Feasibility analysis of carbon nanofiber synthesis and morphology control using a LPG premixed flame

• Iftikhar Rahman Bishal,
• Muhammad Hilmi Ibrahim,
• Norikhwan Hamzah,
• Mohd Zamri Mohd Yusop,
• Faizuan Bin Abdullah,
• I Putu Tedy Indrayana and
• Mohd Fairus Mohd Yasin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 581–590, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.45

• Laboratory (HiREF), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia Advanced Membrane Technology Research Center, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia Department of Physics

Nanomaterials in targeting amyloid-β oligomers: current advances and future directions for Alzheimer's disease diagnosis and therapy

• Shiwani Randhawa,
• Trilok Chand Saini,
• Manik Bathla,
• Rahul Bhardwaj,
• Rubina Dhiman and
• Amitabha Acharya

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 561–580, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.44

• Shiwani Randhawa Trilok Chand Saini Manik Bathla Rahul Bhardwaj Rubina Dhiman Amitabha Acharya Biotechnology Division, C.S.I.R – Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur, Himachal Prasesh, 176061, India Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

• of a unique anti-soluble AβO (E3) nanobody derived from an alpaca immunized with soluble AβOs. This E3 nanobody, conjugated with carboxyfluorescein (FAM), demonstrated effective recognition of both soluble AβOs and Aβ plaques, highlighting the potential for nanobody technology to complement

• specificity allow for efficient capture even at low concentrations, crucial in the complex biological environment of the brain. Recent advancements in immunoassay technology have led to the development of ultrasensitive methods for detecting Aβ-derived diffusible ligands (ADDLs) and AβOs. A novel immunoassay

Functionalized gold nanoflowers on carbon screen-printed electrodes: an electrochemical platform for biosensing hemagglutinin protein of influenza A H1N1 virus

• Carlos Enrique Torres-Méndez,
• Sharmilee Nandi,
• Klara Martinovic,
• Patrizia Kühne,
• Yifan Liu,
• Sam Taylor,
• Maria Lysandrou,
• Maria Ines Berrojo Romeyro Mascarenhas,
• Viktoria Langwallner,
• Javier Enrique Sebastián Alonso,
• Ivana Jovanovic,
• Maike Lüftner,
• Georgia-Vasiliki Gkountana,
• David Bern,
• Abdul-Raouf Atif,
• Ehsan Manouchehri Doulabi,
• Gemma Mestres and
• Masood Kamali-Moghaddam

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 540–550, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.42

• Ellamathy for valuable discussions about microfluidics systems. Funding This work was supported by the Disciplinary Domain of Medical and Pharmacy and Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology at Uppsala University, Swedish Research Council, under grant 2020-02258 to M. Kamali-Moghaddam and Swedish

Electron beam-based direct writing of nanostructures using a palladium β-ketoesterate complex

• Chinmai Sai Jureddy,
• Krzysztof Maćkosz,
• Aleksandra Butrymowicz-Kubiak,
• Iwona B. Szymańska,
• Patrik Hoffmann and
• Ivo Utke

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 530–539, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.41

• Chinmai Sai Jureddy Krzysztof Mackosz Aleksandra Butrymowicz-Kubiak Iwona B. Szymanska Patrik Hoffmann Ivo Utke Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Thun, Switzerland École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland Present address: Univ

Water in nanoporous hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets: a first-principles study

• Juliana A. Gonçalves,
• Ronaldo J. C. Batista and
• Marcia C. Barbosa

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 510–519, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.39

• recent decades, technological advances such as membrane technology and energy recovery equipment have led to a considerable reduction in the energy required to desalinate seawater [2][3]. The proposal to use membranes that exhibit superior selectivity and high water flux has been a major focus for

• desalination technology [4][5][6]. Computational methods have been employed to enhance the understanding of nanoscale desalination processes. In this context, the use of molecular dynamics and ab initio calculations allows for the study of the physics involved in nanostructured membrane materials designed to

N₂⁺-implantation-induced tailoring of structural, morphological, optical, and electrical characteristics of sputtered molybdenum thin films

• Usha Rani,
• Kafi Devi,
• Divya Gupta and
• Sanjeev Aggarwal

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 495–509, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.38

• CSIR, New Delhi, for providing the CSIR-JRF. The authors are also grateful to the Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi, for providing funds for establishing the 200 kV ion accelerator and related characterization facilities at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. The authors are also

Performance optimization of a microwave-coupled plasma-based ultralow-energy ECR ion source for silicon nanostructuring

• Joy Mukherjee,
• Safiul Alam Mollick,
• Tanmoy Basu and
• Tapobrata Som

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 484–494, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.37

• Centers for Research and Education in Science and Technology, Kolkata, West Bengal, 700 091, India Homi Bhabha National Institute, Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai - 400 085, India 10.3762/bjnano.16.37 Abstract This paper presents a comprehensive optimization of key parameters for

