Hyperthermia System Based on Extrinsically Magnetic Poly (Butylene Succinate)

Abstract

In this work, an extrinsically magnetic composite based on modified magnetite and poly (butylene succinate) (PBS) is prepared. The magnetic composite is obtained by the emulsion–solvent evaporation method. Several analytical tests confirm the synthesis of the composites. Among them, Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) results in comparison with literature confirms the synthesis of PBS. X‐Ray Diffraction (XRD) shows the characteristic peaks of PBS, in its monoclinic structure. The crystallite size (Lc) of magnetic particles inside the composite, is equal to 13 nm. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) reveals the presence of 5.3 wt% magnetite in the composite and demonstrates that the inclusion of magnetite does not affect the thermal stability of the polymer. The analysis of Fourier transform infrared attenuated total reflection spectra (FTIR‐ATR) indicates the synthesis of desired products as well as the encapsulation of magnetite in PBS polymer matrix. The composite presents magnetic force, which allows its magnetic guidance to a target area. Besides, the magnetic induction heating test promotes heating within the therapeutic range from 40 to 45 °C, being able, according to literature, to promote the death of several types of cancer's cells. Therefore, the material here presented possesses potential to be deeply researched as a future cancer treatment tool.

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