Novel Methods for the Synthesis of Magnetic Nanoparticles

Abstract This chapter presents methods for the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles with a special emphasis on new and emerging methods. The scope covers, chemical, biological and physical methods that are able to produce nanoparticles with a narrow size distribution including elements, oxides and bimetallic particles. The methods described can prepare nanoparticle assemblies either as hydrosols or embedded in solid matrices. Thus materials cover the entire scope of this volume, which includes high-performance solid magnetic materials for engineering applications and nanoparticle liquid suspensions for medical and environmental applications.