Supramolecular hydration structure of graphene-based hydrogels: density functional theory, green chemistry and interface application

• Hon Nhien Le,
• Duy Khanh Nguyen,
• Minh Triet Dang,
• Huyen Trinh Nguyen,
• Thi Bang Tam Dao,
• Trung Do Nguyen,
• Chi Nhan Ha Thuc and
• Van Hieu Le

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 806–822, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.61

• microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy were performed using a JSM-IT200 system (JEOL). Samples were coated with Pt before the SEM-EDS analysis. X-ray diffraction was performed on a D8 Advance instrument (Bruker). Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was characterized with a FT/IR-6600

• to the surface and the hydrogen bonding of interfacial hydration layers on the hydrophilic nanostructures. Crystallography, functional group, aqueous dispersibility and hydration lubrication Dry powder of the GO-SG-ZH nanocomposite was analyzed using XRD and FTIR. In Figure 6a, the XRD pattern

• of GO and SG nanomaterials had amorphous structures which did not give obvious peaks in the XRD pattern. Regarding the FTIR spectrum in Figure 6b, most of obvious peaks are attributed to functional groups of nanosilica. The vibration band at 3772.1 cm−1 is assigned to silanol groups on the nanosilica

Changes of structural, magnetic and spectroscopic properties of microencapsulated iron sucrose nanoparticles in saline

• Sabina Lewińska,
• Pavlo Aleshkevych,
• Roman Minikayev,
• Anna Bajorek,
• Mateusz Dulski,
• Krystian Prusik,
• Tomasz Wojciechowski and
• Anna Ślawska-Waniewska

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 762–784, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.59

• transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Composition studies using XRD, magnetic properties using dc and ac magnetometry, and extensive spectral analysis using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Raman, and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) were also performed. Considering that the AB-Fortis

• proved that most likely the cores of the nanoparticles are composed of FeO(OH). However, the results of the magnetic measurements do not allow resolving the issues related to the type of FeO(OH) polymorph. Therefore, additional studies such as FTIR, Raman, and XPS were performed, and their results will

• be presented later in the FTIR and Raman results and analysis and XPS results and analysis sections. Dissolved samples The evolution of the magnetic properties of FS0 with the dissolution time is shown in Figure 8. Figure 8a depicts ZFC–FC relations measured at 50 Oe for all our samples. It can be

Synthesis of a multicomponent cellulose-based adsorbent for tetracycline removal from aquaculture water

• Uyen Bao Tran,
• Ngoc Thanh Vo-Tran,
• Khai The Truong,
• Dat Anh Nguyen,
• Quang Nhat Tran,
• Huu-Quang Nguyen,
• Jaebeom Lee and
• Hai Son Truong-Lam

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 728–739, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.56

• concentration of 60 mg·L–1 at pH 6–7, reaching equilibrium after 12 h. The surface characteristics and structural properties of PGC were determined using various material characterization techniques, including FTIR, SEM, EDX, and BET. Verification experiments under optimal conditions confirmed that the

• will be applied in the synthesis of an adsorbent for TC removal from water. Material characterization FE-SEM and FTIR results Figure 2 presents comparative field-emission SEM (FE-SEM) images and FTIR spectra of commercial CMC and PGC. Notably, the FE-SEM analysis of PGC (Figure 2d–f) reveals

• aligns with the subsequent EDX results. The FTIR spectrum (Figure 2g) of commercial CMC displays distinct adsorption bands at 3219, 2875, 1424, 1325, 1053, 1029 and 893 cm−1. The broad band from 3219 to 3406 cm−1 corresponds to O‒H stretching vibrations, reflecting the abundance of hydroxy and carboxyl

Efficiency of single-pulse laser fragmentation of organic nutraceutical dispersions in a circular jet flow-through reactor

• Tina Friedenauer,
• Maximilian Spellauge,
• Alexander Sommereyns,
• Verena Labenski,
• Tuba Esatbeyoglu,
• Christoph Rehbock,
• Heinz P. Huber and
• Stephan Barcikowski

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 711–727, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.55

Aprepitant-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles: a novel approach to enhance oral bioavailability

