, understanding the nasal anatomy and barriers as well as addressing different efficient formulations with DDSs for N2B delivery applications remain open issues. In recent years, biopharmaceuticals been shown to have great potential as therapeutics [32]. However
  • lipid NPs, polymeric NPs, liposomes, emulsions, and novel hybrid NPs and their potential use as DDSs in N2B delivery (Figure 4). Polymeric NPs Because of their tunable physicochemical characteristics, polymeric NPs are a potential vehicle for different drug delivery applications [71]. They can be
  • mucin. While the presence of the mucin did not significantly alter the negative surface charge of the PLGA NPs, the more negative zeta potential values of the PLGA-chitosan NPs showed that there was an interaction with mucin. Following this, the RH-loaded NPs showed 3.22-fold enhanced drug permeation
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Published 12 Nov 2024

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

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  • microcavities [9]. Additionally, it is a transparent semiconductor with significant piezoelectricity [10]. These noble characteristics suggest ZnO to be a potential material in the fabrication of UV/blue/green LEDs, solid-state random lasers, UV-absorption devices, and nanogenerators [9][11][12][13]. Magnetic
  • ⟩ direction [39]. Top and bottom sides/surfaces of these structures are terminated with Zn and O atoms forming positively charged Zn-terminated (0001) and negatively charged O-terminated planes, respectively. Such 1D-type structures have many potential applications in optoelectronic devices [5][39][40
  • nanodevices. They also have potential applications in biological, biomedical, and environmental fields. A representative EDX spectrum recorded from ZnO nanorods showing the presence of Zn and O in the product. SEM micrographs of some nanostructures: (a, b) rods (R1 and R2), (c) matches or drumsticks (M), (d
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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

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  • reducing the potential for adverse effects. Factor XII, thrombin, and calcium are critical components of the coagulation cascade, and their removal represents a pathway for lowering thrombus formation due to contact with foreign materials. Each of these components has led to different approaches for the
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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

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  • synthesis, which is commonly used in the literature. TEM and zeta potential measurements were used to determine morphology and sizes of the CDs, and XRD, XPS, and FTIR and micro-Raman spectroscopy were used for structural characterization. Optical characterization of the CDs was done by absorption and
  • 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
  • Cary Eclipse fluorescence spectrophotometer were used for transmission electron microscopy (TEM), zeta potential measurements, X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), micro-Raman spectroscopy, PVD thermal evaporation, scanning
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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

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  • intrinsic photoresponse time of approximately 3 ps. The ultrafast response time remains consistent across varying detection powers, demonstrating environmental stability and highlighting the potential in optoelectronic applications. Our study presents an effective strategy for enhancing the response time of
  • depolarization fields, providing a promising platform for highly integrated devices [1][2][3]. The emergence of ferroelectricity at the atomic scale in vdW ferroelectrics has garnered significant interest because of its potential applications in various fields [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. Through
  • lead to a high-efficiency photoelectric conversion that has the potential to surpasses the Shockley–Queisser limit [24][31][32][33][34]. In this regard, constructing 2D vdW semiconductors with OOP polarization and moderate bandgap holds great promise for high-performance self-powered BPVE devices. More
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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

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  • facilitating attachment, penetration of substrates, production of sound, perception of volatiles, and delivery of venoms, among others. These morphological features offer valuable insights for biomimetic and bioinspired technological advancements. Here, we explore the biomimetic potential of hymenopteran body
  • surfaces. We highlight recent advancements and outline potential strategic pathways, evaluating their current functions and applications while suggesting promising avenues for further investigations. By studying these fascinating and biologically diverse insects, researchers could develop innovative
  • , scientists and engineers can develop innovative materials and devices that mirror the efficiency and functionality of Hymenopteran anatomy. Here we describe the structural adaptations on the surfaces of the body of Hymenoptera (Figure 2) with potential biomimetic applications. By analyzing their unique
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Published 05 Nov 2024

