Ultra-small superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles as MRI contrast enhancing agents

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Abstract

Ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (USPION) as magnetic resonance imaging were synthesized through a sonochemical co-precipitation method with poly (ethyleneimine) (PEI). The size of the USPION was controlled by poly (ethyleneimine) (PEI) contents, ultrasonic exposure time, and Na 4OH concentration. The characteristics of PEI-USPION were studied by X-ray diffractometry, magnetic property measurement system, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and particle size analysis. The PEI-USPION had an average size of 5∼10nm with a narrow size distribution, a perfect magnetite crystal structure, and high saturation magnetization.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMulti-functional Materials and Structures - International Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Pages1076-1079
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)0878493786, 9780878493784
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
EventMulti-functional Materials and Structures - International Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures - Hong Kong, P.R., China
Duration: 28 Jul 200831 Jul 2008

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume47-50 PART 2
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

ConferenceMulti-functional Materials and Structures - International Conference on Multifunctional Materials and Structures
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHong Kong, P.R.
Period28/07/0831/07/08

Keywords

  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Poly(ethyleneimine)
  • Ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles

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