Environmental applications of silver nanoparticles: state-of-the-art review and emerging trends

• Soni Prajapati,
• Akash Kumar and
• Ranjana Singh

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 697–736, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.49

• ]. Another study assessed water permeability, antifouling performance, salt rejection, and dye removal using a nanofiltration membrane of green AgNPs with polyethersulfone [141]. The membrane having AgNPs (0.75 wt %) demonstrates water permeability (36 L/m2·h−1·bar−1), salt rejection (NaCl (32 to 57%), MgSO4

Decontamination from water pollutants and pathogens by electrospun nanofibers doped with heavy-atom-free borafluorene-BODIPY photosensitizers

• Angelika Zaszczyńska,
• Paulina H. Marek-Urban,
• Karolina Wrochna,
• Agnieszka E. Kuklewska,
• Kacper Kręgielewski,
• Marta Grodzik,
• Dawid R. Natkowski,
• Jolanta Mierzejewska,
• Ewa Iwanek,
• Agata Blacha-Grzechnik,
• Paweł Sajkiewicz and
• Krzysztof Durka

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 668–682, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.46

• studies were performed using two sterile, flat-bottom 24-well plates; one was illuminated and the second was used as the dark control. Materials were disinfected from wild bacteria and fungi by washing with 70% EtOH solution, followed by a twofold rinse with saline solution (0.9% NaCl). Three samples of

Probing tribological evolution in atomically thin MoS₂ at different scales

• Xingzhong Zeng and
• Miao Zhang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 586–597, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.40

• -based quantification method is tailored to the unique characteristics of atomically thin MoS2, unlike rigid materials (e.g., NaCl(001)) where discrete lateral force jumps enable force drop-derived slip distance calculation [21]. A force drop-based approach would introduce non-negligible errors due to

Synthesis of Cu–Mo/TiO₂ and Co–Mo/TiO₂ photocatalysts for the efficient degradation of organic pollutants in water

• Ilse Acosta,
• Brenda Zermeño,
• Edgar Moctezuma,
• Luis F. Garay-Rodríguez and
• Isaías Juárez-Ramírez

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 559–570, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.37

• extraction of data, using Gaussian peak fitting, and the software Origin Pro 8 to obtain the figures. The point of zero charge (PZC) of TiO2, Cu–Mo/ TiO2, and Co–Mo/ TiO2 was determined by the acid–base titration method [40]. For this purpose, 25 mL of a 0.1 M NaCl solution adjusted to pH 2.5 with 0.1 M HCl

Electrochemical determination of ciprofloxacin using a MIL-101/reduced graphene oxide-modified electrode

• Nguyen Quang Man,
• Nguyen Ngoc Nghia,
• Nguyen Vinh Phu,
• Vo Thi Khanh Ly,
• Le Lam Son,
• Pham Khac Lieu,
• Le Thi Hong Phong,
• Nguyen Dinh Luyen and
• Dinh Quang Khieu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 541–554, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.35

• inorganic ions and organic compounds, including CaCl2 (denoted as C1), NaCl (C2), K2SO4 (C3), Al(NO3)3 (C4), Mg3(C6H5O7)2 (C5), NH4Cl (C6), citric acid (C7), saccharine (C8), ᴅ-sorbitol (C9), ascorbic acid (C10), ᴅ-glucose (C11), and lactose (C12). An interfering species was considered to have a significant

Nanocarrier-integrated multilayer films produced by 3D printing for improved skin adhesion and curcumin photostability

• Thayse Viana de Oliveira,
• Ana Paula Farias Leão,
• Júlia Leão,
• Cesar Liberato Petzhold and
• Ruy Carlos Ruver Beck

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 440–453, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.30

• -fold in an aqueous 10 mmol/L NaCl solution and filtered through a 0.45 µm membrane (Millipore®). The pH of the formulations was measured without prior dilution at 25 °C using a calibrated potentiometer (VB-10, Denver Instrument, USA). where C2 is the concentration of the sample after dilution, C1 is

