Abstract
Iron is an abundant and environmentally friendly element. Iron oxides are one of the most important functional materials used as magnetic materials, catalysts, pigments, etc. For example, α-Fe2O3, α-FeOOH, γ-Fe2O3, and Fe3O4 are used as red pigments, combustion catalysts, toner of copying machines, magnetic recording medium of video-tapes, and contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging, respectively.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Handbook of Metal Biotechnology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Applications for Environmental Conservation and Sustainability |
| Publisher | Pan Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd. |
| Pages | 139-148 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789814267991 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789814267984 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Engineering(all)
- Materials Science(all)