Controllable Synthesis and Magnetic Properties of Monodisperse Fe_3O_4 Nanoparticles

Magnetite(Fe_3O_4) nanoparticles with different sizes and shapes are synthesized by the thermal decomposition method.Two approaches,non-injection one-pot and hot-injection methods,are designed to investigate the growth mechanism in detail.It is found that the size and shape of nanoparticles are determined by adjusting the precursor concentration and duration time,which can be well explained by the mechanism based on the LaMer modei in our synthetic system.The monodisperse Fe_3O_4 nanoparticles have a mean diameter from 5nm to 16 nm,and shape evolution from spherical to triangular and cubic.The magnetic properties are size-dependent,and Fe_3O_4nanoparticles in small size about 5nm exhibit superparamagnetic properties at room temperature and maximum saturation magnetization approaches to 78 emu/g,whereas Fe_3O_4 nanoparticles develop ferromagnetic properties when the diameter increases to about 16 nm.     

Novel Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Ag@Ni trepang-like nanocomposites:High-efficiency and magnetic recyclable catalysts for organic dye degradation

A facile step-by-step approach is developed for synthesizing the high-efficiency and magnetic recyclable Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Ag@Ni trepang-like nanocomposites.This method involves coating Fe_2O_3 nanorods with a uniform silica layer,reduction in 10%H_2/Ar atmosphere to transform the Fe_2O_3 into magnetic Fe_3O_4,and finally depositing Ag@Ni core-shell nanoparticles on the L-lysine modified surface of Fe_3O_4@SiO_2 nanorods.The fabricated nanocomposites are further characterized by x-ray diffraction,transmission electron microscopy,scanning electron microscope,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy,and inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy.The Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Ag@Ni trepang-like nanocomposites exhibit remarkably higher catalytic efficiency than monometallic Fe_3O_4@SiO_2@Ag nanocomposites toward the degradation of Rhodamine B(RhB) at room temperature,and maintain superior catalytic activity even after six cycles.In addition,these samples could be easily separated from the catalytic system by an external magnet and reused,which shows great potential applications in treating waste water.     

Remanence Enhancement Effect in Ni_(0.7)Zn_(0.3)Fe_2O_4/Co_(0.8)Fe_(2.2)O_4 Ferrite Multilayer Film

Ni_(0.7)Zn_(0.3)Fe_2O_4/Co_(0.8)Fe_(2.2)O_4(NZFO/CFO) multilayer films are fabricated on Si(100) substrates by the chemical solution deposition method.The microstructure and magnetic properties are systematically investigated.The results of field-emission scanning electronic microscopy show that the grain size of the NZFO/CFO multilayer film is quite uniform and the thickness is about 300 nm.The remanence enhancement effect of the NZFO/CFO multilayer film can be mainly attributed to the exchange coupling interaction between NZFO and CFO ferrite films,which is in favor of the design and fabrication of modern electronic devices.     

Field-variable magnetic domain characterization of individual 10 nm Fe_3O_4 nanoparticles

The local detection of magnetic domains of isolated 10 nm Fe_3O_4 magnetic nanoparticles(MNPs) has been achieved by field-variable magnetic force microscopy(MFM) with high spatial resolution.The domain configuration of an individual MNP shows a typical dipolar response.The magnetization reversal of MNP domains is governed by a coherent rotation mechanism, which is consistent with the theoretical results given by micromagnetic calculations.Present results suggest that the field-variable MFM has great potential in providing nanoscale magnetic information on magnetic nanostructures,such as nanoparticles, nanodots, skyrmions, and vortices, with high spatial resolution.This is crucial for the development and application of magnetic nanostructures and devices.     

Composites of nanotubular polyaniline containing Fe3O4 nanoparticles

Results of charge-transport and magnetic measurements of nanotubular polyaniline (PANI) composites containing Fe_3O_4 nanoparticles (～10nm) synthesized by a "template-free" method are reported. The T^{-1/2} resistivity has been observed, and dc magnetic susceptibility data are fitted to an equation χ=χ^*_P+C/T. With increasing weight ratio of Fe_3O_4, the electrical conductivity and temperature- independent susceptibility χ^*_P increase, and the Curie-type susceptibility is suppressed at low temperatures. Further discussions have been given. The PANI-H_3PO_4/Fe_3O_4 composite containing 27wt% of Fe_3O_4 nanoparticles is superparamagnetic, exhibiting very little hysteresis even at 5K.     

