Table 1.
Magnetic nanoparticle synthesis methods.
| Method† | Temperature | Simplicity | Size distribution | Yield | Coatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-precipitation | Room temperature | Simple, minutes | Narrow | High, scalable | Dextran, chitosan, other polymers |
| Hydrothermal synthesis | High | Simple, high pressure, days | Very narrow | Medium, automated | Silicon, titanium, polyethylene glycol |
| Microemulsion | Room temperature | Complicated, hours | Narrow | Low | Lipids, polymers |
| Thermal decomposition | High | Complicated, inert conditions, hours–days | Very narrow | High, scalable | Chitosan, other polymers, proteins, surfactants |