Impact of adsorbate–substrate interaction on nanostructured thin films growth during low-pressure condensation

• Alina V. Dvornichenko,
• Vasyl O. Kharchenko and
• Dmitrii O. Kharchenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 473–483, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.36

• technology. These efforts are crucial for realizing the full potential of nanostructured thin films in enabling next-generation devices and technologies. The general results obtained within this work can be useful to predict the morphology of the growing surface during low-pressure condensation and to select

Synthetic-polymer-assisted antisense oligonucleotide delivery: targeted approaches for precision disease treatment

• Ana Cubillo Alvarez,
• Dylan Maguire and
• Ruairí P. Brannigan

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 435–463, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.34

Quantification of lead through rod-shaped silver-doped zinc oxide nanoparticles using an electrochemical approach

• Ravinder Lamba,
• Gaurav Bhanjana,
• Neeraj Dilbaghi,
• Vivek Gupta and
• Sandeep Kumar

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 422–434, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.33

• Ravinder Lamba Gaurav Bhanjana Neeraj Dilbaghi Vivek Gupta Sandeep Kumar Department of Physics, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar-Haryana, 125001, India Department of Bio and Nano Technology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar-Haryana, 125001

• ; Introduction According to the literature, a lot of work has been done to create durable and dependable smart sensors for the effective identification of analytes that are harmful but also crucial for the environment and technology [1]. Even at very low levels, heavy metals can permanently harm health, and

• medicine, electronics, environmental remediation, and energy [10][11]. The use of certain metal dopants to modify the chemical, optical, and electrical features of a material has gained considerable interest in the realm of semiconductor technology. A recent study has conducted thorough investigations into

Biomimetics and bioinspired surfaces: from nature to theory and applications

• Rhainer Guillermo Ferreira,
• Thies H. Büscher,
• Manuela Rebora,
• Poramate Manoonpong,
• Zhendong Dai and
• Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 418–421, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.32

• influence their performance and at drawing inspiration for modern technology from the vast array of solutions found in nature [1]. By examining the multiscale structures and mechanisms in biological systems, innovative and technologically advanced solutions can be developed for practical applications

• technology and new insights into the future of this field of research. Striking advance has been made regarding the study of surfaces on biological models, especially insects. For instance, insect attachment devices and adhesive secretions were thoroughly studied regarding the impact of contamination [2] and

• scaling on steel surfaces. Using silicone nanofilaments, they achieved 75.5% reduction of calcium carbonate deposition on treated steel samples. While many articles concentrated on using natural designs to inspire technological innovation (biology-push), others took an application-driven (technology-pull

ReactorAFM/STM – dynamic reactions on surfaces at elevated temperature and atmospheric pressure

• Tycho Roorda,
• Hamed Achour,
• Matthijs A. van Spronsen,
• Marta E. Cañas-Ventura,
• Sander B. Roobol,
• Willem Onderwaater,
• Mirthe Bergman,
• Peter van der Tuijn,
• Gertjan van Baarle,
• Johan W. Bakker,
• Joost W. M. Frenken and
• Irene M. N. Groot

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 397–406, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.30

• signal analyzer. The tip motion and the feedback loop are controlled by electronics from RHK technology. A phase-locked loop is employed for locking the phase between the AC drive signal to the QTF and the signal input. When the phase is locked, the resonance frequency of the tuning fork will shift as

Pulsed laser in liquid grafting of gold nanoparticle–carbon support composites

• Madeleine K. Wilsey,
• Teona Taseska,
• Qishen Lyu,
• Connor P. Cox and
• Astrid M. Müller

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 349–361, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.26

• the mature technology of pulsed laser cleaning [35][36] by simultaneously activating the support surface, to seed and grow nanoparticles immediately on the surface that is briefly trapped in this decontaminated/activated state (illustrated in the schematic in Figure 3). Organic deposits are ubiquitous

• ) using instrument-specific atomic sensitivity factors. X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements were conducted at the Chemical Analysis Lab at the Rochester Institute of Technology using a Bruker D8 ADVANCE diffractometer with Cu Kα radiation (40 kV and 40 mA). The configuration included a 0.6 mm primary

Tailoring of physical properties of RF-sputtered ZnTe films: role of substrate temperature

• Kafi Devi,
• Usha Rani,
• Arun Kumar,
• Divya Gupta and
• Sanjeev Aggarwal

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 333–348, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.25

• used for this purpose. However, the requirement of very pure material for making these devices leads to high production cost. Metal chalcogenide-based solar cells, because of their low cost and comparable efficiency, can act as a substitute for the Si-based technology. Metal chalcogenide (II–VI

