Description
Due to their distinctive characteristics, halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) have garnered more and more attention from the scientific community in both academia and industry in recent years. Smart Halloysite Nanotubes: Fundamentals and Applications takes its readers on a journey that starts with an understanding of fundamentals and leads through the presentation of current research results to the latest developments and possibilities of applied use. Interesting discussions on commercialization strategies for the materials and their environmental viability conclude the 5-part manuscript.Written by expert authors, the book is an essential reference for students and professional scientists or engineers in equal measure.- Offers up-to-date, state-of-the-art information on smart HNTs, a natural material that is not yet well-known but presents unique and interesting properties- Takes advantage of a structured and comprehensive approach to seamlessly combine theory and practical applications- Includes three case studies that outline recent HNT research results- Conceptualizes future research perspectives and monetizes solutions for scalable HNT-based product manufacturing for a variety of sectors
Table of Contents
Section I: Fundamentals of Smart Halloysite Nanotubes1. Introduction to Mineralogy and Geology of Smart Materials2. Processing and Purification of Halloysite Nanotubes3. Physicochemical Properties of Halloysite Nanotubes4. Strategies for Derivatization and Functionalization of Halloysite Nanotubes5. Challenges of Derivatization of Halloysite Nanotubes6. Characterization of Intelligent Halloysite NanotubesSection II: Development of Hybrid Halloysite Nanotubes for Guest Molecules7. Development of a Receptive Surface of Halloysite Nanotubes for the Immobilization of Guest Molecules8. Selection of Hybrid Halloysite Nanotubes Based on Guest Molecules9. Fabrication Routes for Hybrid Halloysite Nanotubes Based on Guest Molecules10. Fabrication Strategies for Hybrid Halloysite Nanotubes Based on Guest Molecules-IISection III: Smart Halloysite Nanotubes as Green Alternative11. Halloysite Nanotubes as a Green Alternative for Functional Organic/Inorganic Nanohybrids-I12. Halloysite Nanotubes as a Green Alternative for Functional Organic/Inorganic Nanohybrids-IISection IV: Applications, Commercialization and Future Prospects of Smart Halloysite Nanotubes13. Halloysite Nanotube-based Drug Delivery Systems14. Hybrid Halloysite Nanotubes and their Role as Nanocontainers for Biomedical Applications15. Halloysite Nanotubes as Support Material for Enzyme Immobilization16. Tiny Tubes with Big Impact: Exploring the Potential of Halloysite Nanotubes for Food Packaging Applications—Recent Advancements17. Environmental Applications of Halloysite Nanotubes18. The Role of Halloysite Nanotubes as Fillers for Industrial Applications19. Halloysite Nanotube-based Polymers as Smart and Economical Flame-retardant Tools20. Future Prospects of Halloysite Nanotubes: A Road to Biomedical, Environmental, Food Packaging and Quality Monitoring Applications21. Commercialization Perspectives of Halloysite Nanotubes: From Rocks to Markets (Ceramics, Therapeutics, and Catalysis)Section V: Toxicity, Environment Fate, and Case Studies22. Halloysite Nanotubes as Emerging Multifunctional Materials for Environmental and Biomedical Applications23. Electrochemical Investigation of Halloysite/Iron Oxide-functionalized Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanocomposites: A Case Study
