Iron nanoparticles as potential magnetic carriers
Abstract
Using a sequential synthesis offered by reverse micelles, stable magnetic nanoparticles based on iron can be formed. Sequential synthesis allows an iron core to be passivated by a thin layer of gold. These nanocomposite materials offer enhanced magnetic properties over existing iron oxide-based particles as well as reduced non-specific binding of proteins due to the small size.
- Publication:
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Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
- Pub Date:
- January 2001
- DOI:
- 10.1016/S0304-8853(00)01222-1
- Bibcode:
- 2001JMMM..225...17C