New design of operational MEMS bridges for measurements of properties of FEBID-based nanostructures

• Bartosz Pruchnik,
• Krzysztof Kwoka,
• Ewelina Gacka,
• Dominik Badura,
• Piotr Kunicki,
• Andrzej Sierakowski,
• Paweł Janus,
• Tomasz Piasecki and
• Teodor Gotszalk

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1273–1282, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.103

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The role of a tantalum interlayer in enhancing the properties of Fe₃O₄ thin films

• Hai Dang Ngo,
• Vo Doan Thanh Truong,
• Van Qui Le,
• Hoai Phuong Pham and
• Thi Kim Hang Pham

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1253–1259, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.101

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

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

Enhanced catalytic reduction through in situ synthesized gold nanoparticles embedded in glucosamine/alginate nanocomposites

• Chi-Hien Dang,
• Le-Kim-Thuy Nguyen,
• Minh-Trong Tran,
• Van-Dung Le,
• Nguyen Minh Ty,
• T. Ngoc Han Pham,
• Hieu Vu-Quang,
• Tran Thi Kim Chi,
• Tran Thi Huong Giang,
• Nguyen Thi Thanh Tu and
• Thanh-Danh Nguyen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1227–1237, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.99

• Chi-Hien Dang Le-Kim-Thuy Nguyen Minh-Trong Tran Van-Dung Le Nguyen Minh Ty T. Ngoc Han Pham Hieu Vu-Quang Tran Thi Kim Chi Tran Thi Huong Giang Nguyen Thi Thanh Tu Thanh-Danh Nguyen Institute of Chemical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 1A, TL29, Thanh Loc Ward, District 12

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

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

A low-kiloelectronvolt focused ion beam strategy for processing low-thermal-conductance materials with nanoampere currents

• Annalena Wolff,
• Nico Klingner,
• William Thompson,
• Yinghong Zhou,
• Jinying Lin and
• Yin Xiao

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1197–1207, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.97

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

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

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

Quantum-to-classical modeling of monolayer Ge₂Se₂ and its application in photovoltaic devices

• Anup Shrivastava,
• Shivani Saini,
• Dolly Kumari,
• Sanjai Singh and
• Jost Adam

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1153–1169, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.94

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

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

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

Introducing third-generation periodic table descriptors for nano-qRASTR modeling of zebrafish toxicity of metal oxide nanoparticles

• Supratik Kar and
• Siyun Yang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1142–1152, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.93

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

Photocatalytic methane oxidation over a TiO₂/SiNWs p–n junction catalyst at room temperature

• Qui Thanh Hoai Ta,
• Luan Minh Nguyen,
• Ngoc Hoi Nguyen,
• Phan Khanh Thinh Nguyen and
• Dai Hai Nguyen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1132–1141, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.92

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

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

Local work function on graphene nanoribbons

• Daniel Rothhardt,
• Amina Kimouche,
• Tillmann Klamroth and
• Regina Hoffmann-Vogel

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1125–1131, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.91

• Daniel Rothhardt Amina Kimouche Tillmann Klamroth Regina Hoffmann-Vogel Institute of Physics and Astronomy, University of Potsdam, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24–25, 14476 Potsdam-Golm, Germany current address: Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, CH-8600 Dübendorf

Direct electron beam writing of silver using a β-diketonate precursor: first insights

• Katja Höflich,
• Krzysztof Maćkosz,
• Chinmai S. Jureddy,
• Aleksei Tsarapkin and
• Ivo Utke

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1117–1124, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.90

• Katja Hoflich Krzysztof Mackosz Chinmai S. Jureddy Aleksei Tsarapkin Ivo Utke Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH), Gustav-Kirchhoff-Str. 4, 12489 Berlin, Germany Laboratory of Mechanics for Materials and Nanostructures, Empa – Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Science and Technology

Recent updates in applications of nanomedicine for the treatment of hepatic fibrosis

