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Regularized topology optimization for light trapping structure in solar cells

Zijian Zhang

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Efficient light trapping bulk structures can significantly enhance light absorption in solar cells while reducing manufacturing costs. However, locating the optimal set of design parameters within a complex solution space remains challenging. Although numerous optimization algorithms have been…

Systematic review of nanoelectronic drug delivery systems advancing technological innovation, clinical integration, and personalized therapy

Val Hyginus Udoka Eze; Chidinma Esther Eze; George Uwadiegwu Alaneme et al.

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 7 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Nanoelectronic Drug Delivery Systems (NEDDS) represent a transformative convergence of nanotechnology, electronic engineering, and precision medicine. This systematic review critically evaluates the evolution, technological advancements, clinical applications, and prospects of NEDDS in personalized…

Synthesis of eco-friendly ternary sulfide nanocrystals using a new sulfur–decene reagent in hydrocarbons

Ivan A. Shuklov; Vladimir V. Lim; Alexander Yu. Shalagin et al.

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 7 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

A new, highly reactive sulfur precursor was synthesized by dissolving elemental sulfur in 1-decene at an elevated temperature of 170 °C in a pressure tube, enabling the preparation of semiconductor sulfide nanocrystals (NCs) with diverse compositions and morphologies. By application of this new…

Impact of selenium nanoparticles on plant stress tolerance: a comprehensive review

Gomathi Arivalagan; Utpal Das

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Selenium (Se), initially perceived mostly as a harmful element, is now recognised as an effective trace nutrient that promotes plant growth and stress resilience. Though not vital for most plant species, adequate Se concentrations may increase photosynthesis, activate antioxidant defence…

Development and stability analysis of a lipid-based astaxanthin nanoemulsion, its application and effect on the immune response and survival of the Pacific white shrimp

Camila Pereira Bruzinga; Claudia Marlene Bauer; Caroline Schmitz et al.

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

This study aimed to develop and characterize a nanoemulsion containing lipoencapsulated astaxanthin (AST) from Haematococcus pluvialis and evaluate its effects on the immune performance and survival of Penaeus vannamei shrimp when added to feed. The nanoemulsion was prepared by high-pressure…

Dual - functional cRGD/pH - sensitive liposomes loaded with sorafenib: a novel therapeutic approach for hepatocellular carcinoma

Xu Yang; Guangchun Sun; Xiaoyu Zhou et al.

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

BackgroundSorafenib, a first-line treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is severely limited by its low oral bioavailability, lack of tumor specificity, and dose-limiting systemic adverse effects. Nanocarrier-based delivery systems, particularly liposomes, offer a promising strategy…

Green algae-based sustainable nanoparticles: cutting-edge applications for sustainable development goals benchmark

Mautushi Das; Tapan Kumar Mohanta; Marchia K. Sangma et al.

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Green algae, a diverse and abundant bioresource, have emerged as a sustainable platform for synthesizing nanoparticles (NPs) with wide-ranging applications. This review paper involves the reduction of metal salts by biological factors such as algae, inducing nanoparticles with unique properties…

Green-engineered MoS2-functionalized nonwoven fabric: washable, biocompatible, and pressure-sensitive smart textile

Hariprasad Ramachandran; Sharmila Nageswaran

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Smart textiles capable of reliable pressure sensing are essential for emerging wearable and biomedical applications; however, scalable fabrication routes that combine sensing performance, durability, and biological safety remain limited. This research presents a green engineered MoS2-functionalized…

Docetaxel-loaded anti-PSMA-functionalised PLGA-PEG nanoparticles suppress cell migration in LNCap prostate cancer cells and promote cell death in 3D spheroids

Divesha Essa; Mandeep Kaur; Pradeep Kumar et al.