• , and conductivity of ZnTe films deposited at various substrate temperatures. Supporting Information Supporting Information File 4: Additional data on optical measurements. Acknowledgements The authors acknowledge the Department of Physics, (Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University Of Science And Technology

• ) DCRUST, Murthal for providing PL facilities. Funding One of the authors (Kafi Devi) thanks the University Grant Comission (UGC), New Delhi for providing a (UGC-JRF) fellowship. The authors are greatful to the Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi for providing funds for 200 kV ion

Graphene oxide–chloroquine conjugate induces DNA damage in A549 lung cancer cells through autophagy modulation

• Braham Dutt Arya,
• Sandeep Mittal,
• Prachi Joshi,
• Alok Kumar Pandey,
• Jaime E. Ramirez-Vick,
• Govind Gupta and
• Surinder P. Singh

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 316–332, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.24

• were obtained from American Type Cell Culture (Cat. No. CCL-185; ATCC, Manassas, VA, USA). Primary antibodies anti-β-actin (Cat. No. 4970), anti-LC-3-I/II (Cat. No. 12741), anti-ATG-7 (Cat. No. 88577) and anti-beclin-1 (Cat. No. 3495) were obtained from Cell Signaling Technology (Danvers, MA, USA). The

• and an image analysis system (Andor Technology, Belfast, UK) and a software (KOMET 5.0, Kinetic Imaging, UK) at 400× magnification. Three independent experiments were performed for each group. The mean value of three Comet parameters, tail DNA (%), tail length (μm), and Olive tail moment (OTM) were

• , the blots were washed with 1× TBST and incubated with the corresponding horseradish peroxidase-coupled anti-rabbit or anti-mouse secondary antibodies (Cell Signaling Technology, MA, USA). The proteins were visualized with Super Signal West Femto reagents (Pierce Biotechnology, Rockford, IL, USA

Fabrication and evaluation of BerNPs regarding the growth and development of Streptococcus mutans

• Tuyen Huu Nguyen,
• Hong Thanh Pham,
• Kieu Kim Thanh Nguyen,
• Loan Hong Ngo,
• Anh Ngoc Tuan Mai,
• Thu Hoang Anh Lam,
• Ngan Thi Kim Phan,
• Dung Tien Pham,
• Duong Thuy Hoang,
• Thuc Dong Nguyen and
• Lien Thi Xuan Truong

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 308–315, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.23

• Faculty of Medical Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Department of Biotechnology, Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Faculty of Pharmacy, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 10.3762/bjnano.16.23 Abstract In this study, berberine nanoparticles (BerNPs) were

Enhancing mechanical properties of chitosan/PVA electrospun nanofibers: a comprehensive review

• Nur Areisman Mohd Salleh,
• Amalina Muhammad Afifi,
• Fathiah Mohamed Zuki and
• Hanna Sofia SalehHudin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 286–307, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.22

• stress on that fiber and weaken the overall structure [25]. With advancements in technology for producing nanofibers through electrospinning, various methods and techniques have been developed to enhance the mechanical properties of electrospun nanofibers. The objective of this review is to explore

• properties [170][171]. This technology is advantageous in terms of energy consumption, processing time, and solvent use, and it is also non-hazardous to the environment [161]. In a study on the surface modification of electrospun chitosan/PVA nanofibers, PVA was dissolved in distilled water and mixed with

Emerging strategies in the sustainable removal of antibiotics using semiconductor-based photocatalysts

• Yunus Ahmed,
• Keya Rani Dutta,
• Parul Akhtar,
• Md. Arif Hossen,
• Md. Jahangir Alam,
• Obaid A. Alharbi,
• Hamad AlMohamadi and
• Abdul Wahab Mohammad

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 264–285, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.21

• Yunus Ahmed Keya Rani Dutta Parul Akhtar Md. Arif Hossen Md. Jahangir Alam Obaid A. Alharbi Hamad AlMohamadi Abdul Wahab Mohammad Department of Chemistry, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, Chattogram-4349, Bangladesh Institute of River, Harbor and Environmental Science

• , Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, Chattogram-4349, Bangladesh Department of Civil Engineering, Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, Chattogram-4349, Bangladesh Water Management & Treatment Technologies Institute, Sustainability & Environment Sector, King Abdulaziz City for

• Science and Technology (KACST), Riyadh, 11442, Saudi Arabia Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Islamic University of Madinah, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia Chemical and Water Desalination Engineering Program, College of Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab

Radiosensitizing properties of dual-functionalized carbon nanostructures loaded with temozolomide

• Radmila Milenkovska,
• Nikola Geskovski,
• Dushko Shalabalija,
• Ljubica Mihailova,
• Petre Makreski,
• Dushko Lukarski,
• Igor Stojkovski,
• Maja Simonoska Crcarevska and
• Kristina Mladenovska

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 229–251, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.18