• Mazhar Hussain,
• Muhammad Farooq,
• Muhammad Asad Saeed,
• Muhammad Ijaz,
• Sherjeel Adnan,
• Zeeshan Masood,
• Muhammad Waqas,
• Wafa Ishaq and
• Nabeela Ameer

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 652–663, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.50

• analysis. APT-loaded SLNs were prepared by the precipitation method and characterized by physicochemical studies including particle size and zeta potential measurements, drug content, encapsulation efficiency and solubility studies, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron

• the crystal state into an amorphous state after SLN preparation. FTIR results indicated compatibility between APT and the polymers. XRD, TGA, and DSC results indicated no physical interaction between drug and polymers. In vitro drug release studies showed that APT-CD-NP4 yielded the maximum drug

• , and zeta potential measurements. Also Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), solubility, in vitro dissolution, and in vivo and stability studies were carried out. Result and Discussion Physicochemical evaluation The solubility of APT in the SLNs was 24-fold higher

Polyurethane/silk fibroin-based electrospun membranes for wound healing and skin substitute applications

• Iqra Zainab,
• Zohra Naseem,
• Syeda Rubab Batool,
• Muhammad Waqas,
• Ahsan Nazir and
• Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 591–612, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.46

• applications without affecting the structure or bioactivity. The effective encapsulation of STZ was confirmed by FTIR, and the nanofibers showed high cytocompatibility in cell viability tests. STZ was released from nanofibers over 6 h, and its antibacterial activity was demonstrated through the formation of a

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

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

• Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectrum of produced Ag@ZnO NRs. Different groups and bonds were examined using the FTIR spectrum. Ag doping changes the bond length of the sample, resulting in a minor shift in peak location toward higher wavelengths. The distinctive stretching mode of the

• Zn–O bond is responsible for a significant vibrational band in the FTIR spectra, ranging from 450 to 550 cm−1. The presence of a hydroxy residue, which is caused by ambient moisture, is indicated by a large peak at 3433 cm−1 (stretching) and at 1330 to 1720 cm−1 (bending). Peaks present at 2922 and

• 2854 cm−1 relate to the stretching vibration of carbon and hydrogen bonds. The peaks at 1030 and 1380 cm−1 are related to vibrational or in-plane bending of residual ethanol which was used for washing the nanoparticles and KBr pellet die set (used for pellet making for FTIR) [18][19]. Optical study of

Engineered PEG–PCL nanoparticles enable sensitive and selective detection of sodium dodecyl sulfate: a qualitative and quantitative analysis

• Soni Prajapati and
• Ranjana Singh

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 385–396, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.29

• with passing energy at 80 eV, and the binding energy spectrum was recorded from 0 to 1,400 eV. The functional group interaction of PEG–PCL nanoparticles was assessed using Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy (Thermo Scientific, Nicolet 6700). An amout of 5 mg of PEG, PCL, and PEG–PCL

• undergoing undesirable chemical changes. The functional group interactions between PEG and PCL to form PEG–PCL nanoparticles were investigated using FTIR spectroscopy (Figure 3). The FTIR spectrum of PEG–PCL nanoparticles reveals several characteristic peaks indicating their chemical structure and successful

• method. Physicochemical characterization of PEG–PCL nanoparticles: a) hydrodynamic radius and PDI, b) zeta potential, c) SEM, d) TEM, and e) XPS analysis. FTIR spectrum of PEG–PCL nanoparticles showing functional group interaction between parent compounds (PEG and PCL). Optimization of PEG–PCL

Development of a mucoadhesive drug delivery system and its interaction with gastric cells

• Ahmet Baki Sahin,
• Serdar Karakurt and
• Deniz Sezlev Bilecen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 371–384, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.28

• -Eud-F-Alg NPs. Surface composition of nanoparticles The surface composition of the nanoparticles was characterized with ATR-FTIR (Figure 2). For Alg nanoparticles, distinctive bands were observed at 1567 and 1405 cm−1, which were assigned to asymmetric and symmetric stretching vibrations of

• position was detected (from 1567 to 1608 cm−1). This was attributed to weak interactions between alginate and Eudragit polymer, which were also observed in other studies [37]. Taken together, it can be concluded from the results of microscopy and FTIR analysis that the Alg nanoparticles were coated with

