Size‐Dependent Magnetic Properties of Colloidal Mn₃O₄ and MnO Nanoparticles

Abstract

Highly crystalline and monodisperse MnO and Mn3O4 nanoparticles are prepared by thermal decomposition of [Mn(acac)2] in oleylamine under an inert atmosphere in the presence and absence of a small amount of water, respectively (see picture). The particle size of both manganese oxide systems can be easily manipulated by changing the employed reaction temperature, and it has been demonstrated that the magnetic behavior depends on the size of the particles. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2004/z52400_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.