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Self-assembly and adhesive properties of Pollicipes pollicipes barnacle cement protein cp19k: influence of pH and ionic strength

  • Shrutika Sawant,
  • Anne Marie Power and
  • J. Gerard Wall

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1863–1872, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.129

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  • fibril formation occurs in the acidic, iso-osmotic gland of the barnacle, with delayed cement curing enabling fibril secretion for sustained adhesion of the organism. The study provides insight into the environmental sensitivity of cp19k structure–function dynamics and may support the design of
  • underwater curing in barnacle bioadhesion. While monomeric cp19k exhibited apparently stronger surface adhesion than fibrillar protein, differences in structure, β-amyloid composition, and adhesive properties between the monomeric and the fibrillar protein, as well as between fibrils assembled under
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Published 23 Oct 2025

On the road to sustainability – application of metallic nanoparticles obtained by green synthesis in dentistry: a scoping review

  • Lorena Pinheiro Vasconcelos Silva,
  • Joice Catiane Soares Martins,
  • Israel Luís Carvalho Diniz,
  • Júlio Abreu Miranda,
  • Danilo Rodrigues de Souza,
  • Éverton do Nascimento Alencar,
  • Moan Jéfter Fernandes Costa and
  • Pedro Henrique Sette-de-Souza

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1851–1862, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.128

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  • nanoparticle formation in real time by detecting surface plasmon resonance bands, which provide insight into particle size and distribution [57]. XRD offers detailed information on the crystalline structure and phase composition of the nanoparticles, confirming successful synthesis and purity [53]. Together
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Published 22 Oct 2025

Phytol-loaded soybean oil nanoemulsion as a promising alternative against Leishmania amazonensis

  • Victória Louise Pinto Freire,
  • Mariana Farias Alves-Silva,
  • Johny W. de Freitas Oliveira,
  • Matheus de Freitas Fernandes-Pedrosa,
  • Alianda Maira Cornélio,
  • Marcelo de Souza-Silva,
  • Thayse Silva Medeiros and
  • Arnóbio Antônio da Silva Junior

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1826–1836, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.126

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  • nanoscale size, lipid fusion with membrane components, or disruption of the plasma membrane structure [48][49]. However, several studies have also highlighted the remarkable potential of nanoemulsions against intracellular amastigote forms. In addition to enhancing cutaneous penetration, nanoemulsions also
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Published 21 Oct 2025

Piezoelectricity of layered double hydroxides: perspectives regarding piezocatalysis and nanogenerators

  • Evgeniy S. Seliverstov,
  • Evgeniya A. Tarasenko and
  • Olga E. Lebedeva

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1812–1817, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.124

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  • conversion devices has positioned layered double hydroxides (LDHs) as promising candidates among the other two-dimensional materials. With their unique flexible layered structure, LDHs hold great potential for piezocatalysis and powering smart wearable electronics. Despite their promise, this area of study
  • future, systematic research into the effects of LDHs’ composition and structure on piezoelectric properties will be crucial to unlock their full potential. This mini-review aims to inspire the audience with valuable ideas for the development of new LDH-based piezoelectric materials, thereby contributing
  • environmental sources is a priority. Piezoelectric materials have the ability to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy due to the arrangement of dipoles in their structure, thus providing sustainable electrical energy for low-power-consuming and self-powered devices [1]. The most common piezoelectric
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Published 20 Oct 2025

Electrical, photocatalytic, and sensory properties of graphene oxide and polyimide implanted with low- and medium-energy silver ions

  • Josef Novák,
  • Eva Štěpanovská,
  • Petr Malinský,
  • Vlastimil Mazánek,
  • Jan Luxa,
  • Ulrich Kentsch and
  • Zdeněk Sofer

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1794–1811, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.123