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

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  • +, Cr3+, and Hg2+ at 0.5 OD, while efficiently degrading 4-NP within 5 min at 1 OD. This study emphasizes the importance of tailoring parameters of CTAB-capped nanoparticles for specific sensing and catalytic applications, offering potential solutions for environmental remediation and human health
  • nanostructures were measured using an Epoch2 spectrophotometer (BioTek, USA). Hydrodynamic radius and polydispersity index (PDI) were measured using dynamic light scattering (Zetasizer Nano ZS, Malvern, UK). The zeta potential measurements were conducted to determine the surface charge for both isotropic and
  • forces between the particles. This repulsion prevents particles from getting too close to each other, thus minimizing aggregation. The CTAB-capped AgNS, AuNS, AuNR1, and AuNR2 showed positive zeta potential values of 30.2 ± 4.3, 30.9 ± 9.6, 36.2 ± 9.6, and 31.9 ± 9.1 mV, respectively (Figure 2c). Zeta
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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

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  • toxicity and highlight the potential of tannic acid for the synthesis and surface functionalization of graphene-based nanomaterials, offering insights into safer nanotechnology development. Keywords: biodistribution; density functional theory; ecotoxicity; molecular dynamics; surface interactions
  • ; 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
  • exhibits an antinutritional effect and may induce the calorie restriction (CR) pathway in C. elegans, which is a potential cause of the TA-mediated lifespan extension [63][64]. The CR effect could decrease the acute toxicity effects of GO by decreasing the ingestion of the material by C. elegans
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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

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  • photocatalysts; water depollution; Introduction Over the past decades, significant research has been focused on designing and preparing nanostructures of various shapes and sizes, which exhibit unique properties and potential applications [1]. Considerable advancements have been made in synthesizing
  • semiconductor with many versatile and attractive applications in optical, optoelectronic, and photocatalytic fields [35][36][37]. The doping of ZnO with Mn can lead to the development of multifunctional nanostructures, such as room-temperature ferromagnetic materials with potential applications in spintronics
  • FTIR post-reaction spectra (Supporting Information File 1, Figure S1). Zeta potential measurements revealed values of +17.48 mV and +11.09 mV for SG and MW samples, respectively, suggesting a better adsorption of oxalate ions on the SG sample than on the MW sample. The ability of the photocatalysts to
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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

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  • microscope after grooming to evaluate the potential presence of pink powder. The images of the eyes before and after grooming in intact and ablated insects were analyzed with the software ImageJ to evaluate the difference in areas contaminated with the powder before and after grooming in intact and ablated
  • increased inertia that counteracts the initially dominant adhesion, effectively dislodging attached pollen and dust. The same authors also developed an elastomeric bioinspired stiffness-gradient catapult and demonstrated its potential in practical applications, thus confirming that studies on the functional
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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

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  • indicates the potential to facilitate the development of novel magnetic and spintronic architectures. Results and Discussion AFM and line-cut method were used to examine the surface morphology and grain sizes of the Fe3O4 films that were formed on SiO2/Si(100), MgO(100), and MgO/Ta/SiO2/Si(100) multilayer
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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

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  • improved colloidal stability [25][26]. Remarkably, functionalized NPs were stable in a complex medium (cell culture medium and human plasma) and showed greater potential for recognition by tumor cells. Material and Methods Materials Tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS, 98%), (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane
  • sputter-coated with Au using a Bal-Tec SCD050 Sputter Coater. Secondary electrons were collected after backscattering of the Au-coated samples attained by electron beams with a 5 kV acceleration voltage. The particle hydrodynamic diameter and zeta potential were evaluated on a Malvern Zetasizer ZS
  • equipment (Malvern Instruments Ltd., UK – detection angle of 173° and laser wavelength of 633 nm). For DLS measurements, NPs were dispersed in MilliQ water (1.0 mg·mL–1). To determine the zeta potential, the NPs were diluted in 10 Mm of phosphate buffer at a concentration of 1.0 mg·mL–1. All measurements
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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

