NanomaterialsPub Date : 2025-09-10DOI: 10.3390/nano15181392
Alexandra Ivanova, Mina Todorova, Dimitar Petrov, Zhana Petkova, Olga Teneva, Ginka Antova, Maria Angelova-Romova, Velichka Yanakieva, Slava Tsoneva, Vera Gledacheva, Krastena Nikolova, Daniela Karashanova, Stoyanka Nikolova
{"title":"From <i>Spirulina platensis</i> to Nanomaterials: A Comparative Study of AgNPs Obtained from Two Extracts.","authors":"Alexandra Ivanova, Mina Todorova, Dimitar Petrov, Zhana Petkova, Olga Teneva, Ginka Antova, Maria Angelova-Romova, Velichka Yanakieva, Slava Tsoneva, Vera Gledacheva, Krastena Nikolova, Daniela Karashanova, Stoyanka Nikolova","doi":"10.3390/nano15181392","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nano15181392","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study presents the synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using two <i>Spirulina platensis</i> extracts: one of them cultivated in a bioreactor in Bulgaria (near Varvara village), and the other one from the local market in Bulgaria (Dragon Superfoods). To assess their properties and stability, ATR-FTIR, TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) images, and zeta potential were used. Chemical content of the extracts and AgNPs obtained were assessed, as well as their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activities. We found that the extracts' origin significantly influenced nanoparticle morphology, surface charge, and bioactivity. AgNPs were spherical and different in size from Bioreactor 4-8 nm, while Dragon obtained larger particles, about 20 nm. We found that synthesis altered the chemical content of the extracts, particularly in lipid, protein, and tocopherol content, suggesting active involvement of Spirulina-derived biomolecules in nanoparticle formation. Antimicrobial assays showed slightly higher activity for Dragon AgNPs against <i>P. aeruginosa</i> (21 mm) and <i>S. enteritidis</i> (23 mm), with similar effects against <i>L. monocytogenes</i> and <i>S. aureus</i>. At 2.5 mg/mL, both samples protected human albumin from thermal denaturation more effectively (23.36% and 20.07%) than prednisolone (16.99%). Based on the obtained results, AgNPs from <i>Spirulina platensis</i> can be attributed as multifunctional agents with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"15 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12473118/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145150160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2025-09-10DOI: 10.3390/nano15181393
Hao Liu, Liping Chen, Bicheng Li, Haizeng Song, Chee Leong Tan, Yi Shi, Shancheng Yan
{"title":"Semiconducting Tungsten Trioxide Thin Films for High-Performance SERS Biosensors.","authors":"Hao Liu, Liping Chen, Bicheng Li, Haizeng Song, Chee Leong Tan, Yi Shi, Shancheng Yan","doi":"10.3390/nano15181393","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nano15181393","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surface-enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) enables ultrasensitive detection but is often hindered by biocompatibility and sustainability concerns due to its reliance on noble metal substrates. To overcome these limitations, we develop a semiconductor-based SERS platform utilizing ultrathin tungsten trioxide (WO<sub>3</sub>) nanofilms synthesized via a facile annealing process on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO). This system achieves an impressive Raman enhancement factor of 1.36 × 10<sup>6</sup>, enabling ultrasensitive detection of rhodamine 6G (R6G) and methylene blue (MB) at ultralow concentrations, surpassing conventional metal-based SERS platforms. It is further suggested that this is a substrate that can be easily coupled to other metals. An application for the detection of adenine molecules is realized through layered WO<sub>3</sub>-Au NPs composites, where embedded gold nanoparticles act as plasma \"hot spots\" to amplify the sensitivity. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations and band structure analysis confirm that synergistic interface charge transfer and naturally formed oxygen vacancies enhance performance. By combining semiconductor compatibility with other metal amplification, this WO<sub>3</sub>-based SERS platform offers a sustainable and high-performance alternative to conventional substrates, paving the way for environmentally friendly and scalable Raman sensing technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"15 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12472386/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145149955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thickness Influences on Structural and Optical Properties of Thermally Annealed (GaIn)<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> Films.","authors":"Shiyang Zhang, Fabi Zhang, Tangyou Sun, Zanhui Chen, Xingpeng Liu, Haiou Li, Shifeng Xie, Wanli Yang, Yue Li","doi":"10.3390/nano15181385","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nano15181385","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This work explores the relationship between the thickness and the structural, morphological, and optical features of thermally annealed (GaIn)<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> thin films grown by pulsed laser deposition at room temperature. The thickness of the (GaIn)<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> films varied from 20 to 391 nm with an increase in deposition time. The film with a thickness of about 105 nm showed largest grain size as well as the strongest XRD peak intensity, as measured by atomic force microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The studies on the optical properties show that the bandgap value decreased from 5.14 to 4.55 eV with the change in the film thickness from 20 to 391 nm. The film thickness had a significant impact on the structure, morphology, and optical properties of (GaIn)<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, and the PLD growth mode notably influenced the film quality. The results suggest that optimizing the film thickness is essential for improving the film quality and achieving the target bandgap.