Surface modified halloysite nanotubes: A flexible interface for biological, environmental and catalytic applications

Physicochemical and biological assessment of silver nanoparticles immobilized Halloysite nanotubes-based resin composite for dental applications

“…All the AgNPs are evenly distributed over the outer surface of the nanotubes devoid of any agglomeration. Owing to its unique structure, HNT has been reckoned as a promising nanocarrier for the immobilization of biologically active molecules [36,37] (Figure 3).…”

Mesoporous halloysite nanotubes modified by CuFe2O4 spinel ferrite nanoparticles and study of its application as a novel and efficient heterogeneous catalyst in the synthesis of pyrazolopyridine derivatives

“…HNTs with two kinds of hydroxyl groups in the inside and outside walls can be modified by different functional groups. Recently, several studies have been carried out for deposition of MNPs onto the HNTs and the developed nanocomposites with enhanced abilities could be used in various applications 19,20 .…”

Halloysite Nanotubes as an Additive to Ensure Enhanced Characteristics of Cold-Curing Epoxy Resins under Fire Conditions

“…It has already been shown in an earlier study by Polanský et al [ 41 ] that polymer composites based on HNTs without any surface treatment and thus with a high level of agglomeration can still achieve desirable dielectric properties for many applications in electrical engineering. Of course, the level of agglomeration can be reduced by using an additional surface treatment of the HNTs, as mentioned in [ 42 , 43 ]; however, the decrease in agglomeration comes at the cost of a decrease in dielectric properties. Nevertheless, although agglomerates widely occur in the produced composites, Figure 2 shows that their distribution within the volume of the material is uniform and has similar characteristics as in the study by Mo et al [ 44 ].…”