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Development of functionalized carbon nanotube reinforced hydroxyapatite magnetic nanocomposites

  • J. D. Afroze
  • , M. J. Abden
  • , M. S. Alam
  • , N. M. Bahadur
  • , M. A. Gafur
  • Noakhali Science and Technology University
  • Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
  • International Islamic University Chittagong

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Abstract

An innovative and effective approach is introduced to functionalize multi-walled carbon nanotubes (f-MWCNTs) by in-situ chemical precipitation of hydroxyapatite (HA) to improve their magnetic properties. The HA/f-MWCNTs nanocomposites are obtained by pressureless sintering in vacuum atmosphere. The carboxyl functional group (-COOH) is introduced by an acid treatment on the MWCNT surface. Magnetic hysteresis measurement reveals that HA/f-MWCNTs nanocomposites exhibit excellent hard ferromagnetic properties with saturation magnetization (MS) of 0.233 emu/g and coercivity (HC) of 2985.53 Oe at room temperature. The maximum magnetic hysteresis loss of 0.44 kJ/m3 induces an expected heat generation and it is expected that this nanocomposite has potential to be used as a biomaterial for hyperthermia treatment of bone cancer and other biomedical applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)24-27
Number of pages4
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume169
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Apr 2016
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Carbon nanotubes
  • Hydroxyapatite
  • In-situ fabrication
  • Magnetic properties
  • Nanocomposites

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