Novel synthesis of magnetic Fe2P nanorods from thermal decomposition of continuously delivered precursors using a syringe pump

Abstract

The rod of iron rules! Magnetic iron phosphide (Fe2P) nanorods (see picture) were synthesized through the thermal decomposition of a mixture of [Fe(CO)5] and trioctylphosphane that was continuously supplied by using a syringe pump. The size of the nanorods can be successfully controlled by subtle changes in the experimental conditions.