One-step method for preparation of magnetic nanoparticles coated with chitosan

Karla M. Gregorio-Jauregui, Ma Guadalupe Pineda, Jorge E. Rivera-Salinas, Gil Hurtado, Hened Saade, José L. Martinez, Anna Ilyina, Raúl G. López

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Abstract

Preparation of magnetic nanoparticles coated with chitosan in one step by the coprecipitation method in the presence of different chitosan concentrations is reported here. Obtaining of magnetic superparamagnetic nanoparticles was confirmed by X-ray diffraction and magnetic measurements. Scanning transmission electron microscopy allowed to identify spheroidal nanoparticles with around 10-11nm in average diameter. Characterization of the products by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy demonstrated that composite chitosan-magnetic nanoparticles were obtained. Chitosan content in obtained nanocomposites was estimated by thermogravimetric analysis. The nanocomposites were tested in Pb 2+ removal from a PbCl 2 aqueous solution, showing a removal efficacy up to 53.6. This work provides a simple method for chitosan-coated nanoparticles obtaining, which could be useful for heavy metal ions removal from water.

Original languageEnglish
Article number813958
JournalJournal of Nanomaterials
Volume2012
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes

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