Abstract
Ultra fine (2–3 nm) magnetite (Fe3O4) nano-particles are uniformly deposited on single-walled carbon nano-tubes (SWCNTs) pre-functionalised with carboxylic acidgroups using microwave radiation. The deposition process involves chemical precipitation associated with continuous flow spinning disc processing (SDP), as a rapid, environmentally friendly approach which is readily scalable for large scale synthesis. The resulting decorated SWCNTs are superparamagnetic with specific saturated magnetization of 30 emu g−1.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 439-442 |
Journal | Lab On a Chip: miniaturisation for chemistry and biology |
Volume | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |