Revolutionizing nanoscience: Exploring the multifaceted applications and cutting-edge advancements in spinel CaFe2O4 nanoparticles – A review

• Published in: Inorganic chemistry communications 2024-03, Vol.161, p.111999, Article 111999
• Main Authors: Manohar, Ala, Vijayakanth, V., Mameda, Naresh, Sivajee Ganesh, K., Hyeon Kim, Ki
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: CaFe2O4; Electrochemical; Ferrite nanoparticles; Photo catalysis; Sensors
• ISSN: 1387-7003; 1879-0259
• DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111999

[Display omitted] •CaFe2O4 nanoparticles show superparamagnetic behavior at 300 K.•CaFe2O4 nanoparticles could be useful for biomedical applications.•Magnetic and electronic properties of CaFe2O4 nanoparticles contribute to breakthroughs in electronics and spintronic applications.•CaFe2O4 electrodes improve efficiency useful in batteries and supercapacitors for renewable energy applications.•CaFe2O4 nanoparticles show cutting-edge advancements for catalytic applications. Over the last decade, nanotechnology has emerged as a game-changing field, with transition metal nanoparticles, notably those consisting of CaFe2O4, standing out as a key component. These nanoparticles have gotten a lot of interest because of their great potential in a variety of biological applications. Scientists all around the world are working hard to create new calcium-based nanoparticles in a variety of forms and sizes to improve their functioning. While there is a substantial corpus of research on CaFe2O4 nanoparticles, there is a significant void in comprehensive reviews that properly elucidate their current advances and future applications in biological sciences. This review study attempts to give in-depth insights into the most recent advances in CaFe2O4 nanoparticle research, with a particular emphasis on electrochemical, environmental, and biological nanotechnology. The research digs into the finer points of the most recent breakthroughs in the synthesis of CaFe2O4 nanoparticles, with a focus on enhancing their imaging capability. Their applications in electrochemical processes, photocatalysis, sensing technologies, and mechanical functionalities receive special attention. The paper highlights the superparamagnetic response of CaFe2O4 nanoparticles to room-temperature oscillating magnetic fields, which opens up new possibilities for investigation. The study not only elucidates the potential benefits of using these nanoparticles but also addresses the limitations connected with their larger application. The magnetic properties of CaFe2O4 nanoparticles are given special attention, particularly in the context of data storage and magnetic sensors. The paper finishes with a complete summary of current developments in several disciplines utilizing CaFe2O4 nanoparticles, highlighting specific applications and exploring their distinctive features. The review emphasizes the importance of future research into ways to improve the magnetic characteristics of CaFe2O4 materials, particularly