Novel microwave assisted chemical synthesis of Nd₂Fe₁₄B hard magnetic nanoparticles.

The high coercivity and excellent energy product of Nd2Fe14B hard magnets have led to a large number of high value added industrial applications. Chemical synthesis of Nd2Fe14B nanoparticles is challenging due to the large reduction potential of Nd(3+) and the high tendency for Nd2Fe14B oxidation. We report the novel synthesis of Nd2Fe14B nanoparticles by a microwave assisted combustion process.