• reflectance Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) was used. Freeze-dried nanoparticles were directly placed on an ATR crystal, and the infrared spectrum of the samples was obtained in the range of 4000–400 cm−1 using a FTIR spectrophotometer (Bruker/Vertex70, USA). Particle size and zeta

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

• quantitative estimation of the unbound drug. Physical characterization techniques The functional group and structural analysis of GO and GO–Chl nanoconjugate were studied using a Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer (Cary 630 FTIR, Agilent, CA, USA) in ATR mode and a Raman spectrophotometer (Ranishaw win

• characteristic band at around 343 nm, in GO–Chl, could be related to the binding of Chl to GO [42]. The functional groups in GO and GO–Chl nanoconjugates were analyzed by FTIR spectroscopy. Supporting Information File 1, Figure S1b shows the FTIR spectrum of GO, Chl, and GO–Chl in the range of 500–3800 cm−1

• /IG ratio (0.882) is observed for the GO–Chl sample compared to that of GO (0.929). This indicates a possible conversion of the sp3 carbon to sp2 carbon due to the reducing environment imparted by the amino functionalities present on the Chl, which was also corroborated by FTIR data [47]. Furthermore

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

• [24][28], which shows that ball grinding does not alter the crystal structure of berberine. FTIR spectroscopy results show that the characteristic peaks of BerNPs coincide with that of the raw berberine at 1597, 1507, 1363, 1276, 1103, and 1035 cm−1 [24]. These results demonstrate that ball grinding

• , and ldh, thereby preventing biofilm development [40]. Conclusion In this study, BerNPs were fabricated using ball milling with zirconium balls. Analysis through FE-SEM, UV–vis, XRD, and FTIR revealed that the nanoparticles predominantly exhibited a crystalline structure, with an average size of 40–65

• temperature, and analyzed at a voltage of 10 kV [24]. X-ray diffraction analysis was used to evaluate the crystalline structure of berberine and BerNPs. FTIR spectra were analyzed to identify typical functional groups and chemical bonds in raw berberine and BerNPs [28]. Determination of minimum inhibitory

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

• after exposure to irradiation, X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) was used. The stability of TMZ under these conditions was determined unsing attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) and UV–vis spectroscopy. Most of the procedures and techniques were used in our previous study [43

• -FA-TMZ (Figure 4d), but are slightly shifted to 3346, 3389, 3423, 2921, and 2853 cm−1, serving as a spectroscopic evidence for the existence of non-covalent interactions (electrostatic, hydrogen bond, and/or van der Waals forces) between CNs and TMZ. From comparison of the ATR-FTIR spectrum of TMZ

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

• formed may not fully represent the structure of the fabricated MOF-based MMMs. While electron microscopy offers a highly detailed qualitative analysis of specific regions within the membrane, methods such as Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy

• , and X-ray diffraction (XRD) provide information about the bulk MOF-based MMM [140][141][142]. FTIR yields information about the functional groups within the sample [140], and will differ between the pristine MOF, polymer membrane, and MOF-based MMM [118][121][122][124][128][131]. In this way, it is

• possible to compare how various modifications to the MOF-based MMM system change the functional groups within the final membrane [122][125][128]. Similar to FTIR, NMR provides insights into the chemical nature of the membrane but offers more detailed information about its chemical structure [141]. XRD

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

• radiation (λ = 1.5410 Å) operating at 40 kV and 30 mA. Data were collected in scanning mode in steps between 4° and 75° (2θ) with a step size of 0.05°/s. The basal distance was obtained using Bragg's Law. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra were collected on a Perkin Elmer Frontier FTIR

• observed in Figure 3. The FTIR spectra of the bentonite before and after modification with niobium are shown in Figure 4. It can be observed that for the BE samples and all those modified with NbOPO4 (Figure 4a), the spectra show a narrow band in the region of 3638 cm−1, associated with the (Al–OH–Al

• clay (a), bentonite modified with NbOX (BeOx) (b), and bentonite modified with NbPh (BePh) (c). The structures were obtained with the Vesta program using the COD 1100106, COD 1534619, and COD 1517684 for montmorillonite, niobium oxide, and niobium phosphate, respectively. FTIR spectra for the bentonite

