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Size analysis of biocompatible magnetic nanoparticles colloids

M. RĂCUCIU1,* , N. APETROAIE2, D. E. CREANGĂ2

Affiliation

  1. “Lucian Blaga” University, Faculty of Science, Dr. I. Ratiu Street, No.5-7, Sibiu, 550024, Romania
  2. "Al. I. Cuza” University, Faculty of Physics, 11A Blvd. Copou, 700506, Iasi, Romania

Abstract

The present study provides a dimensional analysis of the magnetic nanoparticles size within water based magnetic fluids, prepared in our laboratories, as obtained from transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). The magnetic nanoparticles were prepared by chemical co-precipitation from ferric (FeCl3) and ferrous salts (FeCl2) in alkali medium (ammonia hydroxide) and functionalized with tartaric acid, β-cyclodextrin, perchloric acid and respectively, citric acid. The TEM images have been analyzed aiming to reveal diameter distribution histograms. The AFM was used to visualize and measure the magnetic nanoparticles diameter and height – the 3-D imaging representing one of the main advantages of this scanning technique. The suitability of the aqueous magnetic fluids for biomedical applications was discussed.

Keywords

Magnetic nanoparticles, AFM, TEM, Dimensional analysis.

Citation

M. RĂCUCIU, N. APETROAIE, D. E. CREANGĂ, Size analysis of biocompatible magnetic nanoparticles colloids, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials - Rapid Communications, 2, 4, April 2008, pp.212-215 (2008).

Submitted at: Feb. 13, 2008

Accepted at: April 3, 2008