This invention relates to a method of fabricating hydrophilic superparamagnetic nanoparticles for forward osmosis by taking a thermal decomposition approach via a one-step reaction. The current process of fabricating such nanoparticles require several steps and give rise to a few unfavorable features such as inconsistent particle size as well as lower yield whereby size distribution and yield are important features that affect the efficacy of nanoparticles as draw solutes in the forward osmosis process. Technology Features: ·Method reduces number of steps required for the fabrication of nanoparticles where it is carried out in a one-step reaction ·Ease of scale-up ·Better control over reaction conditions Applications: ·Forward Osmosis Intellectual Property: · Patent pending Opportunity: ·Licensing ·Partnership for further development
1) Convenient and cost effective one-step reaction 2) Results in higher yield of ferromagnetic nanoparticles with narrow size distribution of within 5 to 20nm