Recent Research Advance in the Halloysite Nanotubes Field

Dear Colleagues,

Halloysite (HNT) is a promising natural nanosized tubular clay mineral that has many important uses in different industrial fields. It is naturally occurring, biocompatible, and available in thousands of tons at low cost. As a consequence of a hollow cavity, HNT is mainly used as nanocontainer for the controlled release of several chemicals. The surface chemistry of HNTs is versatile for the targeted chemical modification of the inner lumen and outer surface and opens up several strategies to obtain novel nanomaterials of potential practical interest.

This Special Issue is focused on current research on halloysite-based nanomaterial from the state-of-the-art to the most recent advancements, with a special focus on the design of modified halloysite hybrids and their applications in biomedical, bioremediation, food packaging, and polymeric fields. Original contributions addressing the synthesis and characterization of HNT hybrids and related mechanisms involved in adsorption and release of active molecules, and/or metal nanoparticles as well as practical biological, industrial, or environmental applications, in the form of full papers or communications, are welcome. Mini-reviews presenting an overview of the state-of-the-art with projections on future perspectives and trends in this domain will also be considered.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serena Riela
Dr. Marina Massaro
Guest Editors

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