Carboxyl decorated Fe3O4 nanoparticles for MRI diagnosis and localized hyperthermia

- Development of carboxyl decorated Fe3O4 nanoparticles by soft-chemical approach.
- Water stable, biocompatible Fe3O4 nanoparticles with good T2 MR contrast properties.
- MR active nanoparticles with excellent heating efficacy under AC magnetic field.
- Effective heating source for heat activated killing of cancer cells.
- Availability of functionalized exteriors for conjugation of drugs/biomolecules.