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Marianna Vasilakaki¹, Dino Fiorani², Davide Peddis^2,3

¹Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NCSR "Demokritos", Aghia Paraskevi, Attiki, 153 10, Greece. k.trohidou@inn.demokritos.gr.

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This study explores ferrofluids (FFs) using a diffusion limited cluster aggregation model. High magnetic moments enhance FF clustering, while surfactant shells ensure reversible cluster dissociation for FF reuse.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Physical Chemistry

Background:

Ferrofluids (FFs) are smart nanomaterials responding to magnetic fields.
Understanding FF cluster formation and dissociation is key for magnetic manipulation.
Existing research lacks detailed investigation into reversible FF clustering dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the characteristics and optimum conditions for field-driven high-moment structures in ferrofluids.
To analyze the reversibility and reusability of ferrofluid structures after magnetic field removal.
To explore the role of particle magnetic moment and surfactant interactions in ferrofluid behavior.

Main Methods:

Utilized the diffusion limited cluster aggregation (DLCA) model for numerical simulations.
Investigated two types of high-moment ferrofluids: CoFe2O4 multicore and FeCo alloy nanoparticles.
Examined the influence of magnetic field strength and surfactant steric interactions on cluster dynamics.

Main Results:

High magnetic moments significantly increase the ferrofluid cluster aggregation rate under a magnetic field.
Surfactant steric interactions were found to induce complete reversibility of the cluster process.
The study demonstrated the potential for ferrofluid reuse due to reversible cluster dissociation.

Conclusions:

The diffusion limited cluster aggregation model effectively simulates ferrofluid behavior under magnetic fields.
Ferrofluid structures exhibit reversible clustering, enabling their reuse in various applications.
Optimized ferrofluids with high magnetic moments and appropriate surfactant shells offer new possibilities for advanced applications.