Novel Magnetic Fluids for Breast Cancer Therapy
Abstract
The focus of this research effort is to investigate the synthesis strategies of magnetic nano-materials potentially exhibiting the temperature self-regulating properties that could be attractive for cancer therapeutic purposes. Ni-Pt alloy nano-particles are of specific interest in this study. The wet chemical approach was used (an inverse micelle method). Although micron-size particles can readily be produced with the required magnetic properties, a problem was encountered with the nano-material. Our understanding is that some surface oxidation occurs during synthesis. Attempts to modify the processing technology by employing hydrazine monohydrate as a reduction agent component yielded magnetic material suitable for further physical studies. This characterization work is now underway.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA425675
Entities
People
- Konstanty Mazuruk