[HTML][HTML] General overview to understand the adsorption mechanism of textile dyes and heavy metals on the surface of different clay materials

M El-habacha, Y Miyah, S Lagdali, G Mahmoudy… - Arabian Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The adsorption process is one of the most cost-effective methods for eliminating various
types of pollutants from water. Clay minerals can be converted into biosorbents for …

Halloysite nanotubes in biomedical applications: Recent approaches and future trends

SBA Boraei, F Eshghabadi, R Hosseinpour, Y Zare… - Applied Clay …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent decades, nanomaterials have become an integral part of biomedical research.
Halloysite nanotube (Hal) is one of the important nanomaterials, which has a key role in …

Novel carboxymethyl cellulose-halloysite-polyethylene glycol nanocomposite for improved 5-FU delivery

H Ghasemizadeh, M Pourmadadi, F Yazdian… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Drug nano-carriers are crucial for achieving targeted treatment against cancer disorders with
minimal side effects. In this study, a pH-responsive nanocomposite based on halloysite …

Recent advancement in polymer/halloysite nanotube nanocomposites for biomedical applications

INH Mohamed Haneef, N Mohd Shaffiar… - … Research Part B …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) have recently been the subject of extensive research as a
reinforcing filler. HNT is a natural nanoclay, non‐toxic and biocompatible, hence, applicable …

Biomedical applications of blow-spun coatings, mats, and scaffolds—a mini-review

M Mobaraki, M Liu, AR Masoud, DK Mills - Journal of Composites Science, 2023 - mdpi.com
Human tissues and disease models require well-defined biomimetic microenvironments.
During the past decade, innovative developments in materials science, microfabrication, and …

[HTML][HTML] Metallizing the surface of halloysite nanotubes—a review

AR Masoud, F Alakija, MJ Perves Bappy, PAS Mills… - Coatings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) have been shown to be ideal nanoparticles for polymer
reinforcement, sustained drug release, nano-reactor synthesis, toxic material removal …

Zinc-Intercalated Halloysite Nanotubes as Potential Nanocomposite Fertilizers with Targeted Delivery of Micronutrients

P Maximov, E Dasi, N Kalinina, A Ruban, B Pokidko… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study reports on the development of nanocomposites utilizing a mineral inhibitor and a
micronutrient filler. The objective was to produce a slow release fertilizer, with zinc sulfate as …

The Horizons of Medical Mineralogy: Structure-Bioactivity Relationship and Biomedical Applications of Halloysite Nanoclay

Y Feng, X Chen, RR He, Z Liu, YM Lvov, M Liu - ACS nano, 2024 - ACS Publications
Medical mineralogy explores the interactions between natural minerals and living organisms
such as cells, tissues, and organs and develops therapeutic and diagnostic applications in …

Recent Developments of Nano Flame Retardants for Unsaturated Polyester Resin

A Dowbysz, M Samsonowicz, B Kukfisz, P Koperniak - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
For many years, efforts have been made to reduce the flammability of unsaturated polyester
resins (UPRs), which are often used in the rail, shipbuilding, and construction industries …

Nano-clays for cancer therapy: state-of-the art and future perspectives

F Persano, S Leporatti - Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2022 - mdpi.com
To date, cancer continues to be one of the deadliest diseases. Current therapies are often
ineffective, leading to the urgency to develop new therapeutic strategies to improve …