Functional surface engineering for cultural heritage protection: the role of superhydrophobic and superoleophobic coatings – a comprehensive review

• Giuseppe Cesare Lama,
• Marino Lavorgna,
• Letizia Verdolotti,
• Federica Recupido,
• Giovanna Giuliana Buonocore and
• Bharat Bhushan

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 63–96, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.6

Quality by design optimization of microemulsions for topical delivery of Passiflora setacea seed oil

• Daniel T. Pereira,
• Douglas Dourado,
• Danielle T. Freire,
• Dayanne L. Porto,
• Cícero F. S. Aragão,
• Myla L. de Souza,
• Guilherme R. S. de Araujo,
• Ana Maria Costa,
• Wógenes N. Oliveira,
• Anne Sapin-Minet,
• Éverton N. Alencar and
• Eryvaldo Sócrates T. Egito

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2116–2131, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.146

• , the organic (n-hexane) layer was collected and washed three times with saturated NaCl solution to remove residual reagents. A 200 µL aliquot of the organic phase was then dried at room temperature in pre-weighted vials. FAME quantification was performed using a gas chromatograph (GC Agilent 8860

The cement of the tube-dwelling polychaete Sabellaria alveolata: a complex composite adhesive material

• Emilie Duthoo,
• Aurélie Lambert,
• Pierre Becker,
• Carla Pugliese,
• Jean-Marc Baele,
• Arnaud Delfairière,
• Matthew J. Harrington and
• Patrick Flammang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1998–2014, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.138

• The anterior part of S. alveolata individuals and single glass beads bearing cement spots were fixed for 3 h at 4 °C in a solution of 3% glutaraldehyde in cacodylate buffer (0.1 M, pH 7.8; osmolarity adjusted to 1030 mOsm·L−1 with NaCl). They were then rinsed three times for 10 min in a solution of

• unfixed, air-dried tube fragment that was subsequently broken, SEM imaging and microanalysis of a fractured cement spot showed one NaCl crystal within each of the pores (Figure 2E, Supporting Information File 1, Figure S1). A decalcified cement spot that held two glass beads together was also observed in

• the amount of calcium was 15 times higher in the cement than in the heterogeneous granules. In contrast, the magnesium and sodium content strongly decreased. Moreover, the observation of NaCl crystals in open spheroids of a fractured air-dried cement spot suggests spheroids might be filled with a

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

• study, we investigated the influence of environmental parameters on the self-assembly of recombinant cp19k, a key adhesive protein in Pollicipes pollicipes. Using TEM imaging, a low pH (4.0) and high salt concentration (600 mM NaCl) environment, mimicking P. pollicipes gland conditions, was identified

• achieved (Supporting Information File 1, Figure S1). Purified protein was dialysed into 10 mM sodium acetate (pH 4.0) or 10 mM sodium phosphate (pH 8.0) buffer, with NaCl concentrations ranging from 0 to 600 mM. Transmission electron microscopy TEM analysis identified the formation of fibril structures by

• , Figure S2) in these samples and became more abundant by day 11 (Figure 1b). Fibril formation was most pronounced at pH 4.0 in the presence of 600 mM NaCl, with highly abundant and well-dispersed structures clearly visible throughout the sample after 21 days of incubation (Figure 1c). By day 21 also

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

• ), triton-X100 (code T8787), phosphate buffered saline (PBS, code P4417), and F.A.M.E. Mix (C8–C24 unsaturated, code 18918) were purchased from Merck®/Sigma-Aldrich® (Brazil). Hydrochloric acid (HCl, code R0101811000), sodium chloride (NaCl, code C1003460500), ethyl acetate (CH3COOCH2CH3, code R2800491000

