Controlled manipulation of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles in an oscillating magnetic field for fast ablation of microchannel occlusion

Nanoscale. 2015 Mar 7;7(9):3947-53. doi: 10.1039/c4nr06143h.

Abstract

Fe3O4 nanoparticles were controlled by an oscillating magnetic field to enable fast and non-contact ablation of microchannel occlusion. Scalable behaviour of their translational and rotational velocities was experimentally verified. Rotational flows created by such motions are fundamental for ablation as demonstrated by the removal of thrombi in occluded microchannels.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Blood Coagulation / physiology
  • Ferrosoferric Oxide / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Magnetite Nanoparticles / therapeutic use
  • Thrombosis / blood
  • Thrombosis / therapy

Substances

  • Magnetite Nanoparticles
  • Ferrosoferric Oxide