title: From bulk materials to nanoparticles using a one-step electrochemical method.
abstract: This paper describes an electrochemical method which permits us to transform solid metals (cobalt, iron or nickel) into nanoparticles. An electrolysis cell is made, the anode being a metal bar and the cathode a mercury layer. Magnetic nanoparticles are obtained in one step by electroreduction of mercury. Electrolysis is performed in an aqueous medium at pH above 6 in order to avoid the reduction of protons. The magnetic nanoparticles obtained are kept in mercury and can be recovered in an organic solvent.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Neveu
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Massart
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Rocher
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cabuil