Abstract: New nanoparticles are provided which may have blocking temperatures exceeding 570 K even for particles as small as 8 nm in size. First principles theoretical investigations show that the new behavior is rooted in the giant magnetocrystalline anisotropies due to controlled mixing between carbon p-states and cobalt d-states. Furthermore, assemblies of the new nanoparticles may provide rare earth free permanent magnets having magnetic properties which rival those of rare earth permanent magnets.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for improving heat transfer of recirculating fluids within a system by introducing a ferrofluid in which iron oxide nanoparticles are suspended in a carrier fluid that is, in turn, added to a working fluid for increasing the heat capacity of the working fluid. The ferrofluid suspension can be prepared ex-situ and metered into the working fluid from a separate reservoir or may be prepared in-situ as needed through the use of an inline reactor. The ferrofluid can be introduced with other water treatment additives which are compatible with the colloidal suspension and monitored directly and/or indirectly for controlling the heat capacity performance of the system.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for improving heat transfer of recirculating fluids within a system by introducing a ferrofluid in which iron oxide nanoparticles are suspended in a carrier fluid that is, in turn, added to a working fluid for increasing the heat capacity of the working fluid. The ferrofluid suspension can be prepared ex-situ and metered into the working fluid from a separate reservoir or may be prepared in-situ as needed through the use of an inline reactor. The ferrofluid can be introduced with other water treatment additives which are compatible with the colloidal suspension and monitored directly and/or indirectly for controlling the heat capacity performance of the system.

Abstract: This invention comprises nanoparticles for use with biosensors. The nanoparticles have core/shell architecture. The nanoparticles can be detected by two means, magnetic and optical by virtue of the nanoparticles magnetic core and fluorescent semiconductor shell. Methods of making the nanoparticles and their composition are described.

Abstract: This invention discloses magnetic nanopaticles based on core/shell structures having passivated metal cores, and their method of synthesis. The passivated metallic core exhibits the favorable magnetic properties of iron, cobalt and other ferromagnetic metals, without their extreme oxygen sensitivity.