Nano clays, such as halloysite nanotubes (HNT), has recently become a popular additive for improving the physicochemical properties of polymeric scaffolds used in tissue engineering.

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are naturally occurring tubular clay nanomaterials, made of aluminosilicate kaolin sheets rolled several times. The aluminol and siloxane groups on the surface of HNT facilitate the formation of hydrogen bonding with the biomaterials onto its surface.

Oct 1, 2018 · Surface morphology and physicochemical properties of the HNT-based TFN membranes were investigated by SEM, ATR-FTIR, XPS, and contact angle measurements. Potential reactions of the functionalized HNT with TMC were investigated by ATR-FTIR.

Halloysite nanotube (HNT) which is cheap, natural, and easily accessible 1D clay, can be used in many applications, particularly heat transfer enhancement.

Sep 9, 2023 · Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) is utilized to characterize the membranes’ surface and cross-sectional morphologies. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is employed to assess the roughness of the PAN/HNT membrane.

Halloysite Nanotubes (HNTTM ) provide a new avenue for the preparation of nanocomposites. Halloysite is a naturally occurring member of the kaolin family of aluminosilicate clays.

Dec 2, 2020 · FE-SEM and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) were used for the structure and morphology of HNTs. FE-SEM (SEM: FEG-SEM Zeiss Leo Supra 35VP) images were obtained from different points of the HNT structures.

SEM: scanning electron microscope; HNT: halloysite nanotube; and TEM: transmission electron microscope. Vinyl-ester/nano-silicon carbide nanocomposites were synthesised and investigated in...

Jun 11, 2019 · In this study, alginate (ALG) hybrid spheres supported with magnetic halloysite nanotubes (MHNTs) were synthesized and used effectively in the removal of Pb (II) ions from aqueous solutions. MHNTs were prepared using the “co-precipitation” method.

Nov 15, 2021 · In-out surface modification of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) has been successfully performed by taking advantage of 8-hydroxyquinolines in the lumen of HNTs and precisely synthesized aniline oligomers (AO) of different lengths (tri- and pentamer) anchored on the external surface of the HNTs.