Technology update
Oct 8, 2008
SmCo nanoblades make good magnets
A new way to make highly ferromagnetic samarium cobalt nanoparticles using a simple one-step process has been developed by researchers in the US. The cost-effective, environmentally friendly technique allows the particle shape, size and magnetic properties to be controlled for the first time. It could easily be scaled up to produce large volumes of permanent magnets for use in applications like high-performance motors, magnetic recording media and in biotechnology.
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