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

• nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), utilizing lactic acid bacteria isolated from curd as the key biological agent. Bacteria function as agents for both reduction and capping processes, which aids the synthesis of ZnO NPs. Various characterization techniques including XRD, FTIR, UV–vis, TEM, SEM-EDX, and zeta potential

• the scattering angle. Using this formula, we determined an average crystallite size of around 25 nm for the 2θ angle of 35.8°. This measurement provided valuable insight into the dimensions of the ZnO NPs and is depicted in Figure 2a. FTIR analysis The FTIR spectra of ZnO NPs were examined in the

• wurtzite structure. Similarly, in another study, Suba et al. [22] also described the biosynthesis of hexagonal ZnO NPs using Lactiplantibacillus spp. Valuable insights into the synthesis process were obtained through FTIR spectroscopy. The peak at 484 cm−1 confirms the occurrence of Zn–O linkages

Natural nanofibers embedded in the seed mucilage envelope: composite hydrogels with specific adhesive and frictional properties

• Agnieszka Kreitschitz and
• Stanislav N. Gorb

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1603–1618, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.126

• impossible. The complicated preparation procedures and analysis give us often an information limited to just one factor, for example, to specific chemical composition or topology (AFM, FTIR, or Raman microscopy) [45]. Ideally, the comparison of data from diverse visualisation techniques can provide us with

Facile synthesis of size-tunable L-carnosine-capped silver nanoparticles and their role in metal ion sensing and catalytic degradation of p-nitrophenol

• Akash Kumar,
• Ridhima Chadha,
• Abhishek Das,
• Nandita Maiti and
• Rayavarapu Raja Gopal

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1576–1592, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.124

• ʟ-carnosine in synthesizing tunable plasmonic silver nanoparticles (ʟ-car-AgNPs). The formation of ʟ-car-AgNPs was confirmed via UV–vis optical absorption spectroscopy, showing single and double plasmonic peaks, depending on the synthesis conditions. Physicochemical characterization using TEM, FTIR

• . The functionalization of AgNPs with ʟ-carnosine was validated through Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS5, USA). For this, 10 mg of air-dried nanopowder was placed over a diamond, and the software (OMNIC™) was run over the spectral range of 400–4000 cm−1. The

• -carnosine and ʟ-car-AgNPs and 100 s for ʟ-carnosine in aqueous solution. DFT calculations Theoretical insights into the FTIR and Raman measurements were obtained through molecular structure optimization of ʟ-carnosine, its anionic form, and probable ʟ-carnosine–(Ag)4 complexes. The structure optimization

Ion-induced surface reactions and deposition from Pt(CO)₂Cl₂ and Pt(CO)₂Br₂

• Mohammed K. Abdel-Rahman,
• Patrick M. Eckhert,
• Atul Chaudhary,
• Johnathon M. Johnson,
• Jo-Chi Yu,
• Lisa McElwee-White and
• D. Howard Fairbrother

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1427–1439, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.115

• were referenced to the solvent. IR spectra were obtained on a PerkinElmer Spectrum ONE FTIR spectrometer using a solution cell equipped with NaCl windows and a path length of 1.0 mm. cis-Pt(CO)2Br2 The compound was synthesized using a modified literature procedure [73]. In a glove box, a glass pressure

• Cl LMM and C KVV Auger transitions. Reaction cross sections for Pt(CO)2X2 dissociation. Supporting Information FTIR spectra of Pt(12CO)2Cl2, Pt(13CO)2Cl2, and Pt(CO)2Br2, evolution of film contrast as a function of Ar+ dose, the decay of the C 1s X-ray photoelectron intensity as a function of Ar

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

• 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

• 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

• and the thickness of coated CDs film were 1 cm2 and ca. 566 nm, respectively. Results and Discussion Structural and optical characterization of synthesized CDs The morphological and chemical structures of the CDs obtained from Rheum ribes were determined by TEM, FTIR, XRD, and XPS analyses. TEM shows

