Bio and Nanomaterials Based on Fe3O4

During the past few years, nanoparticles have been used for various applications including, but not limited to, protein immobilization, bioseparation, environmental treatment, biomedical and bioengineering usage, and food analysis. Among all types of nanoparticles, superparamagnetic iron oxide nanop...

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Main Authors: Jia-Kun Xu, Fang-Fang Zhang, Jing-Jing Sun, Jun Sheng, Fang Wang, Mi Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-12-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/12/21506
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Summary:During the past few years, nanoparticles have been used for various applications including, but not limited to, protein immobilization, bioseparation, environmental treatment, biomedical and bioengineering usage, and food analysis. Among all types of nanoparticles, superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, especially Fe3O4, have attracted a great deal of attention due to their unique magnetic properties and the ability of being easily chemical modified for improved biocompatibility, dispersibility. This review covers recent advances in the fabrication of functional materials based on Fe3O4 nanoparticles together with their possibilities and limitations for application in different fields.
ISSN:1420-3049