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Chemical Design of Biocompatible Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Medical Applications
Author(s) -
Ling Daishun,
Hyeon Taeghwan
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
small
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.785
H-Index - 236
eISSN - 1613-6829
pISSN - 1613-6810
DOI - 10.1002/smll.201202111
Subject(s) - biocompatible material , nanochemistry , nanomaterials , materials science , nanoparticle , nanotechnology , iron oxide , iron oxide nanoparticles , crystallinity , oxide , biomedical engineering , metallurgy , medicine , composite material
Iron oxide nanoparticles are one of the most versatile and safe nanomaterials used in medicine. Recent progress in nanochemistry enables fine control of the size, crystallinity, uniformity, and surface properties of iron oxide nanoparticles. In this review, the synthesis of chemically designed biocompatible iron oxide nanoparticles with improved quality and reduced toxicity is discussed for use in diverse biomedical applications.