Fernández Barahona, IreneMuñoz Hernando, MaríaHerranz, Fernando2023-06-172023-06-172019-03-281420-304910.3390/molecules24071224https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/12721Here, we present a comprehensive review on the use of microwave chemistry for the synthesis of iron-oxide nanoparticles focused on molecular imaging. We provide a brief introduction on molecular imaging, the applications of iron oxide in biomedicine, and traditional methods for the synthesis of these nanoparticles. The review then focuses on the different examples published where the use of microwaves is key for the production of nanoparticles. We study how the different parameters modulate nanoparticle properties, particularly for imaging applications. Finally, we explore principal applications in imaging of microwave-produced iron-oxide nanoparticles.engAtribución 3.0 Españahttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/journal articlehttps://doi.org/10.3390/molecules24071224https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/7/1224open access615.011iron-oxide nanoparticlesmolecular imagingmagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)positron-emission tomography (PET)Química farmaceútica2390 Química Farmacéutica