Nanoscale chemistry: synthesis of Prussian blue nanoparticles and their analogues for innovative applications
Y. Guari*, J. Larionova, G. Félix
ICGM, Univ Montpellier, CNRS, ENSCM, Montpellier, France
Prussian blue nanoparticles are a fascinating class of nanomaterials that have gained significant attention in recent years. These nanoparticles possess the same chemical composition of the so called Prussian blue pigment, which has been used for centuries as a dye and an artist’s pigment among many other applications. The pioneering works on Prussian blue nanoparticles date back to the early 2000s. Since then, tremendous research activity in the field paved the way for further exploration of Prussian blue nanoparticles, expanding their applications in catalysis, energy storage, drug delivery, imaging, and cancer therapy.
During this presentation, we will explore porosity, composition and interfaces features of these nano-objects. Through a range of techniques, we developed solution-based synthesis methods that facilitates the integration of Prussian blue with other nanoscale materials or the growth of Prussian blue on different surfaces. By adjusting these parameters through different synthesis approaches, we modified the magnetic, optical and sorption properties of these nanoparticles. This versatility enabled to leverage these nanoparticles in various applications such as sensors, imaging agents, decontamination techniques, drug delivery systems, and hyperthermia treatments.