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  • , and C–O) and the simultaneous transformation of the amorphous polymer phase into a graphitized structure with higher electrical parameters [9]. This results in carbon regions rich in conjugated π-electron systems, which allow for efficient charge delocalization and the formation of conducting pathways
  • relative humidity [16]. In addition to improving the affinity for water vapor, the implantation of Ag ions also translates into changes in optical and photochemical properties of the material, such as photocatalytic properties [17]. The modified electronic structure, characterized by a narrowing of the
  • structure of graphene oxide where carbon atoms form the basic lattice, while oxygen is present in the form of epoxy and hydroxy groups [23]. The C=O bonds (9.42%) represent carbonyl groups, while C=C bonds (14.68%) indicate the presence of residual conjugated sp2-hybridized regions, which are characteristic
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Exploring the potential of polymers: advancements in oral nanocarrier technology

  • Rousilândia de Araujo Silva,
  • Igor Eduardo Silva Arruda,
  • Luise Lopes Chaves,
  • Mônica Felts de La Roca Soares and
  • Jose Lamartine Soares Sobrinho

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1751–1793, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.122

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  • anionic glycoprotein that plays a pivotal role in determining the thickness and structure of the mucus layer. Consequently, its barrier function and permeability to drugs are also influenced. As a consequence, positively charged substances are attracted to mucin by electrostatic forces and retained within
  • matrix, osmotic pumping, and erosion. Release via diffusion through water-filled pores depends on a concentration gradient. Water absorbed by the NPs penetrates the polymer matrix, and progressive hydration leads to the formation and expansion of water-filled pores, the structure of which evolves with
  • polymer begins to degrade at the outer layer of the matrix and progressively advances inward, with the degradation rate exceeding that of water penetration. In bulk erosion, water rapidly penetrates the entire polymer structure, promoting homogeneous degradation of the matrix. This type of erosion
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Published 10 Oct 2025

Advances of aptamers in esophageal cancer diagnosis, treatment and drug delivery

  • Yang Fei,
  • Hui Xu,
  • Chunwei Zhang,
  • Jingjing Wang and
  • Yong Jin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1734–1750, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.121

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  • by exponential enrichment” (SELEX) technology, and their folded three-dimensional structure realizes high affinity and specific binding with targets; also, they have the advantages of relatively small molecular size, cost-effective production, broad target spectrum, and high adaptability for
  • , this synergistic strategy presents a promising approach to circumvent chemotherapy resistance in cancer treatment. In general, DNA aptamers have higher thermal stability, RNA aptamers are richer in secondary structure, and peptide aptamers are smaller in size and easier to enter cells [29]. Furthermore
  • azithromycin, but its effect in vivo is inferior. It is expected that ZY3A can be applied to clinical practice through optimizing drug administration strategies, such as combination of antibiotics and improvement of the aptamer structure. The mechanism of action of ZY3A may be to inhibit NF-κB pathway and MMP2
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Published 06 Oct 2025

Multifunctional anionic nanoemulsion with linseed oil and lecithin: a preliminary approach for dry eye disease

  • Niédja Fittipaldi Vasconcelos,
  • Almerinda Agrelli,
  • Rayane Cristine Santos da Silva,
  • Carina Lucena Mendes-Marques,
  • Isabel Renata de Souza Arruda,
  • Priscilla Stela Santana de Oliveira,
  • Mércia Liane de Oliveira and
  • Giovanna Machado

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1711–1733, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.120

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  • ingredient [1]. NEs are designed as droplets that can potentially replenish the lipid layer in DED patients, mimicking the trilayered structure of the tear film, consisting of lipid, aqueous, and mucin layers [13][15][18][20]. According to the literature, the tear film compromises the stability of NE
  • addition to PFAs, phospholipids are notable for their structure, which includes a hydrophilic part (phosphate groups) and a hydrophobic part (fatty acid chains). This unique configuration allows phospholipids to interact at the interface between the lipid and aqueous layers of the tear film, increasing its
  • Rio de Janeiro (BCRJ)/ATCC (Brazil). RPMI Medium 1640 (code 31800022), fetal bovine serum (FBS, code 12657029), GlutaMAX (code 35050061), and penicillin–streptomycin (code 15140122) were purchased from GIBCOTM (Brazil). Methodological basis: lecithin structure and emulsification process Droplet size
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Published 02 Oct 2025

