| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1803204 | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the properties of coated superparamagnetic nanoparticles (SPNs) specifically for their use in thermal-responsive drug delivery systems. Coated, magnetite SPNs were prepared and dispersed in cyclohexane or cetyl alcohol, a solid lipid at the physiological temperatures of 37 °C. The induced temperature change as a function of SPN concentration and external magnetic field and frequency was consistent with theoretical predictions. SPNs dispersed in a solid lipid matrix underwent heating and the associated melting occurred at a temperature suitable for a thermal-responsive drug delivery system.
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Authors
Pengyun Zeng, Timothy L. Kline, Jian-ping Wang, Timothy Scott Wiedmann,