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

IntroductionPolymeric nanoparticles have been used in drug delivery to treat cancer by selective targeting of tumour cells and inducing programmed cell death. Previously optimized nano-systems loaded with docetaxel and functionalized with anti-PSMA antibody were used to investigate targeting of…

Editorial: Nonlinear optical processes in emerging nanomaterials

C. Louca; C. Trovatello; M. Celebrano et al.

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Development of electrically poled NBT single crystal based FSR sensor for smart posture monitoring applications

Manikandan Sonaimuthu Pulavendran; Sharmila Nageswaran

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

The popularity of the work-from-home culture and extended hours of work in computer-centric jobs have led to a surge in posture-related musculoskeletal problems among office workers, IT professionals, banking staff, and students. The spinal cord, cervical region, lumbar muscles, and shoulder joints…

Trends in micro and nanoencapsulation of various plant-based bioactive compounds for enhanced biological activities: a review

Anita Rani Gill; Pooja Sharma; Priyanka Siwach et al.

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Bioactive compounds derived from plants have attracted significant attention due to their diverse therapeutic potential. However, their practical application in food and pharmaceutical systems is limited by poor stability, low solubility, rapid degradation, and inadequate bioavailability. To…

Microstructural evolution and elastic response of graphene oxide–modified concrete: SEM and finite element modelling using COMSOL multiphysics

Vishnu Vardhan Kasibhatla; Mohan Ganesh Gopal

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

This study investigates the microstructural attributes and elastic response of graphene oxide (GO)-modified concrete, focusing on relating morphological changes to its macroscale mechanical performance. To meet this aim, three mixes with varying GO dosages (0.00%, 0.04%, and 0.08% by weight of…

Tenfold power consumption reduction in reconfigurable nonlinear-processing units through capacitive control

R. J. C. Cool; L. Kingma; W. G. van der Wiel

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Reconfigurable nonlinear-processing units (RNPUs) are silicon-based, multi-input-multi-output nanoelectronic devices that enable complex functionality and are promising building blocks for future brain-inspired computing hardware. However, in existing implementations, all electrodes draw current…

Distribution of nanotechnology in the cancer therapeutics market as a multimodal treatment: comparison with predecessors and emergence in the commercial field

Ishita Chanana; Jagdish Verma; Aparajita Sharma et al.

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide and poses a significant global health burden. The heterogeneity, progression, metastasis, and drug resistance qualities of cancer continue to challenge effective treatment strategies. Consequently, advanced and integrated therapeutic…

Single-cell mechanoprofiling of aging and cancer using AFM probes coated with RGD ultrashort peptide nanofibers

Manola Moretti; Vanesa Gámez-Báez; Dana Alhattab et al.

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Cell adhesion to the extracellular matrix (ECM) is fundamental in both cancer progression and aging. Many ECM proteins present on their surface several biofunctional adhesion cues, made of short peptide sequences that are recognized by adhesion molecules on the cell membrane. Incorporating these…

Quantum dots for biomedical innovation: overview, applications, and biosafety

JuCai Wang; YueHeng Qi; MeiQiu Xu

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Quantum dots (QDs), a class of versatile semiconductor nanomaterials, have emerged as revolutionary tools in biomedical research due to their unique optical properties, tunable surface chemistry, and biocompatibility. This review provides a systematic overview of the fundamental characteristics of…

Nanomaterial-enabled RNA therapeutics: bridging delivery barriers to clinical translation

Kshipra Pandey; Sneha Jha; Loka Bikash Chaliha et al.

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

RNA-based therapeutics have emerged as promising strategies for treating infectious diseases, cancer, and genetic disorders owing to their ability to regulate gene expression with high specificity. However, their clinical translation remains limited by poor physiological stability, rapid nuclease…

The nano-neuro nexus: smart sensors at the frontier of detecting neurodegeneration

Arpit Mehrotra; Abhilasha Sood; Shraddha Yadav et al.

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

Neurodegenerative diseases are heterogeneous neurological disorders, which represent an alarming global health concern due to their delayed diagnosis, inadequate accessibility of potential biomarkers and permanent neuronal loss. Recent development of nanodiagnostic platforms bestows transformative…

ECM-targeted cancer interventions: nanobiotechnological paradigms for imaging and therapy

Trinayan Deka; Nayan Moni Choudhury; Nilay Kapinjal

Frontiers in Nanotechnology, Vol. 8 · 2026 · English · DOAJ Scopus

The Extracellular Matrix (ECM) is an active component of the tumour microenvironment, which promotes tumour progression, metastasis, immune evasion, and therapeutic resistance. As a result of the pathological remodelling of the ECM in malignancy, the tissue has a novel tumour-specific signature…