Comparison effects and electron spin resonance studies of alpha-Fe2O4 spinel type ferrite nanoparticles

alpha-Fe2O4 spinel type ferrite nanoparticles have been synthesized by cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) assisted hydrothermal route by using NaOH solution. Electron spin resonance (ESR/EPR) measurements of alpha-Fe2O4 nanoparticles have been performed by a conventional x-band spectrometer at room temperature. The comparison effect of nanoparticles prepared by using CTAB and EDTA in different alpha-doping on the structural and morphological properties have been investigated in detail. The effect of EDTA-assisted synthesis for alpha-Fe2O4 nanoparticles are refined, and thus the spectroscopic g-factor are detected by using ESR signals. These samples can be considered as great benefits for magnetic recording media, electromagnetic and drug delivery applications. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.