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Synthesis and assembly of magnetic nanoparticles for information and energy storage applications

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This mini-review summarizes the recent advances in chemical synthesis and assembly of monodisperse magnetic nanoparticles for magnetic applications. After a brief introduction to nanomagnetism, the review focuses on recent developments in solution phase syntheses and assemblies of monodisperse Fe, CoFe, FePt and SmCo5 nanoparticles. The review further outlines the structural and magnetic properties of these nanoparticles for magnetic information and energy storage applications.

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Zhang, Hw., Liu, Y. & Sun, Sh. Synthesis and assembly of magnetic nanoparticles for information and energy storage applications. Front. Phys. China 5, 347–356 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11467-010-0104-9

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