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"15 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12472798/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145150134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2025-09-09DOI: 10.3390/nano15181383
Hongfei Dou, Jie Wang, Yan Zhao, Junjie Liu, Yannan Li
{"title":"Preparation of Ag-Decorated TiO<sub>2</sub> Composite Materials and Study on Photocatalytic Performance.","authors":"Hongfei Dou, Jie Wang, Yan Zhao, Junjie Liu, Yannan Li","doi":"10.3390/nano15181383","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nano15181383","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Aiming at the insufficient broad-spectrum absorption and high carrier complexation rate in the photocatalytic antimicrobial application of TiO<sub>2</sub>, Ag/TiO<sub>2</sub> composite materials were prepared by co-precipitation method in this study. The material characterization showed that Ag was uniformly dispersed on the TiO<sub>2</sub> surface in the form of nanoparticles, and the specific surface area of Ag/TiO<sub>2</sub> composite materials was enhanced by 59.6% compared with that of pure TiO<sub>2</sub>, and the mesoporous structure was significantly optimized. Visible photocatalytic tests showed that the degradation rate of Ag/TiO<sub>2</sub> composite materials for Rh B and M O was more than two times higher than that of pure TiO<sub>2</sub>. Under dark conditions, the material showed a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 62.5 μg/mL against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, with an antimicrobial rate of 99.8% for 8 h, confirming its non-light-dependent antimicrobial activity. Mechanistic studies revealed that photogenerated electrons were efficiently captured by Ag nanoparticles, which inhibited e-h<sup>+</sup> complexation; meanwhile, the photothermal effect (ΔT > 15 °C) promoted the sustained release of Ag<sup>+</sup>, which realized the triple synergistic antimicrobial activity by disrupting the bacterial membrane and interfering with metabolism. This study provides a new strategy for the development of efficient solar-powered water treatment materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"15 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12472790/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145149949","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2025-09-09DOI: 10.3390/nano15181384
Dimitra Tsounidi, Panagiota Petrou, Mariya Aleksandrova, Tsvetozar Tsanev, Angeliki Tserepi, Evangelos Gogolides, Andrzej Bernasik, Kamil Awsiuk, Natalia Janiszewska, Andrzej Budkowski, Ioannis Raptis
{"title":"Carbyne-Enriched Carbon Coatings on Silicon Chips as Biosensing Surfaces with Stable-over-Time Biomolecule Binding Capacity.","authors":"Dimitra Tsounidi, Panagiota Petrou, Mariya Aleksandrova, Tsvetozar Tsanev, Angeliki Tserepi, Evangelos Gogolides, Andrzej Bernasik, Kamil Awsiuk, Natalia Janiszewska, Andrzej Budkowski, Ioannis Raptis","doi":"10.3390/nano15181384","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nano15181384","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Carbyne-containing materials offer significant potential for biosensor applications due to their unique chemical and mechanical properties. In this study, carbyne-enriched carbon coatings deposited on SiO<sub>2</sub>/Si chips using ion-assisted pulse-plasma deposition were evaluated for the first time as substrates for optical biosensing. At first, the carbyne-enriched coatings were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, and the sessile drop method to assess their composition, structure, and wettability. After that, chips with carbyne-enriched coatings were modified with biomolecules through physical absorption or covalent bonding, and the respective biomolecular interactions were monitored in real-time by White Light Reflectance Spectroscopy (WLRS). In both cases, SiO<sub>2</sub>/Si chips modified with an aminosilane were used as reference substrates. Physical adsorption was tested through immobilization of an antibody against C-reactive protein (CRP) to enable its immunochemical detection, whereas covalent bonding was tested through coupling of biotin and monitoring its reaction with streptavidin. It was found that the carbyne-enriched carbon-coated chips retained both their antibody adsorption capability and their covalent bonding ability for over 18 months, while the modified with aminosilane SiO<sub>2</sub>/Si chips lost 90% of their antibody adsorption capacity and covalent bonding ability after two months of storage. These findings highlight the strong potential of carbyne-enriched carbon-coated chips as robust biosensing substrates, with applications extending beyond WLRS.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"15 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12472631/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145150103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2025-09-09DOI: 10.3390/nano15181386
