Glossary
Ferrofluids and magnetic particles for biomedical applications

Contrast agent

A substance that specifically enhances the visualization of a region.

Elementary Analysis

Technique for accurately determining the atomic composition of a sample.

Thermogravimetric Analysis

Calcination technique used to determine the organic matter content of a material.

X-ray Diffraction (X-ray Diffraction )

Radiation technique used to determine the crystallographic structure and size of materials.

Dynamic Light Scattering

Radiation technique used to determine the hydrodynamic size and size distribution of particle dispersions.

Magnetization measurements

Technique for determining the magnetic properties of iron oxide nanoparticles and estimating the diameter of elementary grains.

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)

Microscopic technique used for morphological analysis and determining the...