• -3.70% and OphtNE-3.66%(K1%), respectively. The electrical conductivity of OphtNE-3.70% and OphtNE-3.66%(K1%) was higher than that of the O/W(L-3%) pre-formulation due to using VO as a diluent. VO contains electrolytes, particularly NaCl, which improves conductivity. In contrast, diluting the ophthalmic

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

• understanding of corrosion mechanisms. Lundgren’s and Pan’s groups studied in situ, in 17 mbar of water vapor, the electrochemical oxide growth and breakdown on Ni-Cr-Mo industrial alloys in a NaCl solution at different pH values, by following the anodic growth of the oxide film at potentials up to 700 mV vs Ag

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

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

• reliable candidate for modeling and experimental investigations [33]. According to Shams et al. [68], PS exhibits a critical coagulation concentration of 800 mM NaCl, significantly higher than PE’s 80 mM, which underscores PS’s stability in saline environments and its suitability for long-term studies. The

Parylene-coated platinum nanowire electrodes for biomolecular sensing applications

• Chao Liu,
• Peker Milas,
• Michael G. Spencer and
• Birol Ozturk

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1392–1400, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.101

• the custom-built cuvette that was constructed with a 3D-printed PLA frame and two 18 mm × 18 mm cover glass pieces placed on two sides. A pair of tapered tungsten rods were immersed in the 75 mM platinum(IV) chloride (ALDRICH 96%) and 100 mM NaCl solution as depicted in Figure 5c; the addition of NaCl

Synthesis and antibacterial properties of nanosilver-modified cellulose triacetate membranes for seawater desalination

• Lei Wang,
• Shizhe Li,
• Kexin Xu,
• Wenjun Li,
• Ying Li and
• Gang Liu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1380–1391, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.100

• reveal delamination, partial loss of PDA microspheres, and Ag nanoparticles, as well as the presence NaCl within the coating (Figure 4g). These observations are attributed to the prolonged exposure to saline water, which causes chemical degradation of the PDA layer. Also, the high ionic strength and

• thuringiensis, Lysinibacillus xylanilyticus, Lysinibacillus lparviboronicapiens, and Burkholderia ambifaria were isolated and purified from farmland, Jilin province, China. Peptone, beef extract, sucrose, and NaCl, purchased from Tianjin Sanjiang Chemical Technology Co. Ltd., were employed to prepare the NB

• approximately 78.5 mm2 pieces, which were disinfected with ultraviolet light for 30 min. A lawn of the experimental strain was prepared on NB medium (0.3 wt % beef extract, 0.1 wt % yeast extract, 0.5 wt % peptone, 1% sucrose, and 0.5 wt % NaCl), with an original concentration of 1 × 106 CFU·mL−1 through

Better together: biomimetic nanomedicines for high performance tumor therapy

• Imran Shair Mohammad,
• Gizem Kursunluoglu,
• Anup Kumar Patel,
• Hafiz Muhammad Ishaq,
• Cansu Umran Tunc,
• Dilek Kanarya,
• Mubashar Rehman,
• Omer Aydin and
• Yin Lifang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1246–1276, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.92

• temperature leads to the resealing of RBCs. It was also observed that optimum drug loading is achieved at a certain tonicity level. Therefore, artemether loading was higher when using 0.6% NaCl hypotonic solution than when using 0.3% NaCl solution [28]. Drugs can also be loaded in erythrocytes by

Mechanical stability of individual bacterial cells under different osmotic pressure conditions: a nanoindentation study of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

• Lizeth García-Torres,
• Idania De Alba Montero,
• Eleazar Samuel Kolosovas-Machuca,
• Facundo Ruiz,
• Sumati Bhatia,
• Jose Luis Cuellar Camacho and
• Jaime Ruiz-García

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1171–1183, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.86

• (PBS), and hypertonic (0.5 M NaCl) solutions. Imaging and mechanical testing showed that bacteria are highly resilient to deformation and can withstand repetitive indentations in the range of 500 pN. Analysis of force spectra revealed that although there are differences in the mechanical response

