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A process for preparation of nanosized iron oxide by biomimetic route

The invention provides a biomimetic process for preparation of nanosized iron oxide particles used for the enhancement of magnetic resonance imaging contrast. The process involves a weak complexion (via dative bond formation) of ferrous/ferric ions (acceptor atom) with the active functional groups (donor atom) of polymer. The nanosized iron oxide, is biodegradable, nontoxic and has size in the range of 4-20 nanometer.

Filing Date: 03-09-2001

Issue Date: 27-03-2009

Patent No: IN232935 [India]

Application No: 909/DEL/2001

Inventor(s): Arvind Sinha; Jui Chakraborty; Samar Das; Swapan Kumar Das; Venkatesh Rao; Patcha Ramachandra Rao

Licensing Option: Laboratory willing to jointly develop technology with industrial partner.

Implementing institute: CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory [CSIR-NML] 

Funding agency: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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