Facile synthesis of thermosensitive magnetic nanoparticles as "smart" draw solutes in forward osmosis

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Oct 14;47(38):10788-90. doi: 10.1039/c1cc13944d. Epub 2011 Sep 5.

Abstract

Thermosensitive superparamagnetic nanoparticles were synthesized by a one-step thermal decomposition method and successfully recycled as a 'smart' draw solute in forward osmosis processes for water reuse without losing performance efficiency.