Controllable synthesis, magnetic and biocompatible properties of Fe 3O 4 and α-Fe 2O 3 nanocrystals

Xi Zhou*, Yanfeng Shi, Lei Ren, Shixiong Bao, Yu Han, Shichao Wu, Honggang Zhang, Lubin Zhong, Qiqing Zhang

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Abstract

Iron oxide nanocrystals (NCs) with a series of well-controlled morphologies (octahedron, rod, wire, cube and plate) and compositions (Fe 3O 4 and α-Fe 2O 3) were synthesized via a facile hydrothermal process. The morphological and compositional control of various iron oxide NCs was based on the regulations of precursor thermolysis kinetics and surfactants. The obtained samples were characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, SQUID and cytotoxicity test. These as-prepared iron oxide NCs showed excellent magnetic properties and good biocompatibility, paving the way for their high-efficiency bio-separation and bio-detection applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)138-144
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Solid State Chemistry
Volume196
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2012

Keywords

  • Controllable synthesis
  • Growth mechanism
  • Iron oxide
  • Magnetic propertiesBiocompatibility

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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