Cellulose as a photocatalyst support material: extraction, structural features, and environmental applications

• Yee Teng Lim,
• Nur Farhana Jaafar,
• Azizul Hakim Lahuri and
• Endang Tri Wahyuni

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 635–652, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.44

• (CNFs) [7]. CNCs and CNFs differ mainly in their size and crystallinity, as CNFs contain both amorphous and crystalline cellulose chains and can extend to several micrometers in length. In contrast, CNCs exhibit high crystallinity, with lengths typically measuring below 500 nm. Both materials offer

• crystallinity, excellent elasticity, and mechanical strength, with fibers ranging from 200 to 3000 nm long and 10–75 nm wide [23]. Extraction at the nanoscale not only reduces structural defects within cellulose’s hierarchy but also introduces new characteristics such as increased surface area, thereby

• extraction strategies offers distinct advantages, such as preserving crystallinity, enhancing surface functionality, or reducing chemical waste; yet, each method also presents certain limitations, including environmental concerns, high cost, or technical complexity. Table 1 summarize the cellulose yield

Two-step laser synthesis of Ag@TiO₂ nanomaterials for the photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B

• Marija Kovačević,
• Miloš Tošić,
• Rafaela Radičić,
• Vladimir Rajić,
• Nikša Krstulović,
• Miloš Momčilović and
• Sanja Živković

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 622–634, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.43

• the morphology, composition, and crystallinity of the resulting nanostructures with high precision. The absence of organic contaminants or residual reagents maximizes the catalytic surface area, while the presence of silver can influence the optical response of TiO2 through plasmon-related effects

Recent progress in enhancing built-in electric fields of perovskite solar cells via junction engineering

• Tong Xiao and
• Ke Xu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 602–621, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.42

• continuous barrier-reducing channel across the film [15], a strategy that emphasizes longitudinal potential continuity and a “capacitive accumulation” effect, which maintains an effective driving force over a larger thickness and is often accompanied by improved crystallinity and stress release

• and its interactions with Pb, I, and the organic cations not only improved local crystallinity but also induced band bending and an upward shift in the work function, a shift that partially changed the conduction type toward n−. As a result, an n/n− homojunction formed at the microinterface, enhancing

• while optimizing carrier separation, transport, and collection [39]. These processes are often accompanied by synergistic benefits, including improved crystallinity, suppression of defect states, and stress relaxation, which in turn yield concurrent gains in PCE and operational stability. Early efforts

Laser–material interactions in liquids for the synthesis of nanomaterials: current status and perspectives

• Carlos Doñate Buendia,
• Bilal Gökce and
• Leonid V. Zhigilei

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 571–575, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.38

• photothermal mechanisms [17]. Laser melting in liquids (LML) employs lower pulse intensities to increase particle size [18] and/or modify crystallinity and morphology through melting and resolidification [19]. At moderate laser fluences, close to or even below the melting threshold, irradiation can induce

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

• phase and distorts the TiO2 lattice structure. The introduction of the metallic ions Cu and Co was confirmed. Cu–Mo/TiO2 materials exhibited higher crystallinity, larger particle size, and lower surface area. However, the material 0.2 Cu–0.5 Mo/TiO2 was the most efficient in the photocatalytic oxidation

Probing internal continua and atomic ultrafast charge transfer within size-controlled nanoparticles by post-collision interaction in core-hole clock spectroscopy

• Johannes Lütgert,
• Erika Giangrisostomi,
• Nomi L. A. N. Sorgenfrei and
• Alexander Föhlisch

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 505–514, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.33

• , the charge transfer times depend on the very local structure of the nearest atomic neighbors. As the shell growth of CdSe/ZnS QDs is known to be highly anisotropic and often exhibits crystallinity issues due to the lattice mismatch between CdSe and ZnS in zinc blende or wurtzite lattices [12][47], the

Beam shaping techniques for pulsed laser ablation in liquids: Unlocking tunable control of nanoparticle synthesis in liquids

• Sergio Molina-Prados,
• Nadezhda M. Bulgakova,
• Alexander V. Bulgakov,
• Jesus Lancis,
• Gladys Mínguez Vega and
• Carlos Doñate-Buendia

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 309–342, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.22

• tuning NP size, crystallinity, defects, and optical properties. Conventional batch PLAL setups often exhibit lower productivity than large-scale chemical or gas-phase syntheses; however, recent advances using megahertz-repetition-rate lasers and continuous-flow configurations have significantly increased