• buffered solution), and hypertonic (0.5 M NaCl) solutions. Materials and Methods Bacterial culture The strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC® 27853™) was reactivated by transferring it to Mueller–Hinton broth and incubating it for 24 h at a temperature of 37 °C. Subsequently, it was cultured on Mueller

• reconstruction in Figure 2C (see also Supporting Information File 1, Figure S2). These measurements were taken for bacteria in the three investigated conditions (i.e., Milli-Q water, PBS, and 0.5 M NaCl) and the results are shown in Figure 2D. Larger values for the length and width of the bacteria are expected

Soft materials nanoarchitectonics: liquid crystals, polymers, gels, biomaterials, and others

• Katsuhiko Ariga

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1025–1067, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.77

Time-resolved probing of laser-induced nanostructuring processes in liquids

• Maximilian Spellauge,
• David Redka,
• Mianzhen Mo,
• Changyong Song,
• Heinz Paul Huber and
• Anton Plech

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 968–1002, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.74

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

•  3d confirms the presence, in addition to iron, of elements from additives and organic compounds, such as Si from SiO2, Ca from calcium alginate, and Co most likely from cobalamin. The Na and Cl peaks relating to salt (NaCl), and peaks of P, S, Ni, and Zn (trace levels), were classified as

• correspond to sodium chloride [29]. Their intensity significantly increases after the dissolution procedure, which indicates the crystallization of NaCl from saline. The identification of the iron-containing phase based on the XRD data for the FS0 sample is problematic, as the most intense peaks predicted

• , FS0-related bands associated with COO− stretching modes were separated into asymmetric (1588 cm−1) and symmetric (1451 cm−1) stretching, C–O stretching vibration (1345 cm−1), and glycosidic ring breathing mode (1133 cm−1) [65]. After immersion in physiological salt (NaCl) solution, these bands were

Retrieval of B1 phase from high-pressure B2 phase for CdO nanoparticles by electronic excitations in Cd_xZn_1−xO composite thin films

• Arkaprava Das,
• Marcin Zając and
• Carla Bittencourt

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 551–560, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.43

• , we reported a local pressure-driven structural phase transformation (PT) from B1 (NaCl) to B2 (CsCl) in CdxZn1−xO (x = 0.4) composite binary oxide thin films [1]. The radiation stability of these phases is crucial for optoelectronic applications in space, where the exposure to high-energy particles

Zeolite materials with Ni and Co: synthesis and catalytic potential in the selective hydrogenation of citral

• Inocente Rodríguez-Iznaga,
• Yailen Costa Marrero,
• Tania Farias Piñeira,
• Céline Fontaine,
• Lexane Paget,
• Beatriz Concepción Rosabal,
• Arbelio Penton Madrigal,
• Vitalii Petranovskii and
• Gwendoline Lafaye

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 520–529, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.40

• (OH)3, card 96-231-0849). The diffraction peak at 29.5° is associated with NiCl2 (card 96-900-9133), but it could also be assigned to FeCl2 (lawrencite, card 96-901-9129) or CaCl2·2H2O (sinjarite, card 96-100-1836). The peak at 28.5° can be related to FeCl2·2H2O (card 96-231-0808), NaCl (halite, card

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

• -EudAlg nanoparticles through a simple mucus layer was studied based on a similar technique performed by Ungaro and colleagues [61]. Artificial mucus was prepared by dissolving gastric mucin (250 mg), DTPA (0.295 mg), NaCl (250 mg), KCl (110 mg), and sterile egg yolk emulsion (250 µL) in 50 mL ddH2O. In

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

• ice to allow gelation. Duplicate slides for each sample were prepared and were kept in freshly prepared and chilled lysis solution (146.1 g NaCl, 37.2 g EDTA, 1.2 g Tris, pH 10 with 1% Triton X 100 added just before use) at 4 °C overnight. Further, the slides were placed in a horizontal gel