Effects of dipolar interactions on the magnetic hyperthermia of Zn0.3Fe2.7O4 nanoparticles with different sizes

Tumor-targeted magnetic hyperthermia has recently attracted much attention.Magnetic nanoparticles(NPs) are heat mediator nanoprobes in magnetic hyperthermia for cancer treatment.In this paper,single cubic spinel structural Zn_0.3Fe_2.7O₄ magnetic NPs with sizes of 14 nm-20 nm were synthesized,followed by coating with SiO₂ shell.The SLP value of Zn_0.3Fe_2.7O₄/SiO₂ NPs below 20 nm changes non-monotonically with the concentration of solution under the alternating current(AC) magnetic field of 430 kHz and 27 kA/m.SLP values of all Zn_0.3Fe_2.7O₄/SiO₂ NPs appear a peak value with change of solution concentration.The solution concentrations with optimal SLP value decrease with increasing magnetic core size.This work can give guidance to the better prediction and control of the magnetic hyperthermia performance of materials in clinical applications.     

Enhanced hyperthermia performance in hard-soft magnetic mixed Zn0.5CoxFe2.5−xO4/SiO2 composite magnetic nanoparticles

High quality Zn0.5CoxFe2.5?xO4(x=0,0.05,0.1,0.15)serial magnetic nanoparticles with single cubic structures were prepared by the modified thermal decomposition method,and Zn0.5CoxFe2.5?xO4/SiO2 composite magnetic nanoparticles were prepared by surface modification of SiO2.The magnetic anisotropy of the sample increases with the increase of the doping amount of Co2+.When the doping amount is 0.1,the sample shows the transition from superparamagnetism to ferrimagnetism at room temperature.In the Zn0.5CoxFe2.5?xO4/SiO2 serial samples,the maximum value of specific loss power(SLP)with 1974 W/gmetal can also be found at doping amount of x=0.1.The composite nanoparticles are expected to be an excellent candidate for clinical magnetic hyperthermia.     

磁性纳米TiO_2/Fe_3O_4的制备及其光催化性能

采用特殊液相沉淀法分两步制备了壳核结构的磁性纳米TiO2/Fe3O4,并讨论了TiO2/Fe3O4比例对其磁性的影响。利用XRD、TEM和VSM对其进行了表征,用它做催化剂,甲基橙溶液为降解目标,在日光作用下对其光催化活性进行了研究,并测出了其回收率。结果表明,在本实验条件下制备的磁性纳米TiO2/Fe3O4表现为超顺磁性,具有较强的光催化活性和较高的回收率。当TiO2∶Fe3O4为4∶1,在450℃焙烧30min条件下得到的催化剂,对20mg/L的甲基橙溶液在60min内降解率高达91.5%,明显高于纯TiO2的催化活性,在外加强磁场的作用下,此催化剂很快从溶液中分离出来,测得其回收率为88.2%。     

有机盐制备的Fe3O4-葡聚糖纳米粒子的磁性能及表征

利用葡糖酸铁(C12H22FeO14·2H2O)和柠檬酸铁(C6H5O7Fe·5H2O)参与的化学共沉积法制备出单分散核心氧化铁的平均粒径为4.1nm,葡聚糖厚度约为11nm,总体平均粒径为26nm的Fe3O4葡聚糖复合纳米粒子.研究结果表明,复合粒子Fe3O4葡聚糖具有超顺磁性.制备过程中没有N2保护,得到的Fe3O4无机粒子的晶体结构几乎没有发生变化,证明了有机盐的抗氧化性,合成的Fe3O4葡聚糖复合纳米粒子具有较好的磁性能.其在室温下(300K)的饱和磁化强度为52emu/g,低温下(5K)的饱和磁化强度为63emu/g.并利用TEM、XRD、DLS和VSM(振动样品磁强计)等手段对其粒结构、形态、粒径和磁性能进行了表征.     

Polystyrene/Fe3O4 magnetic emulsion and nanocomposite prepared by ultrasonically initiated miniemulsion polymerization

Ultrasonically initiated miniemulsion polymerization of styrene in the presence of Fe3O4 nanoparticles was successfully employed to prepare polystyrene (PS)/Fe3O4 magnetic emulsion and nanocomposite. The effects of Fe3O4 nanoparticles on miniemulsion polymerization process, the structure, morphology and properties of PS/Fe3O4 nanocomposite were investigated. The increase in the amount of Fe3O4 nanoparticles drastically increases the polymerization rate due to that Fe3O4 nanoparticles increase the number of radicals and the cavitation bubbles. Polymerization kinetics of ultrasonically initiated miniemulsion polymerization is similar to that of conventional miniemulsion polymerization. PS/Fe3O4 magnetic emulsion consists of two types of particles: latex particles with Fe3O4 nanoparticles and latex particles with no encapsulated Fe3O4 nanoparticles. Fe3O4 nanoparticles lower the molecular weight of PS and broaden the molecular weight and particle size distribution. Thermal stability of PS/Fe3O4 nanocomposite increases with the increase in Fe3O4 content. PS/Fe3O4 emulsion and nanocomposite exhibit magnetic properties. PS/Fe3O4 magnetic particles can be separated from the magnetic emulsion by an external magnetic field and redispersed into the emulsion with agitation.     

