Strontium Iron Oxide (SrFe12O19) Nanopowder / Nanoparticles (SrFe12O19, 99.5%, 60 nm)

Strontium Iron Oxide (SrFe12O19) Nanopowder / Nanoparticles

Strontium Iron Oxide  nanopowder / nanoparticles (SrFe₂O₄) are a class of nanoparticles that combine the properties of strontium and iron oxide into a highly versatile and functional material. These nanoparticles have garnered significant attention due to their magnetic, optical, and electrical properties, making them suitable for a variety of industrial, technological, and biomedical applications.

Applications

Biomedical Applications:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Due to their magnetic properties, SrFe₂O₄ nanoparticles are used as contrast agents in MRI. They help improve the resolution and contrast in imaging, allowing for better visualization of soft tissues and tumors.

Magnetic Targeted Drug Delivery: SrFe₂O₄ nanoparticles can be functionalized with specific targeting ligands to facilitate the targeted delivery of drugs to specific sites in the body, such as tumors or inflammatory tissues. The nanoparticles are guided to the target area using an external magnetic field, which increases the efficacy of treatments while reducing side effects.

Hyperthermia for Cancer Treatment: Magnetic nanoparticles like SrFe₂O₄ can be used in magnetic hyperthermia, a technique where nanoparticles are heated by an external magnetic field to generate local heat that selectively destroys cancer cells without harming surrounding healthy tissue.

Environmental Applications:

Magnetic Separation and Water Treatment: SrFe₂O₄ nanoparticles are used in magnetic separation to remove contaminants, such as heavy metals, oils, and organic pollutants from water. Due to their magnetic properties, these nanoparticles can be easily separated from liquids using a magnetic field, making them useful in water purification processes.

Pollutant Degradation: SrFe₂O₄ nanoparticles have potential applications in photocatalysis to break down environmental pollutants. When exposed to light, they can generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) that help degrade toxic chemicals in air or water.

Data Storage and Magnetic Recording:

Magnetic Data Storage: SrFe₂O₄ nanoparticles can be used in the production of high-density magnetic storage devices, such as hard drives, magnetic tapes, and optical data storage media. Their superparamagnetic properties enable them to store more data in a smaller space compared to traditional magnetic materials.

Magnetic Recording Media: These nanoparticles can also be utilized in magnetic recording media for audio, video, and computer data storage, offering potential improvements in data density and recording capacity.