Table 1 Reaction parameters used in synthesis of monodisperse iron oxide NPs
Run | Precursora(mmol) | Surfactantb(mmol) | Solventc(mL) | Temperature (°C) | Time (min) | NP diameter (nm) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 300 | 60 | 4.5 ± 0.4 |
2 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 290 | 120 | 8.1 ± 0.5 |
3 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 320 | 120 | 10.1 ± 1.0 |
4 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 320 | 150 | 13.1 ± 0.8 |
5 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 360 | 60 | 15.3 ± 0.9 |
6 | 6 | 18 | 18 | 340 | 120 | 20.4 ± 1.1 |