Figure 1.
Synthesis and characterization of MNPs. (a) Schematic illustration of the preparation process of MNPs. (b,c) Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images of Fe3O4 and MNPs, respectively. (d) N2 adsorption–desorption isotherms and mesopore size distribution (the inset) of MNPs. (e) Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image and particle diameter distribution (the inset) of MNPs. (f) The X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns and (g) the Fourier transform infrared spectra (FTIR) images of Fe3O4 and MNPs. (h) Saturation magnetization curve of MNPs at room temperature. (i) T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images of different samples. Samples 1 to 5 represent water, silica of 75 and 150 μg/mL, and MNPs of 75 and 150 μg/mL, respectively.
