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Template-free synthesis and self-assembly of aligned nickel nanochains under magnetic fields.

Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology · 2011 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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Nickel nanochains (20–110 nm diameter) were synthesized via a template-free solution method, and their size and morphology were controllable by reaction temperature and applied magnetic fields. Alignment was attributed to magnetic dipole interactions in a mag…

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PublicationJournal of nanoscience and nanotechnology · 2011
Study typeengineering
Reported directionUnclear
Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

Well-aligned and uniform Nickel nanochains with diameters ranging from 20 to 110 nm have been synthesized using a simple template-free solution-phase method using environment friendly reagents under diverse temperature and magnetic field. Our results indicate that the size and morphology of as-prepared nanochains can be controlled by adjusting the reaction temperature and the applied magnetic fields, respectively. The formation of the aligned chains can be explained by the interactions of magnetic dipoles in the presence of magnetic field. Systematical magnetic measurements demonstrate that the saturation magnetization of the synthesized samples depends crucially on the particle size. Furthermore, the magnetic anisotropy of the well-aligned nickel nanochains is dominated by the shape anisotropy.

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Study typeengineering
Effect directionunclear
PopulationNot supplied
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

Nickel nanochains (20–110 nm diameter) were synthesized via a template-free solution method, and their size and morphology were controllable by reaction temperature and applied magnetic fields. Alignment was attributed to magnetic dipole interactions in a magnetic field; saturation magnetization depended on particle size and anisotropy was dominated by shape anisotropy.

Outcomes measured

  • Nickel nanochain size and morphology control
  • Nanochain alignment/self-assembly under magnetic field
  • Saturation magnetization dependence on particle size
  • Magnetic anisotropy (shape anisotropy)

Limitations

  • No biological/health outcomes assessed
  • Magnetic field parameters (e.g., strength, type, frequency) not specified in the abstract
  • Sample size and experimental replication not reported in the abstract
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DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2011.3986
PubMed: 22409070

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