Effective strategy for the production of novel magnetite poly(vinyl chloride) nanocomposite films with iron oxide nanoparticles double-capped through citric acid and vitamin C
This study focuses on the synthesis of iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles (NPs), modification of NPs with organic molecules of citric acid (CA) and ascorbic acid (AS), and the incorporation of modified magnetic NPs into poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) matrix. Biodegradable CA and AS coupling agents can improve the organic functional groups on the surface of Fe3O4 NPs.