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Influence of the pH Synthesis of Fe3O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles on Their Applicability for Magnetic Hyperthermia

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Resumo:Nanotechnology, specifically magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), is revolutionizing cancer treatment. Magnetic hyperthermia is a treatment that, using MNPs, can selectively kill cancer cells without causing damage to the surrounding tissues. Background/Objectives: This work aimed to analyze how the synthesis conditions, namely, how the pH of the reaction can influence the magnetic properties of Fe3O4 nanoparticles for magnetic hyperthermia, using the hydrothermal synthesis. Methods: For the hydrothermal synthesis, FeCl3·6H2O and FeCl2·4H2O were mixed with different quantities of NaOH to adjust the pH. After obtaining a black precipitate, the samples were placed in an autoclave at 200 °C for 60 h, followed by a washing and drying phase. The obtained MNPs were analyzed using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Transmission Electron Microscopy, a Superconducting Quantum Interference Device, Specific Absorption Rate analysis, and cytotoxicity assays. Results: Different MNPs were analyzed (9.06 < pH < 12.75). The XRD results showed the presence of various iron oxide phases (magnetite, maghemite, and hematite), resulting from the oxidization of the iron phases present in the autoclave. In terms of the average particle size, it was verified that, by increasing the pH value, the size decreases (from 53.53 nm to 9.49 nm). Additionally, MNPs possess a superparamagnetic behaviour with high SAR values (above 69.3 W/g). Conclusions: It was found that the pH of the reaction can influence the size, morphology, magnetization, and thermal efficiency of the MNP. The MNP with the highest composition of Fe3O4 was synthesized with a pH of 12.75, with a cubic morphology and a SAR value of 92.7 ± 3.2 W/g.
Autores principais:Costa, Bárbara
Outros Autores:Pereira, Eurico; Ferreira-Filho, Vital C.; Pires, Ana Salomé; Pereira, Laura C.J.; Soares, Paula I.P.; Botelho, Maria Filomena; Mendes, Fernando; Graça, Manuel P.F.; Teixeira, Sílvia Soreto
Assunto:hydrothermal synthesis magnetic hyperthermia magnetite NaOH SAR Pharmaceutical Science SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
Ano:2025
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Repositório Institucional da UNL

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