Forney C.
Iowa State University, US
Keywords: ferromagnetic nanoparticles, MRI contrast agent
The Gd5(SixGe1-x)4 system has been widely studied in the bulk form, but synthesis of nanoparticles of the material have never been reported. Iowa State University researchers have developed a process to fabricate ferromagnetic submicrometer Gd5Si4 nanoparticles using the scalable and cost-effective technique of high-energy ball milling. These nanoparticles have potential for application in a number of areas, including as a ferromagnetic MRI contrast agent, hyperthermic cancer treatment, and MRI thermometry.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 3, Biotech, Biomaterials and Biomedical: TechConnect Briefs 2016
Published: May 22, 2016
Pages: 82 - 84
Industry sectors: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing | Medical & Biotech
Topics: Biomaterials, Materials for Drug & Gene Delivery
ISBN: 978-0-9975-1172-7