氨水-Fe2O3纳米流体稳定性影响因素分析

为了将纳米颗粒的强化传热传质作用应用于氨水吸收制冷中,提出了在氨水溶液中添加Fe203纳米颗粒和表面活性剂十二烷基苯磺酸纳（SDBS）的纳米流体的配制方法,并通过沉降试验和吸光度测试方法对其稳定性进行了实验研究。研究了活性剂质量分数、超声分散时间和氨水浓度对稳定性的影响,确定了Fe2O3-氨水纳米流体分散的最佳工艺为：...     

Synthesis and microwave absorption properties of graphene-oxide(GO)/polyaniline nanocomposite with Fe3O4 particles

In order to investigate the impedance matching properties of microwave absorbers,the ternary nanocomposites of GO/PANI/Fe₃O₄（GPF） are prepared via a two-step method,GO/PANI composites are synthesized by dilute polymerization in the presence of aniline monomer and GO,and GO/PANI/Fe₃O₄ is prepared via a co-precipitation method.The obtained nanocomposites are characterized by scanning electron microscopy（SEM）,X-ray diffraction（XRD）,and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy（FTIR）,respectively.The microwave absorbability reveals enhanced microwave absorption properties compared with GO,PANI,and GO/PANI.The maximum reflection loss of GO/PANI/Fe₃O₄ is up to-27 dB at 14 GHz with its thickness being 2 mm,and its absorption bandwidths exceeding-10 dB are more than 11.2 GHz with its thickness values being in the range from 1.5 mm-4 mm.It provides that GO/PANI/Fe₃O₄ can be used as an attractive candidate for microwave absorbers.     

Formation of multifunctional Fe_3O_4/Au composite nanoparticles for dual-mode MR/CT imaging applications

Recent advances with iron oxide/gold(Fe3O4/Au) composite nanoparticles(CNPs) in dual-modality magnetic resonance(MR) and computed tomography(CT) imaging applications are reviewed. The synthesis and assembly of "dumbbelllike" and "core/shell" Fe3O4/Au CNPs is introduced. Potential applications of some developed Fe3O4/Au CNPs as contrast agents for dual-mode MR/CT imaging applications are described in detail.     

形貌可控的Fe3O4纳米粒子的水热合成及磁性能研究

Fe3O4是一种重要的磁性材料.由于其独特的光、电、磁、热等性能而备受关注.在本文中,我们采用水热溶剂热法合成了Fe3O4磁性纳米粒子.利用X-射线衍射仪（XRD）、场发射扫描电子显微镜（FESEM）和振动样品磁强计（VSM）对产物的结构、形貌及磁性能进行了研究.结果表明,通过前驱物的适当选择,可以实现Fe3O4纳米粒...     

Hierarchical lichee-like Fe_3O_4 assemblies and their high heating efficiency in magnetic hyperthermia

A nontoxic and biocompatible thermoseed is developed for the magnetic hyperthermia. Two kinds of thermoseed materials: hierarchical hollow and solid lichee-like Fe_3O_4 assemblies, are synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method. The crystal structure of Fe_3O_4 assemblies are characterized by x-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. Moreover, the prepared Fe_3O_4 assemblies are used as a magnetic heat treatment agent, and their heating efficiency is investigated. Compared to solid assembly, hollow lichee-like Fe_3O_4 assembly exhibits a higher specific absorption rate of 116.53 W/g and a shorter heating time, which is ascribed to its higher saturation magnetization, larger initial particle size, and the unique hierarchical hollow structure. Furthermore, the magnetothermal effect is primarily attributed to Néel relaxation. Overall, we propose a facile and convenient approach to enhance the heating efficiency of magnetic nanoparticles by forming hollow hierarchical assemblies.     

Size-dependent exchange bias in single phase Mn_3O_4 nanoparticles

Glassy magnetic behavior and exchange bias phenomena are observed in single phase Mn_3O_4 nanoparticles.Dynamics scaling analysis of the ac susceptibility and the Henkel plot indicate that the observed glassy behavior at low temperature can be understood by taking into account the intrinsic behavior of the individual particles consisting of a ferrimagnetic(FIM) core and a spin-glass surface layer.Field-cooled magnetization hysteresis loops display both horizontal and vertical shifts.Dependence of the exchange bias field(H_E) on the cooling field shows an almost undamped feature up to 70 kOe,indicating the stable exchange bias state in Mn_3O_4.H_E increases as the particle size decreases due to the higher surface/volume ratio.The occurrence of the exchange bias can be attributed to the pinning effect of the frozen spin-glass surface layer upon the FIM core.     

Contrasting physical properties of the trilayer nickelates Nd_4Ni_3O_(10) and Nd_4Ni_3O_8

We report the crystal structures and physical properties of trilayer nickelates Nd4Ni3O10and Nd4Ni3O8.Measurements of magnetization and electrical resistivity display contrasting behaviors in the two compounds.Nd4Ni3O10shows a paramagnetic metallic behavior with a metal-to-metal phase transition(T^*)at about 162 K,as revealed by both magnetic susceptibility and resistivity.Further magnetoresistance and Hall coefficient results show a negative magnetoresistance at low temperatures and the carrier type of Nd4Ni3O10is dominated by hole-type charge carriers.The significant enhancement of Hall coefficient and resistivity below T*suggests that effective charge carrier density decreases when cooling through the transition temperature.In contrast,Nd4Ni3O8 shows an insulating behavior.In addition,this compound shows a paramagnetic behavior with the similar magnetic moment as that of Nd4Ni3O10derived from the Curie-Weiss fitting.This may suggest that the magnetic moments in both systems are contributed by Nd^3+ ions.By applying pressures up to about 49 GPa,the insulating behavior is still present and becomes even stronger under a high pressure.Our results suggest that the different Ni configurations(Ni^1+/2+ or Ni^2+/3+)and the changes of coordination environment of Ni sites may account for the contrasting behaviors in trilayer nickelates Nd4Ni3O10and Nd4Ni3O8.     

Extended damage range of(Al_(0.3)Cr_(0.2)Fe_(0.2)Ni_(0.3))_3O_4 high entropy oxide films induced by surface irradiation

Irradiation makes structural materials of nuclear reactors degraded and failed. However, the damage process of materials induced by irradiation is not fully elucidated, mostly because the charged particles only bombarded the surface of the materials(within a few microns). In this work, we investigated the effects of surface irradiation on the indirect irradiation region of the(Al_(0.3)Cr_(0.2)Fe_(0.2)Ni_(0.3))_3O_4 high entropy oxide(HEO) films in detail by plasma surface interaction. The results show that the damage induced by surface irradiation significantly extends to the indirect irradiation region of HEO film where the helium bubbles, dislocations, phase transformation, and the nickel oxide segregation were observed.     

Magnetoelectric effects in multiferroic Y-type hexaferrites Ba(0.3)Sr(1.7)CoxMg(2-x)Fe(12)O(22)

Y-type hexaferrites with tunable conical magnetic structures are promising single-phase multiferroics that exhibit large magnetoelectric effects. We have investigated the influence of Co substitution on the magnetoelectric properties in the Y-type hexaferrites Ba(0.3)Sr(1.7)CoxMg(2-x)Fe(12)O(22)(x = 0.0, 0.4, 1.0, 1.6). The spin-induced electric polarization can be reversed by applying a low magnetic field for all the samples. The magnetoelectric phase diagrams of BaBa(0.3)Sr(1.7)CoxMg(2-x)Fe(12)O(22) are obtained based on the measurements of magnetic field dependence of dielectric constant at selected temperatures. It is found that the substitution of Co ions can preserve the ferroelectric phase up to a higher temperature, and thus is beneficial for achieving single-phase multiferroics at room temperature.     

Fe3O4@Au纳米星颗粒作为循环SERS基底用于农药残留物的检测

本文首先采用共沉淀的方法制备了Fe3O4纳米颗粒,随后经柠檬酸钠和对苯二酚还原氯金酸的方法在Fe3O4纳米颗粒的表面生成刺状Au纳米结构,进而获得Fe3O4@Au纳米星颗粒。该Fe3O4@Au纳米星颗粒作为SERS基底,用作农药残留物福美双和敌瘟磷的检测。由于高密度的Au纳米结构的尖端效应,该基底显示出高敏感的SERS活性。最后利用Fe3O4纳米颗粒的磁性,将其用于循环SERS测试,研究了其循环使用特性。