Iron Platinum/ Iron Oxide Core Shell Nanoparticles (Fe58Pt42/Fe3O4, 99.9%, APS: 80-100nm)
| Iron Platinum/ Iron Oxide Core-Shell Nanoparticles | |
| Product No | NRE-16061 |
| CAS No. | 13968-47-3/13815-39-9/1317-61-9 |
| Formula | Fe58Pt42/ Fe3O4 |
| APS | <100nm (can be customized) |
| Shape | Spherical |
| Purity | 99.9% |
| Core | Iron Platinum |
| Shell | Iron Oxide |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Boiling Point | NA |
Iron Platinum/ Iron Oxide Core-Shell Nanoparticles
Introduction and Applications
Introduction
Iron Platinum/Iron Oxide (FePt/Fe₃O₄) core-shell nanoparticles are a composite nanomaterial that combines the magnetic properties of iron oxide (Fe₃O₄) with the catalytic and electronic properties of iron platinum (FePt). In this core-shell structure, the Fe₃O₄ core provides strong magnetic properties, while the FePt shell imparts chemical stability, high magnetic anisotropy, and excellent catalytic activity.
Iron Oxide Core (Fe₃O₄): The core of these nanoparticles is typically made from magnetite (Fe₃O₄), which is a superparamagnetic material, meaning that it becomes magnetized in the presence of an external magnetic field but loses its magnetization when the field is removed. The magnetic properties of the Fe₃O₄ core make these nanoparticles particularly useful in biomedical applications such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and drug delivery. Additionally, iron oxide is often biocompatible, making these nanoparticles suitable for in vivo applications.
Iron Platinum Shell (FePt): The FePt shell provides several advantages. Iron platinum alloys have high magnetic anisotropy (the directional dependence of a material’s magnetic properties), which makes them stable at high temperatures and under external magnetic fields. FePt is also known for its catalytic properties, especially in hydrogenation reactions, fuel cell technology, and green chemistry. The FePt shell protects the iron oxide core from oxidation, enhancing the overall stability of the nanoparticle, and provides electronic conductivity for use in catalysis and electrocatalytic applications.
The combination of these two materials in a core-shell architecture offers a unique synergy of magnetic, catalytic, and biocompatible properties, making FePt/Fe₃O₄ core-shell nanoparticles ideal for a wide variety of applications in biomedicine, environmental monitoring, energy, and catalysis.
