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Multifunctional shape and size specific magneto-polymer composite particles.

ABSTRACT: Interest in uniform multifunctional magnetic particles is driven by potential applications in biomedical and materials science. Here we demonstrate the fabrication of highly tailored nanoscale and microscale magneto-polymer composite particles using a template based approach. Regiospecific surface functionalization of the particles was performed by chemical grafting and evaporative Pt deposition. Manipulation of the particles by an applied magnetic field was demonstrated in water and hydrogen peroxide.

SUBMITTER: Nunes J

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3357060 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Multifunctional shape and size specific magneto-polymer composite particles.

Nunes Janine J Herlihy Kevin P KP Mair Lamar L Superfine Richard R DeSimone Joseph M JM

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Interest in uniform multifunctional magnetic particles is driven by potential applications in biomedical and materials science. Here we demonstrate the fabrication of highly tailored nanoscale and microscale magneto-polymer composite particles using a template based approach. Regiospecific surface functionalization of the particles was performed by chemical grafting and evaporative Pt deposition. Manipulation of the particles by an applied magnetic field was demonstrated in water and hydrogen pe ...[more]

PMID: 20334397

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