Beyond the bilayer: multilayered hygroscopic actuation in pine cone scales

  • Kim Ulrich,
  • Max David Mylo,
  • Tom Masselter,
  • Fabian Scheckenbach,
  • Sophia Fischerbauer,
  • Martin Nopens,
  • Silja Flenner,
  • Imke Greving,
  • Linnea Hesse and
  • Thomas Speck

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1695–1710, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.119

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  • of the DVC analysis due to the porous structure of the brown tissue. When the simulations are performed with the lower y-axis shrinkage, this lateral curvature is negligible, whereas when the higher x-axis shrinkage is chosen, the inverted movement becomes even more pronounced (Figure S3, Supporting
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Ambient pressure XPS at MAX IV

  • Mattia Scardamaglia,
  • Ulrike Küst,
  • Alexander Klyushin,
  • Rosemary Jones,
  • Jan Knudsen,
  • Robert Temperton,
  • Andrey Shavorskiy and
  • Esko Kokkonen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1677–1694, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.118

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  • observation of catalytic surfaces under reaction conditions. This allows for full life cycle characterization of catalysts, offering insights into surface structure, composition, and dynamic behavior during catalysis. Thanks to its intrinsic surface sensitivity, APXPS is uniquely positioned to probe the
  • instrumentation development which highlight better the use of advanced light sources in probing the structure and dynamics of nanostructured materials and instrumental developments that enable novel investigations of materials under operando conditions. We will therefore discuss scientific examples about single
  • sheet. This well-defined platform mimics the structure of metal–nitrogen–carbon catalysts used in oxygen reduction reactions (ORRs). Using a combination of results obtained from APXPS at HIPPIE and pump–probe infrared–visible sum-frequency generation (SFG) in a dedicated setup at the Department of
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Published 24 Sep 2025

Energy spectrum and quantum phase transition of the coupled single spin and an infinitely coordinated Ising chain

  • Seidali Seidov,
  • Natalia Pugach and
  • Anatolie Sidorenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1668–1676, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.117

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  • Hamiltonian. In the limit of infinite Ising chain, or equivalently of the infinite total spin, the LMG Hamiltonian can be solved exactly. We exploit this fact and analytically obtain the energy spectrum of the whole system. Based on this result, we study the structure of the extrema of the ground state energy
  • the properties of the phase transition if the chain is coupled to the external single spin. In this case, we have to minimize the ground state energy of the whole system. From Equation 14 we find the spectrum: These functions also have nontrivial minima structure depending on the values of the
  • should be followed by a minimum and vice versa. Additional extrema arise due to hybridization between the energy levels ε±(θ,φ) of the bare LMG model with the single spin directed up or down, leading to the appearance of avoided crossings and richer extremum structure of the ground state energy. The
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Prospects of nanotechnology and natural products for cancer and immunotherapy

  • Jan Filipe Andrade Santos,
  • Marcela Bernardes Brasileiro,
  • Pamela Danielle Cavalcante Barreto,
  • Ligiane Aranha Rocha and
  • José Adão Carvalho Nascimento Júnior

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1644–1667, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.116

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  • polymeric membranes, non-ionic surfactants, macromolecules, and phospholipids [176][177]. The properties of the pharmaceutical form are governed by size, shape, core structure, and ligands, which can alter factors such as solubility, charge density, hydrophobicity, stability, and binding affinity [178]. The
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Published 22 Sep 2025

Nanotechnology-based approaches for the removal of microplastics from wastewater: a comprehensive review

  • Nayanathara O Sanjeev,
  • Manjunath Singanodi Vallabha and
  • Rebekah Rubidha Lisha Rabi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1607–1632, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.114

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  • various techniques for synthesis of nanoparticles. Nanoparticle synthesis is essential for tailoring materials that effectively remove MPs. Various approaches allow researchers to customize structure and functionality based on application needs. For example, the sol–gel process transforms a colloidal
  • hydrophobic nature make them highly effective in capturing various organic pollutants, including methylene blue, neutral red, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Notably, the unique hexagonal honeycomb crystal structure imparts exceptional stability, allowing them to perform efficiently under challenging
  • . Nanoparticles, owing to their high surface-to-volume ratio, demonstrate superior catalytic performance compared to bulk materials. Furthermore, the particle size of semiconductors influences their bandgap energy and crystalline structure, which in turn affects their redox potential and the spatial distribution
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Published 15 Sep 2025

