Synthesis and biomedical applications of magnetic nanomaterials

This book aims to address cutting-edge progress in the area of synthesis and
biomedical applications of magnetic nanomaterials. It compiles a broad
spectrum from fundamental principles to technological advances, from synthesis
and modification to biomedical applications along with biocompatibility. The
main topics include principles in nanomagnetism, technologies for magnetic
nanomaterials fabrication, developments in their biomedical applications, and
the challenges in the toxicity in clinical translation. The first part
introduced the principles of nanomagnetism and specific properties in magnetic
nanomaterials. Then, some typical fabrication strategies in magnetic
nanomaterials for controlled composition, morphologies and sizes are reviewed;
and surface modification methods with better hydrophilcity and
biocompatibility are presented. Next, magnetic nanomaterials-based
applications in biomedical field are highlighted in detail, mainly including
magnetic resonance image, magnetic hyperthermia, cancer therapy, multi-mode
imaging, imaging-guided therapy and manipulate biological objects. Finally,
biocompatibility issues caused by magnetic nanomaterials are also overviewed.