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  • Materials Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are crucial for nucleic acid (NA) extraction.
  • MNP performance is highly dependent on synthesis and surface functionalization.
  • Optimization of MNP synthesis is essential for reliable NA purification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To optimize the coprecipitation synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles using a design of experiments (DoE) approach.
  • To develop and characterize novel magnetic nanoparticles for efficient nucleic acid extraction.
  • To evaluate the performance of the synthesized nanoparticles against established NA extraction methods.

Main Methods:

  • Design of Experiments (DoE) was employed to optimize iron oxide nanoparticle synthesis.
  • Key synthesis parameters, including NH₄OH flow rate and reaction temperature, were identified.
  • Nanoparticles were synthesized, coated with SiO₂, and functionalized with APTES (Fe₃O₄@SiO₂-APTES).

Main Results:

  • Optimal synthesis conditions (5.5 mL min⁻¹, 65 °C) were determined using DoE.
  • The resulting Fe₃O₄@SiO₂-APTES nanoparticles (∼12 nm) exhibited stability and magnetic responsiveness.
  • Nucleic acid extraction efficiency was validated by RT-qPCR, showing comparable Ct values to silica column and commercial magnetic bead methods.

Conclusions:

  • DoE is an effective strategy for tailoring nanoparticle synthesis for specific applications.
  • Fe₃O₄@SiO₂-APTES nanoparticles offer a simple, cost-effective, and reliable solution for nucleic acid purification.
  • The optimized nanoparticles are suitable for routine laboratory nucleic acid extraction.