Ultrafast Green Synthesis of Superparamagnetic Hybrid Nanoparticle for Advanced Applications

Abstract

The integration of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) into functional hybrid nanostructures remains a challenge, particularly in preserving their magnetic properties within composite frameworks. Herein, we present a rapid and environmentally friendly synthesis strategy for SPION-decorated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) nanoparticles. The process involves UV-induced polymerization to form POSS nanoparticles, followed by in situ SPION precipitation, with comprehensive characterization performed via SEM, FTIR, XRD, and VSM analyses. This approach enables the fabrication of hybrid nanoparticles (similar to 160 nm) within 5 min and subsequent SPION decoration in under an hour, ensuring (10 emu/g) superparamagnetic behavior. The developed method is highly scalable, efficient, and compatible with green chemistry principles, making it a promising platform for engineering advanced hybrid nanostructures. These nanoparticles hold significant potential for applications in biomedicine, catalysis, and next-generation material science.