Bioinspired polypropylene-based functionally graded materials and metamaterials modeling the mistletoe–host interface

  • Lina M. Rojas González,
  • Naeim Ghavidelnia,
  • Christoph Eberl and
  • Max D. Mylo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1592–1606, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.113

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  • ]. Biological materials and their highly modified structure–function relationship are designed to enable organisms to survive and/or adapt to the environmental conditions in which they live [24][25]. The European mistletoe (Viscum album) is an excellent model of a long-lasting connection between two material
  • nutrients and to maintain mechanical stability during joint growth for over 20 years, despite its ever-increasing weight and the additional loads caused by wind and snow [29]. Analyses of the tissue and cell structure have revealed a chemical lignification gradient along the V-shaped interface between the
  • material with rectilinear interface. Triangular structures were selected for their isotropic properties, which help minimize the impact of loading direction deviations during testing. The metamaterial structure consisted of unit cells with a uniform beam thickness of 1.8 mm (Figure 2G). The effective
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Few-photon microwave fields for superconducting transmon-based qudit control

  • Irina A. Solovykh,
  • Andrey V. Pashchenko,
  • Natalya A. Maleeva,
  • Nikolay V. Klenov,
  • Olga V. Tikhonova and
  • Igor I. Soloviev

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1580–1591, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.112

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  • non-classical field and a transmon-based qudit with several, even high-lying, levels being taken into account. We develop methods of rapid quantum control of the designed transmon-based qudit and its state population dynamics. The structure of the article is as follows: First, the model of the system
  • JJ system will interact directly with the current (magnetic field) in the cavity, and the coupling strength will change from to , where α is a fine structure constant. This case corresponds to the so-called “ultrastrong coupling regime” [50][51], which is beyond the scope of this article. Later, it
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Photocatalytic degradation of ofloxacin in water assisted by TiO2 nanowires on carbon cloth: contributions of H2O2 addition and substrate absorbability

  • Iram Hussain,
  • Lisha Zhang,
  • Zhizhen Ye and
  • Jin-Ming Wu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1567–1579, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.111

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  • pore size distribution, which shows a sharp peak at approximately 4.0 nm, suggesting a uniform pore size. The corresponding pore size distribution curve (Figure 3b, inset) indicates a mesoporous structure. Before calcination, the BET surface area of the titanate on carbon cloth was found to be 3.9 m2·g
  • cloth, facilitating the separation of photogenerated electron–hole pairs [13][35], and (3) the substrate’s fibrous structure significantly enhancing the effective contact area and preventing the aggregation of nanowires. Conclusion TiO2 nanowire thin films of ca. 1.5 μm in thickness were precipitated on
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Modeling magnetic properties of cobalt nanofilms used as a component of spin hybrid superconductor–ferromagnetic structures

  • Aleksey Fedotov,
  • Olesya Severyukhina,
  • Anastasia Salomatina and
  • Anatolie Sidorenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1557–1566, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.110

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  • structure and composition of Co–Ni–Fe films were evaluated, and it was found out how the deposition rate affects the conversion of a weak magnetic field into magnetic induction. In addition, thin-film structures based on Fe and Co are among the most promising materials that can be applied in the creation of
  • the atom, which was calculated as a vector sum of the spins of individual electrons included in its structure and their orbital moments. The mathematical model of atomic displacement and changes in their magnetic moments is based on the Langevin [21] and Landau–Lifshitz–Hilbert [22][23] equations
  • material structure corresponded to a face-centered cubic crystal lattice (fcc). The size of the system in the first problem was small at 500 atoms (5 × 5 × 5 elementary crystal cells) and was due to the study of a similar system in [22]. The appearance of the modeled cobalt crystallite and the magnetic
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Transient electronics for sustainability: Emerging technologies and future directions

  • Jae-Young Bae,
  • Myung-Kyun Choi and
  • Seung-Kyun Kang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1545–1556, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.109

