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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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Synthesization, Characterization, and in Vitro Evaluation of Cytotoxicity of Biomaterials Based on Halloysite Nanotubes
Antonio Sánchez-Fernández,Laura Peña-Parás,Román Vidaltamayo,Rodrigo Cué-Sampedro,Ana Mendoza-Martínez,Viviana Zomosa-Signoret,Ana María Rivas-Estilla,Paulina Riojas +7 more
TL;DR: Prior to functionalization, halloysite clay nanotubes show a high biocompatibility and low cytotoxicity, however, HNTs functionalized with EOS and TMPS showed high cytot toxicity by inducing apoptosis, which allows the identification of potential applications in biomedical areas for H NTs.
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Halloysite for Controllable Loading and Release
E. Abdullayev,Y. Lvov +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the loading and release properties of various active agents are discussed along with strategies of halloysite surface functionalisation to obtain enhanced loading and sustained release behaviours, as well as strategies of surface functionalization to improve the loading performance.
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In situ formation of gold nanoparticles on magnetic halloysite nanotubes via polydopamine chemistry for highly effective and recyclable catalysis
TL;DR: In this article, a simple and green approach to fabricate a magnetic halloysite nanotube (MHNT) supported Au nanoparticle (NP) composite with a polydopamine functional coating for highly effective and recyclable catalysis is presented.
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Long-term antibacterial protected cotton fabric coating by controlled release of chlorhexidine gluconate from halloysite nanotubes
TL;DR: In this article, an environmentally friendly antibacterial composite was prepared by loading natural halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) with chlorhexidine gluconate (CG).
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Influence of halloysite nanotubes onto the fire properties of polymer based composites: A review
TL;DR: In this article, the influence of the presence of HNTs and its derivatives on the fire retardancy performances of polymer-based composites is examined according to the nature of the polymer from thermoplastics to thermosets.
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Mechanical Reinforcement of Polymers Using Carbon Nanotubes
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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.