Synthesis of carbon dot-mediated gold nanostructures: experimental and quantum chemical insights into turn-on fluorescence sensing of N-acetylcysteine

• Thuy-Huong Nguyen,
• Van-Nghia Nguyen,
• Ha Thi Thu Nguyen,
• Ha Ngoc Nguyen,
• Anh Duc Nguyen,
• Tuyen Viet Nguyen and
• Truong Xuan Nguyen

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 1103–1116, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.75

• electronic changes responsible for fluorescence quenching and recovery [43][44][45]. Therefore, integrating DFT calculations with experimental studies offers a comprehensive understanding of the sensing mechanism and facilitates the rational design of highly sensitive fluorescent nanosensors. Although carbon

Nanoglasses: a trail towards uncharted regions of vitreous materials and their properties?

• Gerhard Wilde and
• Horst Hahn

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 1047–1062, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.72

• identical homogeneous glass counterparts, are very similar to what has recently been reported for shear bands in plastically shear-deformed bulk metallic glasses [52][58][59]. In both cases, direct structure-sensitive measurements (i.e., TEM-based analyses) as well as indirect but highly sensitive

Materials challenges in solid-state sensors for continuous monitoring of ions in water

• Maryam Darestani-Farahani and
• Peter Kruse

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 935–973, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.66

• directly responds to surface chemical reactions (protonation/deprotonation of –OH groups) that change oxide surface potential and shift the threshold voltage. Due to this mechanism, highly sensitive and stable IS-FETs for pH monitoring are reported that are CMOS-compatible and can be miniaturized, but this

• properties of the 2D material for effective online ion sensing in electrochemical and electronic devices. Arora et al. demonstrated that combining ZnO with graphene can result in a highly sensitive FET device for Pb2+ detection [111]. Integration of conductive graphene with semiconducting ZnO significantly

Nanocarrier strategies to overcome P-glycoprotein-mediated drug resistance in cancer therapy

• Andreina Quevedo-Enríquez,
• Katty Yi Zhang,
• Denisse Yajaira Enriquez,
• Byron Raul Inapanta,
• Roxana Noemí Peroni and
• Christian Rafael Quijia

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 882–921, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.64

Cross-scale design of chemosensor arrays: from molecular self-assembly in water to paper-based devices for metal ion detection

• Yui Sasaki and
• Tsuyoshi Minami

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 828–838, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.59

• comparable to those of the solution-based chemosensor array. The concept can also be extended to polymer-based chemosensor elements. In a previous study, a polythiophene derivative immobilized chemosensor array on a paper substrate achieved highly sensitive detection of metal ions at tens of parts per

Superconducting artificial neural networks and quantum circuits

• Anatolie S. Sidorenko

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 744–747, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.51

• the most important challenges are: (i) processing of ultra-weak signals registered by highly sensitive cryogenic detectors, which is particularly relevant for deep-space communication and astronomical observations in the millimetre-wave and infrared frequency ranges [7][8][9]; (ii) cognitive radio and

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

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

• oxidation sites on cellulose [60]. TEMPO oxidation is a highly sensitive catalytic cycle. The parameters must be tightly controlled to ensure that the reaction only modifies the surface groups without depolymerization. It is usually carried out at room temperature with a pH around 10 and low doses of TEMPO

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

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

• -performance devices necessitates an understanding and control of both collective properties and characteristics that are highly sensitive to local atomic changes. Our approach allows for the observation and measurement of both types of effects within a single sample under identical conditions, thereby

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

• on a convergent lens with the laser beam perpendicular to the target [5]. However, the laser ablation process is highly sensitive to both the spatial and temporal profiles of the beam. While there are already some studies exploring the effects of beam shaping, this field remains largely underexplored

Quantitative estimation of nanoparticle/substrate adhesion by atomic force microscopy

• Aydan Çiçek,
• Markus Kratzer,
• Christian Teichert and
• Christian Mitterer

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2026, 17, 1–14, doi:10.3762/bjnano.17.1

• order to develop strategies for improved NP functionality and performance, it is necessary to measure and to quantify their adhesion to the corresponding substrates. With the available highly sensitive force sensors, atomic force microscopy (AFM) is well suited for determining the adhesion between

Geometry-controlled engineering of the low-temperature proximity effect in normal metal–superconductor junctions

• Munisa A. Tomayeva,
• Vyacheslav D. Neverov,
• Andrey V. Krasavin,
• Alexei Vagov and
• Mihail D. Croitoru

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2265–2273, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.155

• the normal region is highly sensitive to the shape of the NS interface, as quantified by the exponent α, which varies systematically with the boundary curvature. Likewise, the effective transparency of the interface and the amplitude of the induced proximity gap are strongly modulated by geometric

