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Colloidal few layered graphene–tannic acid preserves the biocompatibility of periodontal ligament cells
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 664–677, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.51
- significantly lower than the ratios reported for alternative synthesis methods in earlier studies [15]. In fact, polyphenolic compounds, such as TA, can act as electron donors [15][22], consequently triggering a change in the G band intensity. This change is likely due to the incorporation of electron donor
Effect of additives on the synthesis efficiency of nanoparticles by laser-induced reduction
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 464–472, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.35
- agents and can form nano- and submicron particles at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, has attracted much attention as a simple and environmentally friendly particle synthesis technique. Laser-based particle synthesis methods can be roughly divided into two categories depending on whether the
Emerging strategies in the sustainable removal of antibiotics using semiconductor-based photocatalysts
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 264–285, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.21
- derivatives possess two notable drawbacks. They are more expensive than other carbon compounds, and their normal synthesis procedure requires using dangerous oxidizing and reducing agents [110]. Therefore, it is crucial to utilize direct, secure, economical, and eco-friendly synthesis methods to use these
Recent advances in photothermal nanomaterials for ophthalmic applications
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 195–215, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.16
- , synthesis methods, and activity [220]. Developing machine learning models for ophthalmic photothermal nanomaterials will expedite the development of high-performance target materials and alleviate the burden of extensive experimental work. Advanced characterization tools, theoretical simulations, and high
Characterization of ZnO nanoparticles synthesized using probiotic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum GP258
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2025, 16, 78–89, doi:10.3762/bjnano.16.8
- with a size below 100 nm are generally considered NPs. There are several drawbacks to the chemical and physical production of NPs. Although chemically synthesized NPs are widely used in medical applications, some chemical synthesis methods involve toxic reagents and produce harmful byproducts, raising
- concerns about environmental and biological compatibility. In contrast, green synthesis methods, which use biological agents, such as plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria, under milder, more sustainable conditions offer a more eco-friendly and biocompatible approach to NP production, especially for
Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles derived from algae and their larvicidal properties to control Aedes aegypti
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1566–1575, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.123
- residues in the environment [30]. Physical methods include laser ablation, UV irradiation, evaporation condensation, aerosol methods, and lithography. High cost, high energy consumption, and expensive equipment make these techniques uneconomical [31]. Because of these disadvantages, synthesis methods based
- biotechnology, and the biological approach has the ability to better control the particle size than chemical and physical synthesis methods of metallic NPs [48][49]. Thus, different species of algae have been used in the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles. In this review, species of brown algae (Sargassum
Green synthesis of carbon dot structures from Rheum Ribes and Schottky diode fabrication
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1369–1375, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.110
- synthesis methods to obtain CDs from natural products are generally divided into top-down and bottom-up approaches, depending on the carbon source and the process used. In top-down syntheses, materials of desired size and structure are obtained from a bulk material. In bottom-up syntheses, larger
Mn-doped ZnO nanopowders prepared by sol–gel and microwave-assisted sol–gel methods and their photocatalytic properties
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 1283–1296, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.104
- photocatalyst for organic pollutant degradation but also underscore the importance of optimizing synthesis methods to enhance efficiency and reduce energy consumption. These advancements are crucial for addressing pressing environmental challenges and pave the way for more sustainable approaches to water
Intermixing of MoS2 and WS2 photocatalysts toward methylene blue photodegradation
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 817–829, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.68
- , making it a promising avenue for future developments in catalytic materials for pollutant degradation. Overall, these advancements underscore the superior efficacy of the presented synthesis methods, positioning them at the forefront of MoS2 and WS2 nanocomposite fabrication and paving the way for
Synthesis of silver–palladium Janus nanoparticles using co-sputtering of independent sources: experimental and theorical study
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 808–816, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.67
- designed and built by Mantis Ltd., was modified by adding a second magnetron in a different chamber, in contrast to using a bimetallic target, as Pérez-Tijerina and coworkers did [12]. Unlike other synthesis methods, the IGC technique enabled the BNP synthesis at room temperature. Theoretical studies were
Elastic modulus of β-Ga2O3 nanowires measured by resonance and three-point bending techniques
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 704–712, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.58
- finely controllable β-Ga2O3 NW synthesis methods and detailed post-examination of their mechanical properties before considering their application in future nanoscale devices. Keywords: atomic force microscopy; elastic modulus; gallium oxide; mechanical properties; nanowire; scanning electron microscopy
- -Ga2O3 NW synthesis methods and detailed post-examination of their mechanical properties before considering their application in future nanoscale devices. Results For structural analysis of the as-grown NW arrays on Si(100)/SiO2 substrates, X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements were conducted. The marked
- mechanical properties. This work demonstrates the need for finely controllable β-Ga2O3 NW synthesis methods and detailed post-examination of their mechanical properties before considering their application in future nanoscale devices. Experimental Materials Ga2O3 NWs were synthesized using atmospheric
Laser synthesis of nanoparticles in organic solvents – products, reactions, and perspectives
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2024, 15, 638–663, doi:10.3762/bjnano.15.54
