Advances in Halloysite Nanotubes–Polysaccharide Nanocomposite Preparation and Applications

Advances in Research and Applications of Smart Hydrogels Part I: Preparation Methods and Classification

Preparation of halloysite nanotube-supported gold nanocomposite for solvent-free oxidation of benzyl alcohol

Gold nanoparticles supported on halloysite nanotubes (Au/HNTs) were prepared by a homogeneous deposition-precipitation method. The specific characteristics of the catalyst were characterized in detail, in relation to their performance for solvent-free oxidation of benzyl alcohol. The particular structure of the catalyst resulted in high catalytic activity and stability compared with other suppo...

TiO2/Clay Minerals (Palygorskite/Halloysite) Nanocomposite Coatings for Water Disinfection

Microfibrous palygorskite and tubular halloysite clay mineral combined with nanocrystalline TiO2 are incorporating in the preparation of nanocomposite films on glass substrates via sol-gel route at 450C. The synthesis is employing nonionic surfactant molecule as pore directing agent along with acetic acid-based sol-gel route without addition of water molecules. Drying and thermal treatment of c...

1 Recent Advances on Surface Modification of 2 Halloysite Nanotubes for Multifunctional 3 Applications 4

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are natural occurring mineral clay nanotubes that have 11 excellent potential application in different fields. However, HNTs are affected by size, surface 12 electron and hydrogen bond formation on the surface which lead to weak affinity and reunion at 13 certain extent. It is very significant to modify the HNTs’ surface to expand its applications. In this 14 review,...

Recent Advances on Surface Modification of Halloysite Nanotubes for Multifunctional Applications

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are natural occurring mineral clay nanotubes that have excellent application potential in different fields. However, HNTs are heterogeneous in size, surface charge, and formation of surfacial hydrogen bond, which lead to weak affinity and aggregation at a certain extent. It is very important to modify the HNTs’ surface to expand its applications. In this review, the ...