Synthesis and characterization of Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles and their heating effects under radiofrequency capacitive field

Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles with diameters varying from 10 to 426 nm were synthesized and characterized. Heating effects of Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles under radiofrequency capacitive field (RCF) with frequency of 27.12 MHz and power of 60–150 W were investigated. When the power of RCF is lower than 90 W, temperatures of Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles (75–150 mg/mL) can be raised and maximal temperatures are all lower than 50 °C. When the power of RCF is 90–150 W, temperatures of Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles can be quickly raised and are all obviously higher than those of normal saline and distilled water under the same conditions. Temperature of Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles can even reach 70.2 °C under 150 W RCF. Heating effects of Fe₃O₄ magnetic nanoparticles are related to RCF power, particle size and particle concentration.