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Abstract: In the present work, core–shell CoFe2O4–carbon composite nanoparticles (CCNPs) were synthesized via the thermolysis of a heterometallic trinuclear complex [CoFe2O(CH3COO)6(H2O)3·2H2O] in a one-end closed horizontal tube furnace. The products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX), Raman spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). XRD and EDX analyses revealed a pure ferrite phase with high crystallinity and the composition elements of C, Co, Fe and O with the rate of Co, Fe, and O to the CoFe2O4 theoretical value. Raman spectroscopy indicates amorphous carbon in the products. Morphological investigation by SEM and TEM showed the CCNPs have an average particle size of 50nm coated with carbon on the surface. The reaction temperatures were evaluated and magnetic measurement shows that the formed CCNPs have smaller saturation magnetization than bulk cobalt ferrite at room temperature. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Objective: To analyze the effect of mandibular distraction on the maxilla growth in children with hemifacial microsomia through measurement with the posterior-anterior cephalometric X-ray films and Three-dimensional CT reconstruction images., Methods: The deviation angular of maxilla occlusion plane and nasal base plane from the infra-orbital plane were measured on the posterior-anterior cephalometric X-ray films in 22 patients before and half a year after operation. The vertical distance from the midpoint of 5th teeth alveolar and the lowest point of maxillary sinus to reference plane were measured on 3D reconstruction images in 15 patients. The data were statistically analyzed., Results: On posterior-anterior cephalometric X-ray films, the cant of occlusion plane were significantly reduced (P < 0.05), While the angular of nasal base plane and the infra-orbital plane had no significant change. On 3D reconstruction images, all the detection points had significantly declined except the lowest point of maxillary sinus on normal side., Conclusions: Distraction osteogenesis of mandible can promote the growth of the maxilla in children with HFM, the accelerated growth parts include alveolar bone and maxillary sinus.