Durable antimicrobial activity of fabrics functionalized with zeolite ion-exchanged nanomaterials against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli

• Perla Sánchez-López,
• Kendra Ramirez Acosta,
• Sergio Fuentes Moyado,
• Ruben Dario Cadena-Nava and
• Elena Smolentseva

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 262–274, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.18

• crystallographic planes (101), (101), and (002), respectively. Modification of the fabrics with nanomaterials led to an increase in the intensity of all peaks, while the position of the signals in XRD patterns remained unchanged (Figure 3). The later may be explained by the increase in crystallinity due to

Gold nanoparticle-decorated reduced graphene oxide as a highly effective catalyst for the selective α,β-dehydrogenation of N-alkyl-4-piperidones

• Brenda Flore Kenyim,
• Mihir Tzalis,
• Marilyn Kaul,
• Robert Oestreich,
• Aysenur Limon,
• Chancellin Pecheu Nkepdep and
• Christoph Janiak

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 218–238, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.15

• different methods show the crystallinity of the AuNPs, with four distinct diffraction peaks at 38.4° (111), 44.5° (200), 64.8° (220), and 77.8° (311) (Figure 9), which correspond to the face-centered cubic (fcc) gold lattice [38]. The first distinct diffraction peak at 2θ = 25.5° is attributed to the (100

Structure-dependent thermochromism of PAZO thin films: theory and experiment

• Georgi Mateev,
• Dean Dimov,
• Nataliya Berberova-Buhova,
• Nikoleta Kircheva,
• Todor Dudev,
• Ludmila Nikolova,
• Elena Stoykova,
• Keehoon Hong,
• Dimana Nazarova,
• Silvia Angelova and
• Lian Nedelchev

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 186–199, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.12

• or meta-GGA functionals are desirable for geometry optimization, but considering a polymer with a realistic length would make the calculation too long and, therefore, expensive. On the other hand, the properties of the material (polymer), including crystallinity, density and solubility, are

Improving magnetic properties of Mn- and Zn-doped core–shell iron oxide nanoparticles by tuning their size

• Dounia Louaguef,
• Ghouti Medjahdi,
• Sébastien Diliberto,
• Klaus M. Seemann,
• Thomas Gries,
• Joelle Bizeau,
• Damien Mertz,
• Eric Gaffet and
• Halima Alem

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2285–2295, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.157

• be attributed to dynamic scattering effects or local structural ordering, as frequently observed in electron diffraction studies of ferrites. These features collectively indicate a high degree of crystallinity, consistent with previous reports on spinel ferrite nanoparticles [18]. To enhance the

• crystallinity, anisotropy, and field amplitude, which are under ongoing investigation [25]. The role of size in hyperthermia performance has been further highlighted in other studies [16]. It is well established that larger core–shell NPs exhibit enhanced magnetic properties due to increased magnetic anisotropy

Chiral plasmonic nanostructures fabricated with circularly polarized light

• Tian Qiao and
• Ming Lee Tang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2245–2264, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.154

• improving the crystallinity of cPNSs through optimizing synthesis parameters. 4.3 Applications related to the superchiral near field of cPNSs Metamaterials made of cPNSs have been extensively studied for their ability to detect chiral molecular species [53][146][147][148][149][150][151][152]. In Section 3.1

• fabrication method is cost-efficient and less time-consuming. It will also produce periodic arrays of cPNSs with higher crystallinity and finer control over their morphologies. (iii) CPL-fabricated cPNSs are highly suitable for using light to switch chirality. In 2020, the Tatsuma group demonstrated a chiral

Optical bio/chemical sensors for vitamin B₁₂ analysis in food and pharmaceuticals: state of the art, challenges, and future outlooks

• Seyed Mohammad Taghi Gharibzahedi and
• Zeynep Altintas

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2207–2244, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.153

Rapid synthesis of highly monodisperse AgSbS₂ nanocrystals: unveiling multifaceted activities in cancer therapy, antibacterial strategies, and antioxidant defense

• Funda Ulusu,
• Adem Sarilmaz,
• Yakup Ulusu,
• Faruk Ozel and
• Mahmut Kus

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2105–2115, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.145

