Bio and nanomaterials based on Fe3O4

Molecules. 2014 Dec 22;19(12):21506-28. doi: 10.3390/molecules191221506.

Abstract

During the past few years, nanoparticles have been used for various applications including, but not limited to, protein immobilization, bioseparation, environmental treatment, biomedical and bioengineering usage, and food analysis. Among all types of nanoparticles, superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, especially Fe3O4, have attracted a great deal of attention due to their unique magnetic properties and the ability of being easily chemical modified for improved biocompatibility, dispersibility. This review covers recent advances in the fabrication of functional materials based on Fe3O4 nanoparticles together with their possibilities and limitations for application in different fields.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Biosensing Techniques
  • Chromatography, Affinity
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Environmental Restoration and Remediation
  • Humans
  • Immobilized Proteins / chemistry
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Proteins / chemistry
  • Proteins / isolation & purification
  • Surface Properties
  • Tissue Engineering

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Immobilized Proteins
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles
  • Proteins