Magnetic Nanomaterials
Magnetism has long guided explorers and enabled civilizations to navigate uncharted worlds but its future lies in the nanoscale. As early as the 2nd century BCE, ancient Chinese scholars created the “south-pointing spoon”, a magnetic compass carved from magnetite-rich hematite. While it appeared solid, its magnetic behavior was often driven by fine grained nanoscale magnetic domains—a phenomenon now harnessed in advanced magnetic nanoparticle-based sensors and biomedical tools.
From primitive compasses to precision-targeted therapies, magnetic materials have reshaped how we interact with the physical world. Today, magnetic nanomaterials offer unparalleled tunability, enabling superparamagnetism, remote activation, and multi-functional integration in fields like biomedicine, data storage, environmental remediation, and smart catalysis.
At Higgsmond, we can offer a diverse portfolio of magnetic nanomaterials engineered to meet the stringent needs of R&D labs, medical researchers, and commercial manufacturers. As an India-based nanomaterials trading company with global reach, we deliver application-ready, high-performance magnetic nanostructures across industries.
What Makes Magnetic Nanomaterials Unique?
- Superparamagnetism at Room Temperature – Enables responsive behavior without residual magnetism
- Remote Field Activation – Facilitates drug delivery, magnetic hyperthermia, and nano-actuation
- High Surface Area-to-Volume Ratio – Ideal for catalysis, pollutant removal, and sensing efficiency
- Multifunctionality – Combines magnetic, optical, and therapeutic effects in a single nanosystem
- Recoverable & Recyclable – Easily separated magnetically, enhancing circular material use
Magnetic Nanomaterial Product Range
- Iron Oxide Nanoparticles (Fe₃O₄, γ-Fe₂O₃) - MRI contrast agents, magnetic separation, hyperthermia therapy
- Cobalt Nanoparticles (CoNPs) - High coercivity materials for data storage and permanent magnets
- Nickel Nanoparticles (NiNPs) - Magnetic inks, catalytic processes, alloy strengthening
- Core–Shell Magnetic Nanoparticles (e.g., Fe₃O₄@SiO₂) - Biocompatible systems for drug delivery and diagnostics
- Spinel Ferrite Nanoparticles (MnFe₂O₄, CoFe₂O₄, ZnFe₂O₄) - Magnetic fluids, battery materials, and photocatalysts
- Magnetic Carbon Nanocomposites - Water purification, magnetically recoverable adsorbents
- Bimagnetic & Doped Nanoparticles (e.g., FePt, FeCo) - Nanomedicine and high-density magnetic storage
- Surface Functionalized MNPs - PEGylated, carboxyl, amine, or antibody-coated for targeted biomedical applications
Specifications
- Particle Size Range: 5–100 nm (custom sizes available)
- Purity: ≥99.5%, with low aggregation and narrow size distribution
- Surface Functionalization: Citrate, PEG, PVP, Silane, Antibody, or Custom Ligands
- Dispersion Media: Water, PBS, Ethanol, DMSO, or Client-Specified Solvents
- Magnetic Properties: Tuned for superparamagnetic or ferromagnetic performance
- Available Formats: Dry powder, colloidal dispersion, polymer-coated, or core–shell structures