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Functional polymer–clay nanotube composites with sustained release of chemical agents
Yuri Lvov,Elshad Abdullayev +1 more
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Halloysite is a biocompatible material and its simple processing combined with low cost make it a perspective additive for polymeric biocomposites as mentioned in this paper, however, these tubes have smaller diameter and much lower loading capacity for macromolecules.About:
This article is published in Progress in Polymer Science.The article was published on 2013-10-01. It has received 469 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Halloysite & Polymer clay.read more
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Liquid crystal self-assembly of halloysite nanotubes in ionic liquids: a novel soft nanocomposite ionogel electrolyte with high anisotropic ionic conductivity and thermal stability
TL;DR: A novel class of liquid crystalline (LC) nanohybrid ionogels fabricated via self-assembly of natural halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) in ionic liquids (ILs) are reported, which have very high thermal stability and can sustain 400 °C thermal treatment.
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A Highly Sensitive Ascorbic Acid Sensor Based on Hierarchical Polyaniline Coated Halloysite Nanotubes Prepared by Electrophoretic Deposition
TL;DR: In this article, a highly sensitive ascorbic acid (AA) sensor based on hierarchical nanotube structured polyaniline (PANI)-halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) composites is reported.
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Antimicrobial gelatin-based elastomer nanocomposite membrane loaded with ciprofloxacin and polymyxin B sulfate in halloysite nanotubes for wound dressing.
TL;DR: This double drug co-delivery elastic antibacterial nanocomposite developed by combining ciprofloxacin and polymyxin B sulfate-loaded halloysite clay nanotubes into a gelatin elastomer possesses higher water- absorbing quality, low cytotoxicity, adaptable biodegradability and good elasticity which can satisfy the requirements for an ideal biomaterial for use in wound healing applications.
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Synthesis and characterization of magnetic halloysite-iron oxide nanocomposite and its application for naphthol green B removal
TL;DR: In this article, a magnetic nanoadsorbent was prepared by incorporating magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4) on the surface of halloysite nanotubes, which was successfully applied for removal of naphthol green B from the aqueous solutions.
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Fabricating roughened surfaces on halloysite nanotubes via alkali etching for deposition of high-efficiency Pt nanocatalysts
TL;DR: A facile approach to fabricate roughened surfaces on halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) through etching the wall of HNTs in a molten-salt system is reported in this article.
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Polymer/layered silicate nanocomposites: a review from preparation to processing
TL;DR: A review of the academic and industrial aspects of the preparation, characterization, materials properties, crystallization behavior, melt rheology, and processing of polymer/layered silicate nanocomposites is given in this article.
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Mechanical Reinforcement of Polymers Using Carbon Nanotubes
TL;DR: A review of the progress in the area of mechanical reinforcement of polymers using carbon nanotubes can be found in this paper, where the main methods described in the literature to produce and process polymer-nanotube composites are considered and analyzed.
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Release of tetracycline hydrochloride from electrospun poly(ethylene-co-vinylacetate), poly(lactic acid), and a blend
El-Refaie Kenawy,Gary L. Bowlin,Kevin Mansfield,John Layman,David G. Simpson,Elliot H. Sanders,Gary E. Wnek +6 more
TL;DR: Electrospun fiber mats are explored as drug delivery vehicles using tetracycline hydrochloride as a model drug to compare to a commercially available drug delivery system and to cast films of the various formulations.
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A Review of Carbon Nanotube Toxicity and Assessment of Potential Occupational and Environmental Health Risks
TL;DR: It is speculated that exposure to combustion-generated MWCNTs in fine PM may play a significant role in air pollution-related cardiopulmonary diseases by pollutants, and the possible mechanisms of CNT pathogenesis in the lung and the impact of residual metals and other impurities on the toxicological manifestations are presented.