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

• charge densities), (iii) SPPs produce a decaying electric field that extends into the surrounding medium; (iv) the evanescent field is highly sensitive to changes in the medium’s refractive index; and (v) during resonance, incident light absorption at a specific angle or wavelength results in a signal

Electromagnetic study of a split-ring resonator metamaterial with cold-electron bolometers

• Ekaterina A. Matrozova,
• Alexander V. Chiginev,
• Leonid S. Revin and
• Andrey L. Pankratov

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2199–2206, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.152

• ; metamaterial; split-ring resonator; Introduction Highly sensitive receivers with broadband antennas are of significant interest for advanced spectroscopic applications and various radioastronomy tasks [1][2][3][4][5]. In particular, broadband receiving systems are required for use with a Fourier-transform

Multifrequency AFM integrating PeakForce tapping and higher eigenmodes for heterogeneous surface characterization

• Yanping Wei,
• Jiafeng Shen,
• Yirong Yao,
• Xuke Li,
• Ming Li and
• Peiling Ke

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 2077–2085, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.142

• -eigenmode oscillation acts as a highly sensitive sensor for detecting the aforementioned interaction gradients. Employing low oscillation amplitudes under modal vibration conditions is a well-established strategy that has been proven to further enhance sensitivity [26][27][28]. The underlying mechanism is

Advances of aptamers in esophageal cancer diagnosis, treatment and drug delivery

• Yang Fei,
• Hui Xu,
• Chunwei Zhang,
• Jingjing Wang and
• Yong Jin

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1734–1750, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.121

• structural modification. [26]. Aptamer-based biosensors [27] fully utilize these characteristics by combining various signal amplification techniques and nanomaterials (such as metal nanoparticles, quantum dots, silica nanoparticles, and carbon nanotubes), enabling highly sensitive detection of biomarkers

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

• active sites on catalytic materials. These surface sites, often structurally undercoordinated and electronically distinct from the bulk material, drive the transformation of reactants into products. While catalysts regenerate at the end of each cycle, their surfaces can be highly sensitive and unstable

Transient electronics for sustainability: Emerging technologies and future directions

• Jae-Young Bae,
• Myung-Kyun Choi and
• Seung-Kyun Kang

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1545–1556, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.109

• , offering the potential to replace conventional high-performance silicon-based devices with transient alternatives. In aqueous environments, silicon undergoes degradation via well-defined mechanisms with the rate of dissolution being highly sensitive to external conditions [42][44]. Elevated temperatures

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

Enhancing the therapeutical potential of metalloantibiotics using nano-based delivery systems

• Alejandro Llamedo,
• Marina Cano,
• Raquel G. Soengas and
• Francisco J. García-Alonso

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1350–1366, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.98

• highly selective and efficient photosensitizer delivery systems. Ir(III) complexes are excellent photosensitizers due to their highly sensitive excited-state properties in response to the surrounding environment, high photostability, and unique intracellular localization [137][138]. However, the

Deep-learning recognition and tracking of individual nanotubes in low-contrast microscopy videos

• Vladimir Pimonov,
• Said Tahir and
• Vincent Jourdain

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 1316–1324, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.96

• selectivity, particularly kinetic selectivity. To address this, we developed a method based on in situ homodyne polarization microscopy (HPM), which is highly sensitive and can detect changes in optical absorption caused by a single carbon nanotube. The technique allows for imaging tens to hundreds of

High-temperature epitaxial growth of tantalum nitride thin films on MgO: structural evolution and potential for SQUID applications

• Michelle Cedillo Rosillo,
• Oscar Contreras López,
• Jesús Antonio Díaz,
• Agustín Conde Gallardo and
• Harvi A. Castillo Cuero

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 690–699, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.53

• developing SQUIDs, which are highly sensitive instruments designed to measure extremely weak magnetic fields. The operation of a SQUID is intimately linked to the fundamental properties of superconductors and their interaction with magnetic fields. Therefore, the results of this work demonstrate the

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

• uncomplicated method for producing Ag@ZnO NRs. These fabricated Ag@ZnO NRs play an effective role as an electron mediator in the development of lead chemical sensors which are both highly sensitive and robust in nature. Based on our current understanding, the lead sensor we developed exhibits the most notable

• ions such as lead. The reason for this is that the addition of silver decreases the holes and electron recombination rate, resulting in an expansion of the surface area. Subsequently, they were effectively employed as an electron mediator in the fabrication of highly sensitive lead sensors. The fact

Lithium niobate on insulator: an emerging nanophotonic crystal for optimized light control

• Midhun Murali,
• Amit Banerjee and
• Tanmoy Basu

Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1415–1426, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.114

• effects, such as second-harmonic generation and four-wave mixing, are highly sensitive to the intensity of the electromagnetic field [1][57][58]. Moreover, mode confinement within the high-index regions of 1D photonic crystals plays a crucial role in the development of all-optical switches. These devices