• Damai Ria Setyawati,
• Fransiska Christydira Sekaringtyas,
• Riyona Desvy Pratiwi,
• A’liyatur Rosyidah,
• Rohimmahtunnissa Azhar,
• Nunik Gustini,
• Gita Syahputra,
• Idah Rosidah,
• Etik Mardliyati,
• Tarwadi and
• Sjaikhurrizal El Muttaqien

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1105–1116, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.89

• on its surface. Figure 3 was reprinted from [57], Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, vol. 66, by Y. Thant et al., “TPGS conjugated pro-liposomal nanodrug delivery system potentiate the antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of Myricetin“, article no. 102808, Copyright (2021), with

Unveiling the potential of alginate-based nanomaterials in sensing technology and smart delivery applications

• Shakhzodjon Uzokboev,
• Khojimukhammad Akhmadbekov,
• Ra’no Nuritdinova,
• Salah M. Tawfik and
• Yong-Ill Lee

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1077–1104, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.88

• disease diagnosis, quick detection of diverse drugs and chemicals, and long-term monitoring [9]. In the recent decade, sensor technology has seen breakthroughs thanks to the usage of nanomaterials with superior physicochemical properties [10][11][12][13]. Nowadays, the development of sensors based on

• -links aid in stabilizing the alginate nanoparticles while also controlling their size, shape, and characteristics. These alginate nanoparticles have potential in drug delivery, food technology, and other disciplines that need regulated and focused distribution. Fenn et al. introduced a methacrylate

• carrier protected drugs from the gastric environment and provided the complete release of model drugs in intestinal fluid. In addition, the prepared matrix has zero toxicity and high biocompatibility. Sensing applications Alginate-based nanoparticles for sensor technology Alginate nanoparticles have

Signal generation in dynamic interferometric displacement detection

• Knarik Khachatryan,
• Simon Anter,
• Michael Reichling and
• Alexander von Schmidsfeld

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1070–1076, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.87

• measurements of DC and AC signals with a bandwidth of 200 MHz. The interferometer is precisely aligned via a tube piezo controlled by the R9 control system (RHK Technology Inc., Troy, MI, USA). Cantilever excitation with a sine wave voltage with a well-defined amplitude Vexc and overall experiment control is

Effect of wavelength and liquid on formation of Ag, Au, Ag/Au nanoparticles via picosecond laser ablation and SERS-based detection of DMMP

• Sree Satya Bharati Moram,
• Chandu Byram and
• Venugopal Rao Soma

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1054–1069, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.86

• Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi 502285, Telangana, India Department of Physics, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio 45469, USA School of Physics, University of Hyderabad, Prof. C. R. Rao Road, Hyderabad 500046, Telangana, India 10.3762/bjnano.15.86

Interface properties of nanostructured carbon-coated biological implants: an overview

• Mattia Bartoli,
• Francesca Cardano,
• Erik Piatti,
• Stefania Lettieri,
• Andrea Fin and
• Alberto Tagliaferro

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1041–1053, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.85

• Materiali (INSTM), Via G. Giusti 9, 50121, Firenze, Italy Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, Via P. Giuria 7, 10125 Torino, Italy Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca Degli Abruzzi, 24, 10129, Torino, Italy 10.3762/bjnano.15.85 Abstract The interfaces

Bolometric IR photoresponse based on a 3D micro-nano integrated CNT architecture

• Yasameen Al-Mafrachi,
• Sandeep Yadav,
• Sascha Preu,
• Jörg J. Schneider and
• Oktay Yilmazoglu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1030–1040, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.84

• Yasameen Al-Mafrachi Sandeep Yadav Sascha Preu Jorg J. Schneider Oktay Yilmazoglu Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Institute for Microwave Engineering and Photonics (IMP), Technical University of Darmstadt, 64283 Darmstadt, Germany Eduard-Zintl-Institut für

