Even though there are many photocurable compositions that are cured by cationic
photopolymerization mechanisms, UV curing generally consists of the formation of cross …

Nowadays, the scientific community emphasizes the use of reversible and non-toxic
materials in the field of cultural heritage. Biopolymers are one of the alternative materials to …

A novel material for the deacidification and protection of paper has been designed by using
MgO filled halloysite nanotubes (Hal). The ability of MgO loaded nanotubes to control the …

A novel green protocol for the consolidation and protection of waterlogged archeological
woods with wax microparticles has been designed. First, we focused on the development of …

Hypothesis Electrostatic attractions between the anionic head group of sodium
alkylsulphates and the positively charged inner surface of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) drive …

Applying nanotechnology to deliver drug could result in several benefits such as prolong
duration of action, enhancement in overall bioavailability, targeting to specific site, low initial …

New temperature-responsive hybrid nanomaterials based on modified halloysite nanotubes
(HNTs) containing grafted polymer brushes with silver nanoparticles have been successfully …

The optimization of a consolidation and protection coating for wool-based artefacts is a
challenging issue for conservator of cultural heritage. In this study, an aqueous dispersion …

This work proposes a novel protocol for the fabrication of halloysite based geopolymers
filled with beeswax microparticles obtained from Pickering emulsions. The actual filling of …

Nanoclays, 2D layered mineral silicates, have been used for centuries and have retained a
prominent role in advancing materials science and technology. This class of materials has …