Hydrophosphonylation of nanoparticle schiff bases as a mean for preparation of aminophosphonate-functionalized nanoparticles

Abstract

The development of nanotechnology is responsible for an increase in the achievements in medical diagnostics and in the preparation of new therapeutic vehicles. In particular, magnetic nanoparticles with a modified surface are a very attractive alternative to deliver therapeutic agents. We describe the modification of the surface of the iron oxide nanoparticles with aminophosphonic acids by applying the classic hydrophosphonylation approach. © 2013 by the authors.