Magnetic Nanowires versus nano/micro-particles for Cancer Cell Destruction by Magneto-mechanical Actuation

Magneto-mechanical actuation induces the most destruction on cancer cells when employed on magnetic nanomaterials with shape anisotropy as well as high values of saturation magnetization. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of magnetic nanoparticles and magnetic nanowires on human osteosarcoma cells. In this paper we present the results obtained using Fe-(Cr/Ti/Mn)-Nb-B magnetic nanoparticles and Ni-Fe and Co-Fe nanowires for cancer cell destruction using magneto-mechanical actuation.