Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
600881 Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 2012 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

The intracellular biosynthesis of superparamagnetic (blocking temperature 5.6 K) 2-lines ferrihydrite (Fh2L) nanoparticles was observed within living Euglena gracilis microalgae.

Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► In this study we use Euglena gracilis euglenoid microalgae to synthesize ferrihydrite nanoparticles. ► These nanoparticles were obtained intracelullary. ► These hybrid materials present a superparamagnetic behavior with blocking temperature equal to 5.6 K.

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