Synthesis and characterization of stable iron-iron oxide core-shell nanoclusters for environmental applications

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2006 Feb;6(2):568-72. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2006.925.

Abstract

Iron-iron oxide core-shell nanoclusters are of great interest due to their potential applications as a remedy for environmental contamination. We report the room-temperature synthesis of core-shell iron-iron oxide nanoclusters using our novel cluster deposition system. Various types of measurements such as Transmission Electron Microscopy, X-ray Diffraction, X-ray Photon Spectroscopy, and Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy are conducted in characterizing nanoclusters. Stable, monodispersive iron-iron oxide core-shell nanocrystals are identified.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Ferric Compounds / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanotechnology*
  • X-Ray Diffraction

Substances

  • Ferric Compounds
  • ferric oxide