IONPs are also employed in cancer treatment through techniques like magnetic hyperthermia. In this method, IONPs are directed to the tumor site and then exposed to an alternating magnetic field. This exposure causes the nanoparticles to generate heat, which can kill cancer cells without damaging surrounding healthy tissues. Additionally, IONPs can be used to deliver chemotherapeutic drugs directly to the tumor site, thereby enhancing the efficacy and reducing the systemic side effects of the treatment.
