Dynamical formation of spatially localized arrays of aligned nanowires in plastic films with magnetic anisotropy
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2010
Citazione:
Dynamical formation of spatially localized arrays of aligned nanowires in plastic films with magnetic anisotropy / D. Fragouli, R. Buonsanti, G. Bertoni, C. Sangregorio, C. Innocenti, A. Falqui, D. Gatteschi, P.D. Cozzoli, A. Athanassiou, R. Cingolani. - In: ACS NANO. - ISSN 1936-0851. - 4:4(2010 Apr), pp. 1873-1878. [10.1021/nn901597a]
Abstract:
We present a simple technique for magnetic-field-induced formation, assembling, and positioning of magnetic nanowires in a polymer film. Starting from a polymer/iron oxide nanoparticle casted solution that is allowed to dry along with the application of a weak magnetic field, nanocomposite films incorporating aligned nanocrystal-built nanowire arrays are obtained. The control of the dimensions of the nanowires and of their localization across the polymer matrix is achieved by varying the duration of the applied magnetic field, in combination with the evaporation dynamics. These multifunctional anisotropic free-standing nanocomposite films, which demonstrate high magnetic anisotropy, can be used in a wide field of technological applications, ranging from sensors to microfluidics and magnetic devices.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Colloidal nanoparticles; Directed assembly; Magnetic field; Magnetic nanocomposites; Nanowires; Polymers
Elenco autori:
D. Fragouli, R. Buonsanti, G. Bertoni, C. Sangregorio, C. Innocenti, A. Falqui, D. Gatteschi, P.D. Cozzoli, A. Athanassiou, R. Cingolani
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