Lewen Zhu, Zhiqiang Lan, Yingyu Guo, Danni Li, Lin Xi, Huiping Zhang, Zuanming Jin
{"title":"High-Field Nonlinear Terahertz Conductivities of Iron Ultrathin Films.","authors":"Lewen Zhu, Zhiqiang Lan, Yingyu Guo, Danni Li, Lin Xi, Huiping Zhang, Zuanming Jin","doi":"10.3390/nano15181386","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nano15181386","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The electronic transport behavior in ferromagnetic thin films critically dictates the functionality and efficiency of devices in spintronics and modern materials science. This work characterizes terahertz (THz) responses and nonlinear conductivities of Fe ultrathin films under high-field THz excitation. We demonstrated that different nonlinearities are present for two different thickness samples. For a 2 nm thick Fe film, as the peak THz electric field was increased to 369 kV/cm, the THz transmittance of Fe films generally decreased. However, for the 4 nm thick Fe film, the THz transmittance is almost field strength independent. This result is correlated with the conductivity variations induced by carrier transport processes. The real part of the complex conductivity for the 2 nm thick film increased significantly with the THz electric field, while the 4 nm thick film showed negligible dependence. In addition, we extracted the frequency-domain complex conductivity of the Fe thin films and used the Drude or Drude-Smith model to explain the distinct behaviors between the two thickness samples under intense THz fields, mainly associated with the surface morphology. This work aims to elucidate the transport properties of Fe films in the THz frequency range. Our findings lay a crucial foundation for the design and development of future high-performance THz spintronic functional devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"15 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12472495/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145150188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2025-09-08DOI: 10.3390/nano15171381
Jianwei Liu, Jingyun Sun, Lei Zhu, Jiaxin Zhang, Xiaomeng Yang, Yating Zhang, Wei Yan
{"title":"Advancements and Strategies for Selectivity Enhancement in Chemiresistive Gas Sensors.","authors":"Jianwei Liu, Jingyun Sun, Lei Zhu, Jiaxin Zhang, Xiaomeng Yang, Yating Zhang, Wei Yan","doi":"10.3390/nano15171381","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nano15171381","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Chemiresistive gas sensors are extensively employed in environmental monitoring, disease diagnostics, and industrial safety due to their high sensitivity, low cost, and miniaturization. However, the high cross-sensitivity and poor selectivity of gas sensors limit their practical applications in complex environmental detection. In particular, the mechanisms underlying the selective response of certain chemiresistive materials to specific gases are not yet fully understood. In this review, we systematically discuss material design strategies and system integration techniques for enhancing the selectivity and sensitivity of gas sensors. The focus of material design primarily on the modification and optimization of advanced functional materials, including semiconductor metal oxides (SMOs), metallic/alloy systems, conjugated polymers (CPs), and two-dimensional nanomaterials. This study offers a comprehensive investigation into the underlying mechanisms for enhancing the gas sensing performance through oxygen vacancy modulation, single-atom catalysis, and heterojunction engineering. Furthermore, we explore the potential of emerging technologies, such as bionics and artificial intelligence, to synergistically integrate with functional sensitive materials, thereby achieving a significant enhancement in the selectivity of gas sensors. This review concludes by offering recommendations aimed at improving the selectivity of gas sensors, along with suggesting potential avenues for future research and development.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"15 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12430070/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145040869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2025-09-08DOI: 10.3390/nano15171380
Angelo Di Mauro, Federico Ursino, Giacometta Mineo, Antonio Terrasi, Salvo Mirabella
{"title":"MoO<sub>3</sub> Nanobelts Synthesized from Recycled Industrial Powder and Applied as Electrodes for Energy Storage Applications.","authors":"Angelo Di Mauro, Federico Ursino, Giacometta Mineo, Antonio Terrasi, Salvo Mirabella","doi":"10.3390/nano15171380","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nano15171380","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The sustainable development of our society faces significant challenges, including the need for environmentally friendly energy storage devices. Our work is concerned with the conversion of Mo-based recycled industrial waste into active nanocatalysts for energy storage applications. To reach this goal, we employed hydrothermal synthesis, a low-cost and temperature-scalable method. The proposed synthesis produces MoO<sub>3</sub> nanobelts (50-200 nm in width and 2-5 µm in length) with a high yield, about 74%. The synthesized nanostructures were characterized in 1 M KOH and 1 M NH<sub>4</sub>OH, as alkaline environments are a promising choice for the development of eco-friendly devices. To investigate the material's behaviour cyclic voltammetry (CV), galvanostatic charge-discharge (GCD), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) measurements