Magnetic graphene-like nanoparticles or graphitic nano- or microparticles and method of production and uses thereof
AssigneeThe Research Foundation for The State University of New York
InventorsBalaji Sitharaman, Bhavna S. Paratala
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Abstract
A magnetic graphene-like nanoparticle or graphitic nano- or microparticle exhibits a high relaxivity, and is useful as a MRI contrast agent. A composition for use with MRI imaging, comprising a sufficient amount of the magnetic graphene-like nanoparticles or graphitic nano- or microparticles and one or more physiologically acceptable carriers or excipients. Methods of using the magnetic graphene-like nanoparticles or graphitic nano- or microparticles as MRI contrast agents. Methods of producing the magnetic graphene-like nanoparticle or graphitic nano- or microparticle.
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A magnetic composition comprising a magnetic metal or magnetic metal compound and a graphene nanostructure, wherein the metal or metal compound is intercalated in the graphene nanostructure, wherein said magnetic metal or magnetic compound comprises Mn, wherein the Mn is MnSO4.
A magnetic composition comprising a manganese and a graphene nanostructure, wherein the manganese is intercalated in the graphene nanostructure and wherein the manganese is MnSO4.
A magnetic composition comprising a magnetic metal or metal compound and an oxidized graphene nanostructure, wherein the metal or metal compound is intercalated in the oxidized graphene nanostructure, wherein said magnetic metal or magnetic compound comprises Mn, wherein the Mn is MnSO4.
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