Nanoarchitectonics of photothermal materials to enhance the sensitivity of lateral flow assays
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 988–1003, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.82
- application in photothermal LFA. Size-dependent photothermal properties Gold nanoparticles have benefits in the field of diagnostics because of their high absorption cross section, LSPR, ease of preparation, stability, and variable surface chemistry [48]. Most importantly, the high number of synthesis methods
- membrane. Shape-dependent photothermal properties The photothermal properties of nanomaterials also depend on their morphology. It is possible to control the shape of nanoparticles through a number of available synthesis methods. Compared to the plasmonic properties of spherical gold nanoparticles and gold
Metal-organic framework-based nanomaterials as opto-electrochemical sensors for the detection of antibiotics and hormones: A review
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 631–673, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.52
- brief summary and discussion of MOF synthesis methods. This review begins by summarising the importance of monitoring and detecting hormones and antibiotics in various matrices. The traditional analytical methods employed for detecting pharmaceutical residues are then briefly described. Comprehensive
Molecular nanoarchitectonics: unification of nanotechnology and molecular/materials science
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 434–453, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.35
- difficult to synthesize silicon-substituted conjugated organic materials with atomic precision using conventional organic synthesis methods. Foster, Kawai, and co-workers have successfully synthesized one-dimensional and two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks on the surface of 1,4-disilabenzene (C4Si2
New trends in nanobiotechnology
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 377–379, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.32
- , Selangor, 43900, Malaysia School of Energy and Environment, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, 999077, Hong Kong 10.3762/bjnano.14.32 Keywords: biocompatible nanoparticles; cancer cells; carrageenan; cytotoxic selectivity; green synthesis methods; nanobiotechnology; SARS-CoV-2; self
- . Green synthesis methods were firstly applied for the biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles, along with silver chloride nanoparticles as there were chlorine salts in the pineapple peels which enable the formation of silver chloride. These nanoparticles were then characterized and tested regarding their
Bismuth-based nanostructured photocatalysts for the remediation of antibiotics and organic dyes
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2023, 14, 291–321, doi:10.3762/bjnano.14.26
In search of cytotoxic selectivity on cancer cells with biogenically synthesized Ag/AgCl nanoparticles
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1505–1519, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.124
- of this work is based on three major points. Firstly, by taking advantage of using pineapple waste, green synthesis methods were applied to obtain silver nanoparticles. In this way, an alternative use of agricultural residues was created, providing added value to fruit products. The second point is
Structural studies and selected physical investigations of LiCoO2 obtained by combustion synthesis
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1473–1482, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.121
- produced in the form of powders, fibers, and films by using various processing techniques including wet chemical synthesis, such as the sol–gel method [33][34][35], precipitation [36], hydrothermal [37][38][39] and spray pyrolysis [40][41]. Also, solid-state synthesis methods, such as mechanical synthesis
Recent trends in Bi-based nanomaterials: challenges, fabrication, enhancement techniques, and environmental applications
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 1316–1336, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.109
- photocatalysts. The hydrothermal process is one of the most frequent and widely utilized synthesis methods. Morphology, facets, size, surface flaws, and dimensionality of Bi-based photocatalysts are all susceptible to change when the synthesis conditions are altered. Generally, the hydrothermal technique yield a
Zinc oxide nanostructures for fluorescence and Raman signal enhancement: a review
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 472–490, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.40
- synthesis methods are discussed, highlighting low-cost methods and the recyclability of ZnO-based nanosubstrates. Also, the SERS signal enhancement by ZnO-based nanostructures and the influences of lattice defects on the SERS signal are described. The photoluminescence enhancement of ZnO in the presence of
- applications [13]. This review article seeks to present the fabrication methods and applications of zinc oxide nanostructures enhancing the photoluminescence emission or the Raman signal of analyte molecules. First, we focus on a wide range of synthesis methods of ZnO nanostructures and nanocomposites based on
- methods used for obtaining ZnO nanoparticles, solution synthesis methods such as sol–gel [22], chemical precipitation [23], polyol [24], and solvothermal [25] methods, are inexpensive, consume little energy, allow for a facile control of physical characteristics and morphology of the nanoparticles, offer
Sputtering onto liquids: a critical review
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2022, 13, 10–53, doi:10.3762/bjnano.13.2
- molecule-by-molecule through a chemical or biological engineering procedure. In these synthesis approaches, the building blocks are initially formed and assembled into the final NPs. Therefore, NP synthesis methods can be divided into three groups: (i) physical methods, (ii) chemical methods, and (iii) bio
Biocompatibility and cytotoxicity in vitro of surface-functionalized drug-loaded spinel ferrite nanoparticles
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2021, 12, 1339–1364, doi:10.3762/bjnano.12.99
- M = Fe ions in all samples, as studied by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), is given in Table 2. No extra impurity peaks were present in the spectrum (Figure 2b) due to the use of coprecipitation synthesis methods in which the samples were washed several times to remove any impurity. The
The role of deep eutectic solvents and carrageenan in synthesizing biocompatible anisotropic metal nanoparticles
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2021, 12, 924–938, doi:10.3762/bjnano.12.69
- synthesis methods have been developed for environmental applications, such as biohydrogen production and chromium deionization [15][16][17][18]. In addition, polymer-based nanoparticles showed low drug loading and encapsulation efficiency. The acidic nature of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) is not suitable
Comprehensive review on ultrasound-responsive theranostic nanomaterials: mechanisms, structures and medical applications
Beilstein J. Nanotechnol. 2021, 12, 808–862, doi:10.3762/bjnano.12.64
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