Current methods for synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles

Abstract

The synthesis of different kinds of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) has attracted much attention. During the last few years, a large portion of the articles published about MNPs have described efficient routes to attain shape-controlled and highly stable MNPs with narrow size distribution. In this review, we have reported several popular methods including co-precipitation, microemulsion, thermal decomposition, solvothermal, sonochemical, microwave-assisted, chemical vapor deposition, combustion, carbon arc, and laser pyrolysis, for the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles.

Keywords::

• co-precipitation
• magnetic nanoparticles
• sonochemical
• thermal decomposition

Authors’ contributions

AA and MSG conceived of the study and participated in its design and coordination. SM, FZS, and SMF participated in the sequence alignment and drafted the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

Acknowledgments

The authors thank the Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Science of Tabriz University for all support provided. This work is funded by the 2014 Drug Applied Research Center Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Grant.

Declaration of interest

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.