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Newly emerging applications of halloysite nanotubes: a review

  1. Mingliang Du1,2,*,
  2. Baochun Guo2,*,
  3. Demin Jia2

Article first published online: 12 JAN 2010

DOI: 10.1002/pi.2754

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Polymer International

Polymer International

Volume 59, Issue 5, pages 574–582, May 2010

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Du, M., Guo, B. and Jia, D. (2010), Newly emerging applications of halloysite nanotubes: a review. Polym. Int., 59: 574–582. doi: 10.1002/pi.2754

Author Information

  1. 1

    Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China

  2. 2

    Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China

*Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology, Ministry of Education, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou 310018, China.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 19 APR 2010
  2. Article first published online: 12 JAN 2010
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 9 SEP 2009
  4. Manuscript Revised: 7 JUN 2009
  5. Manuscript Received: 24 DEC 2008

Funded by

  • National Natural Science Foundation of China. Grant Numbers: 50603005, 50903072
  • Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China. Grant Number: 20080430111
  • Postdoctoral Foundation of South China University of Technology. Grant Number: 20080207

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Keywords:

  • halloysite nanotubes;
  • nanocomposite;
  • controlled release;
  • reinforcement

Abstract

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are types of naturally occurring 1:1 clays with nanotubular structures and similar chemical composition to kaolin. Due to various characteristics such as nanoscale lumens, high length-to-diameter ratio, relatively low hydroxyl group density on the surface, etc., numerous exciting applications have been discovered for this unique, cheap and abundantly deposited clay. After briefly summarizing applications in controlled release, nanotemplating and sorption, we emphasize the applications of HNTs in the fabrication of polymer nanocomposites. The unique structures and performance of HNT-incorporated polymer nanocomposites processed by various routes are described. The results suggest that these nanocomposites exhibit remarkable performance such as reinforcing effects, enhanced flame retardancy and reduced thermal expansion. Accordingly, HNTs should be of interest in the area of polymer nanocomposites for structural and functional applications. Copyright © 2010 Society of Chemical Industry

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