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  • AuNPs exhibited uniform size with an average diameter of 10.0 nm. The nanocomposites facilitated the recyclable reduction of organic dyes, including 2-nitrophenol, 4-nitrophenol, and methyl orange, employing NaBH4 as the reducing agent. Kinetic studies further underscored the potential of this
  • physicochemical properties and diverse potential chemical applications [1][2][3]. The conventional synthesis of AuNPs typically involves the chemical reduction of Au3+ ions using various reducing agents and stabilizers [4][5]. However, many of these chemicals are highly reactive, posing risks to both the
  • metallic ions onto the nanogel and the subsequent reduction [22][23]. In recent studies, in situ reduction of metal nanoparticles (MNPs) has been explored to enhance synthetic efficiency and streamline procedures by employing disaccharides such as lactose [24][25]. However, the potential of monosaccharides
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Realizing active targeting in cancer nanomedicine with ultrasmall nanoparticles

  • André F. Lima,
  • Giselle Z. Justo and
  • Alioscka A. Sousa

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1208–1226, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.98

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  • demonstrate favorable tumor penetration and intratumoral diffusion. Active targeting strategies, incorporating ligands for specific tumor receptor binding, serve to further enhance usNP tumor selectivity and therapeutic performance. Numerous preclinical studies have already demonstrated the potential of
  • reliance on passive targeting, the more complex designs of targeted NPs, the potential for attached functional ligands to increase phagocytic capture and shorten blood circulation time, and the formation of a protein corona that may block the targeting ligand on the particle surface [15][16][17]. Over the
  • potential for tumor accumulation though passive targeting [76]. Fortunately, strategies to slow down renal clearance and extend the blood half-life of usNPs for more efficient tumor uptake are feasible, including fine-tuning hydrodynamic diameter (HD) through surface chemistry [77], controlling core density
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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

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  • acceleration voltage) on inducing increases in sample temperature and potential heat damage in thermally low conductive materials such as polymers and biological samples. The ion beam-induced heat for different ion beam currents at low acceleration voltages is calculated using Fourier’s law of heat transfer
  • any potential accumulative increase in local temperature. Being able to use a higher ion current in the nanoampere range in comparison with the previously suggested heat-reduced approach (where the beam current was reduced) addresses the issue of increased patterning times and cross sections with
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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

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  • . Characterizations of the synthesized nanostructures were carried out including zeta potential measurements, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The loading capacity of the nanopolymers for DOX was investigated, and encapsulation and release studies were carried out. In a final
  • , high stability, low toxicity, modifiable hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity, and the possibility of surface functionalization for targeted localization. Polymeric nanoparticles are a versatile approach to drug delivery (DD) with the potential to circumvent barriers associated with negative impacts on
  • are sensitive to two factors, such as pH and temperature, can be engineered to enhance targeting efficacy while minimizing systemic side effects [31][32]. Here, a strategy for the production and application of DOX-SNPs is proposed. FTIR, SEM, and zeta potential measurements were performed to
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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

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  • well. Baglayan and coworkers carried out a conformation analysis within DFT to obtain the ground state structure for C60–COOH [34]. In addition, they discussed its usage as a potential drug carrier for the antimetabolic and anticancer drug 5-fluoruracil [34]. Similarly, Parlak and Alver reported a
  • study the interactions with doxorubicin and gemcitabine [36]. The water-soluble fullerene is introduced to avoid known mutagenic reactions related to breast cancer [36]. It was also studied as a potential carrier for bedaquiline, an agent against tuberculosis [37]. The current study only considered
  • evaluated by computational methods, except for pKa and LogS. Drugs modified with C60 Since this study aims to elucidate the potential use of AI suites, such as Watson, to predict the docking score of pristine and modified chemotherapy drugs, the following paragraphs detail the extension of our datasets and
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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

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  • characteristics of group IV–VI dichalcogenides are yet to be thoroughly investigated. This manuscript reports on monolayer Ge2Se2 (a group IV–VI dichalcogenide), its optoelectronic behavior, and its potential application in photovoltaics. When employed as a hole transport layer, the material fosters an
  • promising and expedient because it has the potential to address the current energy demand without making a hazardous impact on the environment [1][2]. Henceforth, researchers have made continuous efforts to design efficient and robust PV devices and solar cells. The systematic study of various solar cells
  • its application potential in optoelectronic devices. More group IV–VI dichalcogenides have been discussed in [35][36][37][38][39][40] for different applications. Although some inceptive work has been done using monolayers of metal dichalcogenides, there are still plenty of opportunities to explore. In
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