Table 2. Zeta Potential, Hydrodynamic Diameter (Mean Diameter), and Polydispersity Index of Fe3O4, SiO2@Fe3O4, and Ag@SiO2@Fe3O4 NPsa.
| sample | zeta potential (mV) | hydrodynamic diameter (nm) | polydispersity index (PDI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fe3O4 | –18 | 1200 | 0.215 |
| SiO2@Fe3O4 | –27 | 700 | 0.173 |
| Ag@SiO2@Fe3O4 | –34 | 400 | 0.156 |
Polydispersity index values of around 0.200 indicate the monodispersity.