Molarity Effects of Fe and NaOH on Synthesis and Characterisation of Magnetite (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Magnetic Hyperthermia Therapy

In this study, the effect of molarity on the structural, magnetic, and heat dissipation properties of magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) was investigated to optimise the parameters for potential application in magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT). MHT works based on the principle of local temperature ris...

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Main Authors: Lokesh Srinath Ganapathe, Jamal Kazmi, Mohd Ambri Mohamed, Dilla Duryha Berhanuddin
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Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2312-7481/8/11/161
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author Lokesh Srinath Ganapathe
Jamal Kazmi
Mohd Ambri Mohamed
Dilla Duryha Berhanuddin
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Jamal Kazmi
Mohd Ambri Mohamed
Dilla Duryha Berhanuddin
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description In this study, the effect of molarity on the structural, magnetic, and heat dissipation properties of magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) was investigated to optimise the parameters for potential application in magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT). MHT works based on the principle of local temperature rise at the tumour site by magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MIONPs) with the application of an alternating magnetic field. MHT is a safe method for cancer treatment and has minimal or no side effects. Magnetite (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) is the best material among MIONPs to be applied in local MHT due to its biocompatibility and high saturation magnetisation value. MNPs were prepared by co-precipitation at varying molarity. Structural characterisation was performed via X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) for crystalline structure analysis and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) for morphology and particle size analysis. Measurement of the magnetic properties of the as-synthesised MNPs was carried out using a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). Power loss (P) was determined theoretically. The increase in molarity resulted in significant effects on the structural, magnetic, and heat dissipation properties of MNPs. The particle size and saturation magnetisation (<i>M<sub>s</sub></i>) decreased with the gradual addition of base but increased, together with crystallinity, with the gradual addition of iron source. M3 recorded the smallest crystalline size at 3.559 nm. The sample with the highest molarity (M4) displayed the highest heat generation capacity with a <i>p</i> value of up to 0.4056 W/g. High <i>p</i> values at the nano-scale are crucial, especially in local MHT, for effective heat generation, thus proving the importance of molarity as a vital parameter during MNP synthesis.
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spelling doaj.art-5249bc6869274a5fa8a4cb191e34d75c2023-11-24T08:59:51ZengMDPI AGMagnetochemistry2312-74812022-11-0181116110.3390/magnetochemistry8110161Molarity Effects of Fe and NaOH on Synthesis and Characterisation of Magnetite (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Magnetic Hyperthermia TherapyLokesh Srinath Ganapathe0Jamal Kazmi1Mohd Ambri Mohamed2Dilla Duryha Berhanuddin3Institut Kejuruteraan Mikro dan Nanoelektronik (IMEN), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaInstitut Kejuruteraan Mikro dan Nanoelektronik (IMEN), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaInstitut Kejuruteraan Mikro dan Nanoelektronik (IMEN), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaInstitut Kejuruteraan Mikro dan Nanoelektronik (IMEN), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi 43600, Selangor, MalaysiaIn this study, the effect of molarity on the structural, magnetic, and heat dissipation properties of magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) was investigated to optimise the parameters for potential application in magnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT). MHT works based on the principle of local temperature rise at the tumour site by magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MIONPs) with the application of an alternating magnetic field. MHT is a safe method for cancer treatment and has minimal or no side effects. Magnetite (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) is the best material among MIONPs to be applied in local MHT due to its biocompatibility and high saturation magnetisation value. MNPs were prepared by co-precipitation at varying molarity. Structural characterisation was performed via X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) for crystalline structure analysis and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) for morphology and particle size analysis. Measurement of the magnetic properties of the as-synthesised MNPs was carried out using a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). Power loss (P) was determined theoretically. The increase in molarity resulted in significant effects on the structural, magnetic, and heat dissipation properties of MNPs. The particle size and saturation magnetisation (<i>M<sub>s</sub></i>) decreased with the gradual addition of base but increased, together with crystallinity, with the gradual addition of iron source. M3 recorded the smallest crystalline size at 3.559 nm. The sample with the highest molarity (M4) displayed the highest heat generation capacity with a <i>p</i> value of up to 0.4056 W/g. High <i>p</i> values at the nano-scale are crucial, especially in local MHT, for effective heat generation, thus proving the importance of molarity as a vital parameter during MNP synthesis.https://www.mdpi.com/2312-7481/8/11/161Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>magnetitemagnetic hyperthermia therapymolaritynanoparticles
spellingShingle Lokesh Srinath Ganapathe
Jamal Kazmi
Mohd Ambri Mohamed
Dilla Duryha Berhanuddin
Molarity Effects of Fe and NaOH on Synthesis and Characterisation of Magnetite (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Magnetic Hyperthermia Therapy
Magnetochemistry
Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>
magnetite
magnetic hyperthermia therapy
molarity
nanoparticles
title Molarity Effects of Fe and NaOH on Synthesis and Characterisation of Magnetite (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Magnetic Hyperthermia Therapy
title_full Molarity Effects of Fe and NaOH on Synthesis and Characterisation of Magnetite (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Magnetic Hyperthermia Therapy
title_fullStr Molarity Effects of Fe and NaOH on Synthesis and Characterisation of Magnetite (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Magnetic Hyperthermia Therapy
title_full_unstemmed Molarity Effects of Fe and NaOH on Synthesis and Characterisation of Magnetite (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Magnetic Hyperthermia Therapy
title_short Molarity Effects of Fe and NaOH on Synthesis and Characterisation of Magnetite (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>) Nanoparticles for Potential Application in Magnetic Hyperthermia Therapy
title_sort molarity effects of fe and naoh on synthesis and characterisation of magnetite fe sub 3 sub o sub 4 sub nanoparticles for potential application in magnetic hyperthermia therapy
topic Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>
magnetite
magnetic hyperthermia therapy
molarity
nanoparticles
url https://www.mdpi.com/2312-7481/8/11/161
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