title: Chemical design of biocompatible iron oxide nanoparticles for medical applications.
abstract: Iron oxide nanoparticles are one of the most versatile and safe nanomaterials used in medicine. Recent progress in nanochemistry enables fine control of the size, crystallinity, uniformity, and surface properties of iron oxide nanoparticles. In this review, the synthesis of chemically designed biocompatible iron oxide nanoparticles with improved quality and reduced toxicity is discussed for use in diverse biomedical applications.
authors.affiliation: Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS) and School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-742, Korea.
authors.forename: Daishun
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ling
authors.forename: Taeghwan
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hyeon
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D005290:Ferric Compounds / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000633:toxicity; D006801:Humans; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000633:toxicity; D051379:Mice; D018625:Microscopy, Atomic Force; D046529:Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D005290:Ferric Compounds; C000499:ferric oxide