were carried out. From CV curves, it was possible to evaluate the specific capacitance values of 290 and 100 Fg<sup>-1</sup> at 5 mVs<sup>-1</sup> in 1 M KOH and 1 M NH<sub>4</sub>OH, respectively. Also, GCD was employed to evaluate the specific capacitance of the material, resulting in 75 and 60 Fg<sup>-1</sup> in 1 M KOH and 1 M NH<sub>4</sub>OH, respectively. CV and GCD analyses revealed that MoO<sub>3</sub> nanobelts act as two different types of energy storage devices: supercapacitors and pseudocapacitors. Additionally, EIS allowed us to distinguish between the resistive and capacitive behaviour contributions depending on the electrolyte. Furthermore, it provided a comprehensive electrochemical characterization in different alkaline electrolytes, with the intention of conjugating waste management and sustainable energy storage device production.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"15 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12430176/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145040734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2025-09-08DOI: 10.3390/nano15171382
Mengyu Wang, Ming Zhang, Zhihan Liang, Min Su
{"title":"Synthesis of MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Nanoparticles and Subsequent Prussian Blue Functionalization for a Novel Composite Photothermal Material.","authors":"Mengyu Wang, Ming Zhang, Zhihan Liang, Min Su","doi":"10.3390/nano15171382","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nano15171382","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> magnetic nanoparticles have shown broad application prospects in the field of tumor diagnosis and treatment; however, precise particle size regulation within the 100-200 nm range, as well as the synergistic integration of physical and medical functionalities, remains challenging. As a commonly used method for synthesizing MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles, the solvothermal method has been proven to enable the regulation of the particle size of products, particularly its ability to utilize the viscosity of solvents as a method for particle size regulation. Therefore, this work investigates the influence of the diethylene glycol (DEG) to ethylene glycol (EG) ratio on particle size regulation in solvothermal synthesis of MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles, and constructs MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@PB nanocomposite materials. The results demonstrate that with the DEG ratio increasing from 0 to 80% in a DEG:EG mixed solvent system, the average particle size of MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanoparticles can be reduced from 266 nm to 105 nm. The MPB4.5 sample (MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>:PB molar ratio = 5:4.5 in the MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@PB nanostructure) exhibits an optimal photothermal heating effect and good photothermal stability, demonstrating potential as a photothermal therapeutic agent. The resultant MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>@PB system provides a strategy for precise particle size regulation and functional integration for photothermal therapy of tumors with magnetic targeting potential.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"15 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12430317/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145040832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NanomaterialsPub Date : 2025-09-06DOI: 10.3390/nano15171377
Mario Alejandro Vallejo Pat, Harriet Ezekiel-Hart, Camilah D Powell
{"title":"Nanomaterial Solutions for Environmental Applications and Bacteriological Threats: The Role of Laser-Induced Graphene.","authors":"Mario Alejandro Vallejo Pat, Harriet Ezekiel-Hart, Camilah D Powell","doi":"10.3390/nano15171377","DOIUrl":"10.3390/nano15171377","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Laser-induced graphene (LIG) is a high-quality graphene material produced by laser scribing. It has garnered significant attention as a solution to various growing global concerns, such as biological threats, energy scarcity, and environmental contamination due to its high conductivity, tunable surface chemistry, and ease of synthesis from a variety of carbonaceous substrates. This review provides a survey of recent advances in LIG applications for energy storage, heavy metal adsorption, water purification, and antimicrobial materials. As a part of this, we discuss the most recent research efforts to develop LIG as (1) sensors to detect heavy metals at ultralow detection limits, (2) as membranes capable of salt and bacteria rejection, and (3) antimicrobial materials capable of bacterial inactivation efficiencies of up to 99.998%. Additionally, due to its wide surface area, electrochemical stability, and rapid charge conduction, we report on the current body of literature that showcases the potential of LIG within energy storage applications (e.g., batteries and supercapacitors). All in all, this critical review highlights the findings and promise of LIG as an emerging next-generation material for integrated biomedical, energy, and environmental technologies and identifies the key knowledge gaps and technological obstacles that currently hinder the full-scale implementation of LIG in each field.</p>","PeriodicalId":18966,"journal":{"name":"Nanomaterials","volume":"15 17","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12430609/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145040039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}