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

• , surface capping, and linker molecules are required to degrade 4-nitrophenol. Therefore, this study analyzed the impact of size, shape, metal type, and nanoparticle concentration on converting 4-nitrophenol to 4-aminophenol. Characterization of CTAB-capped nanoparticles UV–vis, DLS, Zeta, FTIR, XRD, and

• TEM analyses Physicochemical characterization was performed using optical spectroscopy, DLS, FTIR, XRD, and TEM analyses. Figure 2a shows the synthesized isotropic silver and gold nanospheres with plasmon bands at 410 nm (AgNS) and 525 nm (AuNS). The anisotropic tunable gold nanorods with longitudinal

• of the metal nanoparticles and form a cationic layer around them [28]. CTAB-AgNS, CTAB-AuNS, CTAB-AuNR1, and CTAB-AuNR2 were analyzed for functional group identification using FTIR (Figure 2d). CTAB contains a long alkyl chain that typically results in peaks at 2920 and 2850 cm−1 in the FTIR spectrum

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

• biological medium. In the Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis (Figure 2a), we observed bands between 3000 and 4000 cm−1 related to –OH strength in all spectra. GO spectra presented fingerprint bands at 1734, 1625, 1390, 1230, and 1068 cm−1, which correspond to C=O stretching vibrations

• spectroscopy (XploRA PLUS, Horiba), FTIR spectroscopy (IRSpirit Shimadzu), and XPS (K-Alpha XPS Thermo Fisher Scientific) were used to assess changes in the morphology and surface chemistry of GO while interacting with TA. For AFM analysis, 10 mg·L−1 GO was incubated in EPA medium for 24 h with and without 10

• mg·L−1 TA. Then, to avoid salt interference, the suspension was washed three times with deionized water and dripped on mica substrate. The incubation procedure was repeated for spectroscopy analysis. For Raman and FTIR analysis, the suspensions were dried using the speed-vacuum method at room

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

• methods. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy Figure 1 shows the FTIR spectra of as-prepared gels obtained by SG and MW. The broad band in the 3600–2500 cm−1 region can be assigned to overlapping characteristic vibrations of C–H, N–H, and O–H bonds. The small bands at 2972, 2866, and 2747 cm−1 are

• characteristic to vibrations of C–H bonds in CH2 and CH3 groups. The bands are shifted from their position in the spectrum of pure zinc acetate [42]. The asymmetric and symmetric stretchings of C=O in COO– groups occur in the FTIR spectra at 1580 and 1418 cm−1, respectively. The symmetric stretching of the C–O

• characteristic of Mn–O bond vibrations [44]. Based on the FTIR spectra, we can assume that during the gelation process a zinc-based gel with a structure similar to the one reported by Moezzi [46] was obtained. The primary distinction between the samples prepared by the two methods discussed in this article (SG

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

• synthesizing gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) within a glucosamine/alginate (GluN/Alg) nanocomposite via an ionotropic gelation mechanism in aqueous environment. The resulting nanocomposite, AuNPs@GluN/Alg, underwent thorough characterization using UV–vis, EDX, FTIR, SEM, TEM, SAED, and XRD analyses. The spherical

• 0 to 140 min. Physicochemical characterizations of AuNPs@GluN/Alg nanocomposite The samples synthesized under optimal conditions underwent physicochemical characterization and were used for the catalytic reduction of organic dyes. FTIR spectra of blank GluN/Alg and AuNPs@GluN/Alg were acquired using

• a Bruker Tensor 27 FTIR spectrophotometer, which scanned wavelengths from 500 to 4000 cm−1. KBr pellets were used for the measurements. For morphological investigations of the nanocomposites, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was performed using a SEM-S4800 instrument; transmission electron

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

• 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

• Centrifugen, USA). The precipitated nanostructures were redispersed in distilled water utilizing a sonicator and dried with a lyophilizer. Then, the nanostructures were stored at 4 °C. Characterization studies Functional group analysis was carried out by Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy

• nanostructures, and analyses of the characteristic peaks in the FTIR spectrum were performed. The FTIR spectra of SNPs and DOX-SNPs are given in Figure 2. From these spectra, the intensity of The FTIR spectra of SNPs and DOX-SNPs are given in Figure 2. The intensity of the OH peaks around 3370 cm−1 increased