Iron oxide nanoparticles and their photoelectrochemical and medical applications. A short review.
Pages 121-135
Marius Chirita, Ioan Grozescu
Abstract. In this article a short overview on iron oxide nanoparticles new developments is provided. Many novel approaches are described in the use of photoelectrochemistry such as solar energy conversion, water splitting, photocatalysts for the removal of organic and inorganic species from aqueous or gas phase. The nanocrystalline semiconductor thin films and core shell structures are shortly described and SPIO-Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide Core nanoparticles are also presented. Modern applications are to be discussed in cell separation, immunoassay, as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging, drug and gene delivery, radionuclide therapy and hyperthermia applications.