Manganese ferrite (MnFe2O4) Nanoparticles: From synthesis to application -A review

Manganese ferrite (MnFe2O4) nanoparticle, a spinel ferrite nanomaterial, is one of the important magnetic metal oxide nanoparticles with distinctive physical and chemical properties. This nanoparticle can be easily synthesized through various methods with controllable size and desired morphology. MnFe2O4 is an efficient candidate for various applications like biomedical, analytical, and storage devices. In this review, several synthesis methods and physicochemical properties of MnFe2O4 nanoparticles are discussed. Then, a comprehensive overview of the latest and most promising researches on massive applications of MnFe2O4-based nanostructures, including hyperthermia cancer therapy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), energy conversion and storage devices like Lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors, as well as catalytic activities, sensors, hydrogen production, heavy metal removal, and drug delivery are presented. Overall, herein, a deep understanding of the unlimited ability of MnFe2O4 nanoparticles in diverse applications is provided.