• biological properties. As a result of the performed characterizations, it was revealed that monodisperse AgSbS2 NCs were obtained in high purity and crystallinity. A remarkable antibacterial activity of the synthesized AgSbS2 NCs was identified by exhibiting an ability to suppress microbial growth against

Beyond the shell: exploring polymer–lipid interfaces in core–shell nanofibers to carry hyaluronic acid and β-caryophyllene

• Aline Tavares da Silva Barreto,
• Francisco Alexandrino-Júnior,
• Bráulio Soares Arcanjo,
• Paulo Henrique de Souza Picciani and
• Kattya Gyselle de Holanda e Silva

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2015–2033, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.139

• the nanofiber spectra confirmed the complete encapsulation of the core material by the PLA shell. This observation aligns with the cross-sectional analysis results, where a coated core–shell structure was evident following the removal of the HA+NE2 core. Thermal behavior and crystallinity of

• nanofibers The thermal properties and crystallinity of NF-PLA (monolithic), NF-HA/PLA, and NF-HA+NE2/PLA nanofibers were analyzed using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Thermal behavior and crystallinity of the nanofibers mats of βCp

• nanoemulsion-loaded PLA are displayed in Figure 8. The TGA and DTG curves provide insights into the thermal stability and decomposition behavior of the nanofibers [65]. At the same time, the DSC and XRD analyses complement the study by elucidating the crystallinity and thermal transitions of the samples

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

• ]. The intrinsic characteristics of polymers influence biodegradation and drug release behavior. Parameters such as crystallinity, glass transition temperature (Tg), solubility, and molecular weight affect the polymer matrix and the behavior of incorporated molecules. This is because each polymer has

• unique spatial attributes, with monomeric structures and functional groups, hydrophobic or hydrophilic, that determine its properties [60]. The nature of monomers correlates with polymer crystallinity, which, in turn, defines mechanical strength, swelling, hydrolysis, and biodegradation rates

• . Crystallinity is associated with ordered molecular structures that exhibit intense interactions and steric hindrance. In this context, it can be inferred that low-molecular-weight molecules form crystals more easily and, consequently, have a slower drug release profile. Conversely, in polymers with greater

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

• crystallinity of the silicon samples, or amorphization. An effect of laser beam shape has been also observed in the Raman spectra analysis. Though Si NPs generated from the crystalline Si target using laser beams of different shapes exhibit all above Raman modes, the positions and intensities of these Raman

• modes are slightly different. This reflects a difference in dimensions, number density, crystallinity, and probably morphology of Si NPs formed by using laser beams with different profiles. The corresponding asymmetric broadening of the Raman peaks toward lower wavenumbers indicates a possible

• produced using Bessel and annular profiles. It should be noted that the fractions of amorphous and crystalline phases can be determined by deconvolution of the Raman peaks profiles to estimate the crystallinity of Si NPs (Supporting Information File 1, Figure S6). The colloids synthesized using different

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

• caused oxidation, crystallinity loss, and reduced photoactivity due to enhanced grain boundaries. Figure 4 shows SEM images of Ba5Ta4O15 and BaTaOxNy-zp powders after successive laser fragmentation passages. Despite these challenges, prolonged fragmentation improved the photocurrent efficiency

Enhancing the photoelectrochemical performance of BiOI-derived BiVO₄ films by controlled-intensity current electrodeposition

• Huu Phuc Dang,
• Khanh Quang Nguyen,
• Nguyen Thi Mai Tho and
• Tran Le

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1289–1301, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.94

• optimize the crystallinity, surface morphology, and electronic properties of the films. Subsequently, an electrochemical deposition method was developed to facilitate the uniform distribution of V2O5 among Bi–O–I flakes to homogeneously enhance the conversion reaction. The XRD pattern confirms the

• better control over film morphology and crystallinity under mild conditions. Kim et al. [18] reported that BiVO4 films fabricated via electrodeposition achieved a maximum photocurrent density of 1.4 mA·cm−2 at 1.23 V vs RHE. These films exhibited a three-dimensional nanoporous structure that facilitated

• optimize its conversion to BiVO4. By systematically adjusting the deposition current density and vanadium precursor concentration, we achieved fine control over the crystallinity, grain size, porosity, and optical properties of the resulting films. This level of tunability leads to substantial improvements

Crystalline and amorphous structure selectivity of ignoble high-entropy alloy nanoparticles during laser ablation in organic liquids is set by pulse duration

