Synthesis and Magnetic Characterization of Graphite-Coated Iron Nanoparticles

Figure 1

(a) SEM image of a GFeNps sample as obtained from the CVD process and (b) HRTEM image of a GFeNp. The inset shows details on the GFeNps core-shell structure. Note that 0.35 nm and 0.206 nm agree well with the interplanar separation of graphite layers and (110) planes of Fe, respectively.

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