Platinum dendritic nanoparticles with magnetic behavior

Wenxian Li*, Ziqi Sun, Dongliang Tian, Ivan P. Nevirkovets, Shi Xue Dou

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Abstract

Magnetic nanoparticles have attracted increasing attention for biomedical applications in magnetic resonance imaging, high frequency magnetic field hyperthermia therapies, and magnetic-field-gradient-targeted drug delivery. In this study, three-dimensional (3D) platinum nanostructures with large surface area that features magnetic behavior have been demonstrated. The well-developed 3D nanodendrites consist of plentiful interconnected nano-arms ∼4 nm in size. The magnetic behavior of the 3D dendritic Pt nanoparticles is contributed by the localization of surface electrons due to strongly bonded oxygen/Pluronic F127 and the local magnetic moment induced by oxygen vacancies on the neighboring Pt and O atoms. The magnetization of the nanoparticles exhibits a mixed paramagnetic and ferromagnetic state, originating from the core and surface, respectively. The 3D nanodendrite structure is suitable for surface modification and high amounts of drug loading if the transition temperature was enhanced to room temperature properly.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number033911
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume116
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 21 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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