Metallizing the Surface of Halloysite Nanotubes—A Review
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Abstract
Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) have been shown to be ideal nanoparticles for polymer reinforcement, sustained drug release, nano-reactor synthesis, toxic material removal, regenerative medicine, and as a substrate material for nanostructured coatings. Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles have been used for centuries in various medical applications, primarily for their antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. The focus of this review is the metallization of HNT surfaces. Different technologies use specific metal compounds and multi-step chemical reactions to metalize the HNT surface. This review begins with a brief overview of the current methods for metallizing the HNT surface. Our focus then provides a detailed study on specific applications of metal-coated HNTs (mHNTs) in the field of nanomedicine. The focus is on using mHNTs and Mhnt polymer composites in anti-infective therapy, immunotherapy, dentistry, regenerative medicine, and wound healing. The importance of HNTs in aerospace, defense, and industry has emerged, and the application potential and enormous market value for metal oxide nanoparticles is apparent. The commercialization potential of metal-coated HNTs is also discussed.
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OpenAlex topics: Clay minerals and soil interactions · Iron oxide chemistry and applications · Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
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Molecular Science and Nanotechnology Program, College of Applied & Natural Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71272, USA
Nanosystems Engineering Program, College of Engineering and Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71272, USA
School of Biological Sciences, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71272, USA
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NASA EPSCoR Rapid Response Research (R3) program
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