Table 1 Summary of magnetic nanoparticle core and coating properties
From: Iron oxide nanoparticles for neuronal cell applications: uptake study and magnetic manipulations
Particle type | Hydrodynamic diameter (nm) | Dry diameter (nm) | Charge | Coating | Functional group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Uncoated-magnetite MNPs | 100 | 10 | Cationic | No coating | – |
Starch-magnetite MNPs | 100 | 10 | Neutral | Starch | Hydroxyl groups |
Dextran-magnetite MNPs | 100 | 10 | Neutral | Dextran | Sodium sulfate |
Uncoated-maghemite MNPs | 100 | 20 | Anionic | No coating | Carboxyl and amine groups |