• integration techniques make it important for real-time broadband imaging systems. Keywords: 3D micro-nano architecture; blackbody absorption; CNT microbolometer; high responsivity; high spatial resolution; Introduction Non-cryogenic infrared (IR) microbolometers represent a cutting-edge technology with

• for non-cryogenic IR microbolometer technology, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have emerged as highly promising candidates [2] with broadband blackbody absorption [3], high resistance perpendicular to the CNT orientation [4], low lateral thermal conductivity [5], a high temperature coefficient of resistance

Ca_n neutral clusters: a two-step G₀W₀ and DFT benchmark

• Sunila Bakhsh,
• Sameen Aslam,
• Muhammad Khalid,
• Muhammad Sohail,
• Sundas Zafar,
• Sumayya Abdul Wadood,
• Kareem Morsy and
• Muhammad Aamir Iqbal

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1010–1016, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.82

• Sunila Bakhsh Sameen Aslam Muhammad Khalid Muhammad Sohail Sundas Zafar Sumayya Abdul Wadood Kareem Morsy Muhammad Aamir Iqbal Department of Physics, Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta 87300, Pakistan Department of Physics, University of

Atomistic insights into the morphological dynamics of gold and platinum nanoparticles: MD simulations in vacuum and aqueous media

• Evangelos Voyiatzis,
• Eugenia Valsami-Jones and
• Antreas Afantitis

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 995–1009, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.81

• employed to study other metallic and metal oxide nanomaterials. Keywords: crystallization; gold; molecular dynamics; nanoparticles; platinum; Introduction Nanomaterials, that is, materials with dimensions in the range of 1–100 nm [1][2], are central to a variety of developments in science and technology

Recent progress on field-effect transistor-based biosensors: device perspective

• Billel Smaani,
• Fares Nafa,
• Mohamed Salah Benlatrech,
• Ismahan Mahdi,
• Hamza Akroum,
• Mohamed walid Azizi,
• Khaled Harrar and
• Sayan Kanungo

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 977–994, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.80

• Entreprises Industrilles (LREEI), Faculté des Hydrocarbures et de la Chimie, Université M’Hamed Bougara Boumerdes, Algeria LIST Laboratory, University M’Hamed Bougara, Boumerdes, Algeria Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani, Hyderabad, India

• technology rapidly emerged [40][41]. However, all these FETs were highly bulky and required more space. Nakamoto et al. [42] later devised a biosensor with a novel fabrication method aligned well with the complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) fabrication process. Usually, biosensors convert

• from researchers due to their desirable properties and advantages, including low cost, label-free operation, high sensitivity, robustness, low power consumption, and a straightforward fabrication process based on CMOS technology [47][48]. A field-effect transistor-based biosensor comprises a

Beyond biomimicry – next generation applications of bioinspired adhesives from microfluidics to composites

• Dan Sameoto

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 965–976, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.79

• climbing capabilities of geckos launched over 20 years of intense scientific and engineering efforts to understand and industrially mimic this technology [2][3][4]. Coincidentally, in 2000, the same year that Autumn’s paper was published, the Nobel Prize for physics was awarded to Zhores Alferov and

• Herbert Kroemer, and Kroemer’s Nobel lecture that year included the statement that “the principal applications of any sufficiently new and innovative technology always have been – and will continue to be – applications created by that technology” [5]. I often come back to that statement by Dr. Kroemer and

• these biomimetic materials possibly serve a niche not currently fit by any existing technology or enable applications otherwise not possible with existing adhesives? In this perspective article, I will cover three unique subtopics that our group has advanced that can be substantially improved through

Therapeutic effect of F127-folate@PLGA/CHL/IR780 nanoparticles on folate receptor-expressing cancer cells

• Thi Ngoc Han Pham,
• Phuong-Thao Dang-Luong,
• Hong-Phuc Nguyen,
• Loc Le-Tuan,
• Xuan Thang Cao,
• Thanh-Danh Nguyen,
• Vy Tran Anh and
• Hieu Vu_Quang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 954–964, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.78

• Minh City, 700000, Vietnam Institute of Chemical Technology – VAST, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam Institute of Applied Technology and Sustainable Development, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam 10.3762/bjnano.15.78 Abstract Theragnostic platforms, which integrate

• of CHL to cancer cells. Funding This research is funded by Vietnam national foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED) under grant number 104.01-2019.50. Conflict of Interest Authors confirm that there is no conflict of interest related to the article.