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  • and the presence of specific ions, such as hydrogen phosphate and chloride (HPO42− and Cl−) [43] are known to accelerate the degradation process. The biodegradation rate of silicon is also influenced by its crystallographic structure. Polycrystalline silicon degrades faster than single-crystalline
  • ) [63][73]. In this process, PI is first coated onto PMMA, followed by photolithographic patterning of the inorganic electronic materials. The PMMA layer is then dissolved, allowing the patterned structure, protected by the thin PI layer, to be transferred onto a desired target substrate. Since the
  • thick Mg trace for up to three weeks in PBS (pH 7.4, 37 °C). However, organic films suffer from intrinsic porosity due to their polymer chain structure, which limits their water-blocking performance compared to inorganic counterparts. In contrast, inorganic coatings, traditionally employed in the field
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Influence of laser beam profile on morphology and optical properties of silicon nanoparticles formed by laser ablation in liquid

  • Natalie Tarasenka,
  • Vladislav Kornev,
  • Alena Nevar and
  • Nikolai Tarasenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1533–1544, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.108

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  • Abstract In this study, silicon nanoparticles (NPs) were produced by pulsed laser ablation in a liquid, aiming to investigate the influence of a laser beam profile on the properties of the resultant NPs. Morphology, inner structure, and phase composition of the formed NPs were characterized by means of
  • batteries by providing a solution to the urgent problem of large volumetric expansion known for Si during lithiation process [3]. Due to the possibility of lateral expansion in Si nanowires, the cracking of the electrodes during lithiation is minimized. In addition, the one-dimensional structure of Si
  • conductivities resulted in NPs of different morphology, structure, and optical characteristics. It should be noted that, as a rule, NPs of nearly spherical morphology are formed by PLAL under typical experimental conditions. Non-spherical NPs were also reported to be produced by PLAL [13]; but this requires
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Dendrimer-modified carbon nanotubes for the removal and recovery of heavy metal ions from water

  • Thao Quynh Ngan Tran,
  • Huu Trung Nguyen,
  • Subodh Kumar and
  • Xuan Thang Cao

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1522–1532, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.107

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  • , which can be later released by altering the pH of the solution. Numerous nanomaterials have been explored and modified by introducing a high number of binding sites (functional groups) and/or generating a porous structure to enhance the adsorption of heavy metal ions [14][15]. Although such modified
  • functionalization process did not alter the intrinsic structure of the materials as the peak profile of all the samples is similar to that of bare CNTs. Moreover, the absence of any extra peaks further confirms that the washing process has effectively removed the residual substrates and DES. FTIR spectroscopy has
  • with increasing dendrimer functionalization. SEM images are helpful to identify the morphological changes after the functionalization of CNTs. The comparative observation of SEM images of CNTs, CNTs-G1, CNTs-G3, and CNTs-G5 clearly reveals tube shape structure for all the materials confirming no
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Cross-reactivities in conjugation reactions involving iron oxide nanoparticles

  • Shoronia N. Cross,
  • Katalin V. Korpany,
  • Hanine Zakaria and
  • Amy Szuchmacher Blum

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1504–1521, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.106

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  • should be detectable directly by UV–vis spectroscopy. Unfortunately, we could not detect binding with any of these dyes (results not shown). All three dyes showed relatively low aqueous solubility, and have their primary amine attached directly to an aromatic ring structure, which may contribute to both
  • conclude that the structure of the payload molecule plays a very important role in determining the efficacy of the EDC/NHS coupling reaction, in that steric hindrance and the electronic structure of the molecule are critical parameters to take into consideration when choosing a suitable amine; thus
  • , efforts should be made to include a linker, which separates the primary amine from the aromatic ring structure. Importantly, we also note that there is no cross-reactivity observed here, likely due to these same factors that prevent the dyes from binding to surface Fe via their amines, unlike with PPA
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Nanomaterials for biomedical applications

  • Iqra Zainab,
  • Zohra Naseem,
  • Syeda Rubab Batool,
  • Filippo Pierini,
  • Seda Kizilel and
  • Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1499–1503, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.105

