Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles Embedded in a Polystyrene Matrix (IMAGE)

University of Cincinnati

Iron-Oxide Nanoparticles Embedded in a Polystyrene Matrix

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This is a view of iron-oxide nanoparticles embedded in a polystyrene matrix as seen via a transmission electron microscope. These nanoparticles, when heated, can be applied to cancer cells in order to kill those cells.

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University of Cincinnati

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