• Robert Stuckert,
• Felix Pohl,
• Oleg Prymak,
• Ulrich Schürmann,
• Christoph Rehbock,
• Lorenz Kienle and
• Stephan Barcikowski

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1141–1159, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.84

• amorphous ns-ablated particles. Based on these findings we can conclude that the pronounced differences in crystallinity in the samples cannot be explained by differences in particle diameters. However, a certain width of the size distribution curves indicated by the polydispersity indices (PDI) (PDI = 0.31

• while latter was found to vary between minimal, almost non-observable carbon shell and well-visible shell thickness (3–4 Å) in TEM. In a direct comparison of the X-ray diffraction patterns in Figure 2 (ns vs ps), the diffraction pattern of ns-LAL HEA NPs shows a significant decrease in crystallinity

• with ps-pulses. As can be seen in Figure 4A and Supporting Information File 1, Figure S8, the results show that post-irradiating HEA NPs does not affect the crystallinity of the particles in both cases. To highlight this, Figure 4A shows the electron diffraction patterns and number-weighted size

Single-layer graphene oxide film grown on α-Al₂O₃(0001) for use as an adsorbent

• Shiro Entani,
• Mitsunori Honda,
• Masaru Takizawa and
• Makoto Kohda

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1082–1087, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.79

• is observed, accompanied by a substantial decrease in the intensity of the 2D band. These alterations are attributed to the presence of defects and a decline in crystallinity, which is associated with the attachment of oxygen functional groups. These spectral features were consistent with the

Piezoelectricity of hexagonal boron nitrides improves bone tissue generation as tested on osteoblasts

• Sevin Adiguzel,
• Nilay Cicek,
• Zehra Cobandede,
• Feray B. Misirlioglu,
• Hulya Yilmaz and
• Mustafa Culha

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1068–1081, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.78

• drop-casting 1 μL of hBN suspension (prepared in deionized water) onto a TEM grid. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR, Shimadzu IRAffinity-1S) and Raman spectroscopy (Renishaw, 532 nm laser) were used to analyze chemical bonds and assess crystallinity. UV–visible spectroscopy (Varian Cary UV

Multifunctional properties of bio-poly(butylene succinate) reinforced with multiwalled carbon nanotubes

• Volodymyr Krasinskyi,
• Krzysztof Bajer,
• Ludmila Dulebova,
• Nickolas Polychronopoulos,
• Oksana Krasinska and
• Daniel Kaczor

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1014–1024, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.76

• in microbial environments is primarily attributed to its high degree of crystallinity [6][7][8]. A well-established approach to improving polymer properties involves the incorporation of nanofillers, particularly carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Even at low concentrations, CNTs can significantly affect the

• morphology and properties of the polymer matrix by altering its structure, crystallinity, thermal stability, and mechanical behavior [9][10][11]. CNTs can be classified into two basic types, namely, single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). SWCNTs exhibit slightly

• in the PBS/CNT_0.5 nanocomposite was verified, with TGA data indicating a content of approximately 0.6 wt %. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis was conducted to assess the effect of CNTs on the thermal properties and crystallinity of PBS. The DSC thermograms (Figure 5 and Figure 6

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

• Bragg peaks (in wide-angle X-ray scattering (WAXS) geometry) to specifically reconstruct the distribution of crystallinity and lattice strain [74]. In pump–probe configuration, photoinduced strain field oscillations in single Au nanocrystals [75] have been resolved. These studies revealed large-scale NP

Synthesis of biowaste-derived carbon-dot-mediated silver nanoparticles and the evaluation of electrochemical properties for supercapacitor electrodes

• Navya Kumari Tenkayala,
• Chandan Kumar Maity,
• Md Moniruzzaman and
• Subramani Devaraju

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 933–943, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.71

• storage. The size distribution, morphology, and crystallinity of PG-CDs-AgNPs were further characterized by SEM and TEM analysis. The SEM image of PG-CDs-AgNPs (Supporting Information File 1, Figure S2a) reveals that PG-CDs-AgNPs possess spherical and distorted spherical structure. Supporting Information

• crystalline nature. The ring-like diffraction suggests the (111) plane. The symmetry in the diffraction spots indicates that the spherical particles possess a high degree of crystallinity. Thus, both the SAED pattern and HRTEM image suggest that the synthesized spherical PG-CDs-AgNPs are nanocrystals