Electrospun nanofibers: building blocks for the repair of bone tissue

• Tuğrul Mert Serim,
• Gülin Amasya,
• Tuğba Eren-Böncü,
• Ceyda Tuba Şengel-Türk and
• Ayşe Nurten Özdemir

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 941–953, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.77

• Tugrul Mert Serim Gulin Amasya Tugba Eren-Boncu Ceyda Tuba Sengel-Turk Ayse Nurten Ozdemir Ankara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 06560 Ankara, Turkey Erciyes University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, 38280 Kayseri, Turkey

• Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Istanbul, Turkey 10.3762/bjnano.15.77 Abstract Bone, one of the hardest structures of the body, is the basic constituent of the skeletal system, which gives the shape to the body, provides mechanical support for

• research and patents in the field. Keywords: bone regeneration; controlled release; drug delivery; electrospinning; nanofibers; Introduction The nanofiber technology is a recent technology developed for producing implantable systems that can be used for structural support to the bones as well as drug

Effects of cutting tool geometry on material removal of a gradient nanograined CoCrNi medium entropy alloy

• Yu-Sheng Lu,
• Yu-Xuan Hung,
• Thi-Xuyen Bui and
• Te-Hua Fang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 925–940, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.76

• Yu-Sheng Lu Yu-Xuan Hung Thi-Xuyen Bui Te-Hua Fang Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan University of Technology and Education – The University of Danang, Danang, Vietnam 10.3762/bjnano.15.76 Abstract CoCrNi medium

• study. LJ potential parameters for CoCrNi MEA substrate and cutting tool. Considered parameters of relative tool sharpness simulations. Comparison of cutting forces for comparable alloys. Funding The authors acknowledge the support of the National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan, under grant

Identification of structural features of surface modifiers in engineered nanostructured metal oxides regarding cell uptake through ML-based classification

• Indrasis Dasgupta,
• Totan Das,
• Biplab Das and
• Shovanlal Gayen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 909–924, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.75

• Indrasis Dasgupta Totan Das Biplab Das Shovanlal Gayen Laboratory of Drug Design and Discovery, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, India 10.3762/bjnano.15.75 Abstract Nanoparticles (NPs) are considered as versatile tools in various fields including

• Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University are also acknowledged. Funding SG thanks SERB, Govt. of India for financial assistance under the MATRICS scheme (MTR/2022/000286).

Facile synthesis of Fe-based metal–organic frameworks from Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles and their application for CO₂/N₂ separation

• Van Nhieu Le,
• Hoai Duc Tran,
• Minh Tien Nguyen,
• Hai Bang Truong,
• Toan Minh Pham and
• Jinsoo Kim

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 897–908, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.74

• Van Nhieu Le Hoai Duc Tran Minh Tien Nguyen Hai Bang Truong Toan Minh Pham Jinsoo Kim Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, 12 Nguyen Van Bao, Go Vap, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam Optical Materials Research Group, Science and Technology Advanced Institute

• , Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam Faculty of Applied Technology, School of Technology, Van Lang University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam Department of Chemical Engineering (Integrated Engineering), Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

• areas, high thermal stability, changeable pore system sizes, and customizable chemical surfaces [1][2][3][4][5][6]. The family tree of MOFs holds giant lineages such as Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework (ZIF), University of Olso (UiO), Material of Institute Lavoisier (MIL), Dresden University of Technology