Ethylenediamine series as additives to control the morphology of magnetite nanoparticles
Laura Norfolk, Klaudia Kapusta, David J. Cooke, Sarah S. Staniland
Abstract
Shape-specific magnetite nanoparticles are crucial in nanoindustry, especially nanomedicine. Amine chain additive selectively binding to the [111] crystal face to direct the formation of octahedral particles under ambient synthesis conditions.
Topics & Concepts
EthylenediamineMagnetite NanoparticlesMagnetiteOctahedronNanoparticleAmine gas treatingNanomedicineChemistryChemical engineeringMaterials scienceCrystal structureNanotechnologyInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryMagnetic nanoparticlesMetallurgyEngineeringIron oxide chemistry and applicationsMagnetic Properties and Synthesis of FerritesNanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery