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Synthesis and Applications in Magnetic Nanostructures

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 502

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College of Mathematics and Physics, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
Interests: magnetic materials; microwave absorption; nanomaterials; magnetic ferrites; rare-earth transition metal alloys

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Department of Physics and Electronics, School of Mathematics and Physics, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China
Interests: preparation and catalytic properties of low-dimensional magnetic nanomaterials; micro- and nanoprocessing characterization technology
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Dear Colleagues,

Magnetic nanomaterials, a key area in the field of nanomaterials, possess unique magnetic properties and nanoscale size effects, demonstrating broad application prospects in numerous areas. In recent years, significant progress has been made, with ongoing research leading to the innovation of synthetic methods, optimization of performance, and expansion of applications of these materials. Advancements in materials science and technology could drive the development of more eco-friendly, efficient, and controllable synthesis techniques. For example, 3D printing could enable the precise fabrication of magnetic nanostructures with specific architectures, while AI algorithms could be employed to enhance preparation parameters. In the future, research will prioritize the multi-functional integration of magnetic nanomaterials, equipping them with complementary magnetic, optical, electrical, and thermal properties. This Special Issue explores magnetic nanomaterials, examining their synthesis methods, properties and wide-ranging applications. Additionally, it highlights the significant advancements in this domain and delves into prevailing challenges and emerging future prospects. Future advances in their synthesis, property mechanisms, and interdisciplinary applications will enable magnetic nanomaterials to deliver enhanced solutions for energy, healthcare, and environmental challenges, realizing greater scientific and practical impacts.

Dr. Ningning Song
Dr. Jialong Liu
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Keywords

  • magnetic nanoparticles
  • ferrite nanoparticles
  • magnetic alloy
  • nanobiotechnology
  • intelligent nanomaterials

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Self-Driven Flow Characteristic of Magnetic Nanofluids Under the Magnetic Field
by Jiale Mi, Qiang Yang, Yijun Fu, Binfei Zhan, Zhichao Wang and Meibo Xing
Materials 2026, 19(5), 832; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma19050832 - 24 Feb 2026
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Against the backdrop of the ever-expanding practical applications of magnetic nanofluids, the self-driven flow and heat transfer characteristics of water-based Fe3O4 magnetic nanofluids were experimentally investigated under a uniform magnetic field in the closed-loop pipeline system in this work. Specifically, [...] Read more.
Against the backdrop of the ever-expanding practical applications of magnetic nanofluids, the self-driven flow and heat transfer characteristics of water-based Fe3O4 magnetic nanofluids were experimentally investigated under a uniform magnetic field in the closed-loop pipeline system in this work. Specifically, Fe3O4 nanoparticles were synthesized using the co-precipitation method, and stable magnetic nanofluids with concentrations ranging from 0.025 wt% to 0.150 wt% were prepared using sodium citrate as a dispersant. In the presence of a magnetic field, a closed-loop system that integrates heating and cooling branches was established. Furthermore, the effects of magnetic field strength, temperature difference between the heating and cooling sections, magnetic nanofluid concentration, and pipeline length on the self-circulation flow velocity were discussed, leading to insights into the heat transfer characteristics of the magnetic nanofluid. The results showed that the circulation flow velocity increases with the increase in magnetic field strength, magnetic nanofluid concentration, and temperature difference, while it decreases with the increase in pipeline length. Correspondingly, the heat transfer coefficient between the pipeline wall and the fluid increased significantly with the increase in circulation flow velocity. The priority of factors on the thermomagnetic effect is ranked as magnetic field strength > pipeline length > temperature difference > magnetic nanofluid concentration. Full article
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