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  • designing nanomaterials that can bring the drug to the required place and then release it in a planned way. One of the earliest nanocarriers examined for drug delivery was liposomes. They are tiny spheres made of lipids, either naturally or synthetically, and their structure is closely similar to the cell
  • can interact directly with cells at the molecular level [30]. This enables scientists to control not only the physical structure of the tissue but also the biological signals that control cell behavior. Releasing growth factors in a controlled way can be a feature of nanostructured scaffolds to
  • processes [39]. Therefore, patients can benefit from faster healing, durable implants, and fewer challenges after surgery. Studies are still being conducted to ensure their long-term safety, so their use for therapeutics and tissue structure continue to expand. From cancer therapies to advanced prosthetics
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Laser processing in liquids: insights into nanocolloid generation and thin film integration for energy, photonic, and sensing applications

  • Akshana Parameswaran Sreekala,
  • Pooja Raveendran Nair,
  • Jithin Kundalam Kadavath,
  • Bindu Krishnan,
  • David Avellaneda Avellaneda,
  • M. R. Anantharaman and
  • Sadasivan Shaji

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1428–1498, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.104

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  • crystallographic structure. The findings suggest that smaller particle sizes are primarily achieved by increasing the number of laser pulses, though there is a limit to the number of pulses that should be applied. Furthermore, the energy output notably influenced the size distribution, with higher energy leading
  • contrast, conventional PLAL methods are dominated by surface energy, resulting in a Fe core–Au shell structure. The study identifies the limitations of lower fluence, inhomogeneous heating, and insufficient particle association during laser irradiation, and clarifies the mechanism behind PLML. For single
  • factors such as size, surface-to-volume ratio, crystalline structure, composition, oxidation state, shape, and defects [68]. To synthesize NPs, colloids suspended in transparent liquids are irradiated with short or ultra-short laser pulses, which result in selective absorption by the NPs. This occurs
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Photochemical synthesis of silver nanoprisms via green LED irradiation and evaluation of SERS activity

  • Tuan Anh Mai-Ngoc,
  • Nhi Kieu Vo,
  • Cong Danh Nguyen,
  • Thi Kim Xuan Nguyen and
  • Thanh Sinh Do

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1417–1427, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.103

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  • broad diffraction peaks at 38.2°, 44.3°, 64.5°, and 77.7°, corresponding to the (111), (200), (220), and (311) crystal planes, respectively. These peaks are characteristic of the face-centered cubic (fcc) structure of silver nanoparticles. The diffraction intensity at the (111) crystal facets was three
  • times higher than that at the (200) facets, consistent with the typical structure of AgNPrs [9][16]. Moreover, no diffraction peaks corresponding to Ag2O were detected, indicating that the photoreduction process for synthesizing AgNPrs was efficient. In summary, after 72 h of LED irradiation under the
  • confirm that AgNPrs exhibited superior SERS performance, consistent with prior studies investigating the direct SERS detection of 4-MBA [18][19]. Due to their anisotropic structure, AgNPrs concentrate surface electrons and form electromagnetic “hot spots” at the edges and tip of the nanoprisms [22][24][25
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The role of biochar in combating microplastic pollution: a bibliometric analysis in environmental contexts

  • Tuan Minh Truong Dang,
  • Thao Thu Thi Huynh,
  • Guo-Ping Chang-Chien and
  • Ha Manh Bui

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1401–1416, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.102

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  • using CiteSpace has proven instrumental. CiteSpace facilitates citation network visualization, co-citation analysis and the identification of emerging research trends, providing insights into the intellectual structure of this scientific domain [26]. By uncovering key contributors and trends
  • 2022, reflecting efforts to mitigate MP pollution through biochar application in terrestrial and aquatic environments. From 2022 to 2024, terms like “community structure”, “agriculture”, and “impact” suggest a shift toward investigating biochar's influence on the physicochemical properties of soil and
  • and biochar concentration, underscoring biochar’s pivotal role in soil remediation and plant performance enhancement in MP-contaminated soils. Enhancement of soil physicochemical properties MPs exert significant impacts on soil physicochemical properties, altering its physical structure, chemical
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