• Radmila Milenkovska Nikola Geskovski Dushko Shalabalija Ljubica Mihailova Petre Makreski Dushko Lukarski Igor Stojkovski Maja Simonoska Crcarevska Kristina Mladenovska Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Blv. Mother Theresa No

Synthesis and the impact of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on the viability and activity of rhizobacteria

• Bedah Rupaedah,
• Indrika Novella,
• Atiek Rostika Noviyanti,
• Diana Rakhmawaty Eddy,
• Anna Safarrida,
• Abdul Hapid,
• Zhafira Amila Haqqa,
• Suryana Suryana,
• Irwan Kurnia and
• Fathiyah Inayatirrahmi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 216–228, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.17

• Natural Science Faculty, Padjadjaran University, Jatinangor, Indonesia Research Center for Mining Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Lampung, Indonesia Chemical Engineering Department, University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia 10.3762/bjnano.16.17 Abstract Preserving the viability of

Recent advances in photothermal nanomaterials for ophthalmic applications

• Jiayuan Zhuang,
• Linhui Jia,
• Chenghao Li,
• Rui Yang,
• Jiapeng Wang,
• Wen-an Wang,
• Heng Zhou and
• Xiangxia Luo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 195–215, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.16

• -throughput testing techniques are expected to make substantial contributions to the advancement of ophthalmic photothermal nanomaterial development [221]. The evolution of photothermal nanomaterial technology represents just one facet of the multifaceted challenge posed by ophthalmic diseases. Comprehensive

A review of metal-organic frameworks and polymers in mixed matrix membranes for CO₂ capture

• Charlotte Skjold Qvist Christensen,
• Nicholas Hansen,
• Mahboubeh Motadayen,
• Nina Lock,
• Martin Lahn Henriksen and
• Jonathan Quinson

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 155–186, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.14

• Charlotte Skjold Qvist Christensen Nicholas Hansen Mahboubeh Motadayen Nina Lock Martin Lahn Henriksen Jonathan Quinson Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Ole Worms Allé 3, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark Centre for Water Technology (WATEC), Aarhus University, Ole Worms

• , including regenerative solvent-based absorption [2][6], fixed-bed adsorption [7], cryogenic separation techniques [8], and membrane separation methods [9][10][11][12]. Of these, membrane technology offers advantages such as exceptional stability, high efficiency, low energy consumption, and ease of

Clays enhanced with niobium: potential in wastewater treatment and reuse as pigment with antibacterial activity

• Silvia Jaerger,
• Patricia Appelt,
• Mario Antônio Alves da Cunha,
• Fabián Ccahuana Ayma,
• Ricardo Schneider,
• Carla Bittencourt and
• Fauze Jacó Anaissi

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 141–154, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.13

• Silvia Jaerger Patricia Appelt Mario Antonio Alves da Cunha Fabian Ccahuana Ayma Ricardo Schneider Carla Bittencourt Fauze Jaco Anaissi Federal University of Technology - Paraná - UTFPR, Campus Toledo, Rua Cristo Rei, 19. 85902-490, Toledo, Brazil Chemistry Department, Universidade Estadual do

Comparison of organic and inorganic hole transport layers in double perovskite material-based solar cell

• Deepika K and
• Arjun Singh

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 119–127, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.11

• , extended carrier diffusion lengths, and adjustable direct bandgaps. Also, there are well-established fabrication techniques that have positioned PSCs as a solution-processable photovoltaic technology [4]. Over the past few years, a significant improvement in the PCE of the PSCs was reported, from 3.8% in

• and 1.22 V, JSC values of 28.60 and 28.91 mA/cm2, and FFs of 76.31% and 77.15%, respectively. These findings underscore the potential of these HTLs to drive advancements in perovskite solar cell technology. The optimum result is obtained for the planar n-i-p FTO/WS2/LNMO/HTL/Au device structure at 300

Characterization of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum GP258

• Prashantkumar Siddappa Chakra,
• Aishwarya Banakar,
• Shriram Narayan Puranik,
• Vishwas Kaveeshwar,
• C. R. Ravikumar and
• Devaraja Gayathri

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 78–89, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.8

• , Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, Dharwad, Karnataka, India Research Centre, Department of Science, East West Institute of Technology, Bangalore, 560091, India 10.3762/bjnano.16.8 Abstract The fundamental goal of our investigation is to employ a sustainable synthesis method for zinc oxide

• abstract was created in BioRender. Hasan, S. (2024) https://BioRender.com/s21n461. Funding The authors gratefully acknowledge the generous financial support provided by 'KSTePS, DST, Govt. of Karnataka' (Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society, Department of Science and Technology) Vision Group

• on Science and Technology (VGST), for sponsoring this project (VGST/GRD-1017/CISEE) and fellowship support was provided by Vision Group on Science and Technology (VGST), Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS), Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka (Award