Magnetic nanoparticles and their functionalization by atomic layer deposition

  • Yun Zhou
  • , David M. King
  • , Xinhua Liang
  • , Alan W. Weimer

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Abstract

Iron nanoparticles were produced in this study via the decomposition of iron oxalate particles, with sizes first reduced by a cryogenic milling process. Due to their high surface area, metal nanoparticles are unstable and spontaneously oxidized when exposed to air. In this study, in situ Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) was used to passivate and functionalize the iron particles. The decomposition of iron oxalate particles were carried out in a fluidized bed reactor at low pressure. TiO2 thin films were then coated on synthesized iron particles at 100°C with Titanium isopropoxide (TTIP) and H2 O2 , as well as with TiCl4 and H2 O2 . Mass spectrometry was used to monitor the ALD process. The film and the film-iron composite properties were investigated by several analysis methods.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials - 2008, Proceedings of the 2008 World Congress on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials, PowderMet 2008
Pages9326-9339
Number of pages14
StatePublished - 2008
Event2008 World Congress on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials, PowderMet 2008 - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: Jun 8 2008Jun 12 2008

Publication series

NameAdvances in Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials - 2008, Proceedings of the 2008 World Congress on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials, PowderMet 2008

Conference

Conference2008 World Congress on Powder Metallurgy and Particulate Materials, PowderMet 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period06/8/0806/12/08

Keywords

  • Atomic layer deposition
  • Iron oxalate decomposition
  • Magnetic nanoparticles
  • Surface passivation and functionalization

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