Fe3O4@organic@Au: core-shell nanocomposites with high saturation magnetisation as magnetoplasmonic MRI contrast agents

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Feb 21;47(7):2149-51. doi: 10.1039/c0cc03746j. Epub 2010 Dec 17.

Abstract

The synthesis and characterization of core-shell Fe(3)O(4)@organic@Au nanoparticles displaying plasmonic behavior, high magnetism, and high relaxivity is presented. The incorporation of a thin organic layer between the two metals is crucial in maintaining the saturation magnetisation of the superparamagnetic core.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media / chemical synthesis
  • Contrast Media / chemistry*
  • Ferric Compounds / chemical synthesis
  • Ferric Compounds / chemistry*
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging* / methods
  • Nanocomposites / chemistry*
  • Nanocomposites / ultrastructure

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Ferric Compounds
  • ferric oxide
  • Gold