Recent advancement in polymer/halloysite nanotube nanocomposites for biomedical applications
Intan Najwa Humaira Mohamed Haneef, Norhashimah Shaffiar, Yose Fachmi Buys, Sharifah Imihezri Syed Shaharuddin, Abdul Malek Abdul Hamid, Khusnun Widiyati
Abstract
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 in biomedical fields. This review focuses on the mechanical, thermal, and functional properties of polymer nanocomposites with HNT as a reinforcing agent from an experimental and theoretical perspective. In addition, this review also highlights the recent applications of polymer/HNT nanocomposites in the biomedical fields.
Topics & Concepts
HalloysiteNanocompositeNanotubeMaterials sciencePolymerPolymer scienceNanotechnologyPolymer nanocompositeComposite materialCarbon nanotubeClay minerals and soil interactionsTherapeutic Uses of Natural ElementsIron oxide chemistry and applications