Abstract
Recent breakthroughs in nanomaterial synthesis have led to continuous development of an expanding library of novel, complex, and shapecontrolled structures with unique properties. Such anisotropic Janus particles (JPs) are colloids that provide asymmetry and can impart different chemical and physical properties and directionality within a single particle. The fabrication of such asymmetric particles has attracted tremendous interest amongst research scientists and this interest arises from their fascinating properties and the exciting range of potential application opportunities. JPs are typically divided into three categories, namely, polymeric, inorganic, and polymeric-inorganic. Each of this kind of JPs can be of a range of shapes such as spherical, snowman-shaped, rod-shaped, or cylindrical. Herein, this chapter focuses mainly on JPs with a magnetic component, with emphasis on the fabrication methods and also the unique properties and applications of magnetic JPs in recent years.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Soft, Hard, and Hybrid Janus Structures |
| Subtitle of host publication | Synthesis, Self-assembly, and Applications |
| Editors | Zhiqun Lin, Bo Li |
| Place of Publication | London UK |
| Publisher | World Scientific Publishing |
| Chapter | 4 |
| Pages | 123-178 |
| Number of pages | 56 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781786343130 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781786343123 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biomedical applications
- Iron oxide
- Janus particles
- Magnetic field
- Nanoswimmers
- Pickering surfactants