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MOLECULES
卷 26, 期 6, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules26061744
关键词
iron (II; III) oxide nanoparticles; Fe3O4 nanoparticles; silver nanoparticles; poly(ethylene glycol); PEG; Massart synthesis; arabic gum; steric stabilization; sound-energy using sonication; agglomerate disintegration
资金
- subvention N+B (C4 Drabczyk Anna) (Ministry of Science and Higher Education)
- Ministry of Science and Higher Education [0489/IP3/2015/73]
This study introduces a novel method for preparing nano-sized PEGylated Fe3O4@Ag particles, involving Fe3O4 particle synthesis, nanosilver coating formation, and surface PEGylation process. Experimental results showed that arabic gum limited aggregation while sonication disintegrated aggregates.
Many investigations are currently being performed to develop the effective synthesis methodology of magnetic nanoparticles with appropriately functionalized surfaces. Here, the novelty of the presented work involves the preparation of nano-sized PEGylated Fe3O4@Ag particles, i.e., the main purpose was the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles with a functionalized surface. Firstly, Fe3O4 particles were prepared via the Massart process. Next, Ag+ reduction was conducted in the presence of Fe3O4 particles to form a nanosilver coating. The reaction was performed with arabic gum as a stabilizing agent. Sound energy-using sonication was applied to disintegrate the particles' agglomerates. Next, the PEGylation process aimed at the formation of a coating on the particles' surface using PEG (poly(ethylene glycol)) has been performed. It was proved that the arabic gum limited the agglomeration of nanoparticles, which was probably caused by the steric effect caused by the branched compounds from the stabilizer that adsorbed on the surface of nanoparticles. This effect was also enhanced by the electrostatic repulsions. The process of sonication caused the disintegration of aggregates. Formation of iron (II, III) oxide with a cubic structure was proved by diffraction peaks. Formation of a nanosilver coating on the Fe3O4 nanoparticles was confirmed by diffraction peaks with 2 theta values 38.15 degrees and 44.35 degrees. PEG coating on the particles' surface was proven via FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) analysis. Obtained PEG-nanosilver-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles may find applications as carriers for targeted drug delivery using an external magnetic field.
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