Large scale production of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles by the haloarchaeon Halobiforma sp. N1 and their potential in localized hyperthermia cancer therapy.

Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles are among metal nanoparticles that attract huge attention in many biotechnological fields especially in the biomedical area. Their extensive capabilities and easy separation methodology drive them to be an interesting point to many researchers. Biosynthesis is of a major importance among different methods of nanoparticles production.