A Potential of Halloysite Nanotube as a Delivery Vehicle in Wound Treatment

Abstract

Nanotechnology is a field that is growing quickly and has many uses in science, industry, the environment, energy, and other areas. Halloysite is a common, economically viable nanomaterial composed of clay. Widely employed in the biomedical area are elongated tubes of halloysite particles in a variety of shapes and dimensions, including shorter tubules, spheroidal and platy clays (caolin and mountain morillonite). This research investigates the utilisation of halloysite nanotube (HNT) composites in wound healing and drug-carrying vehicles. The review indicates that tubular HNTs are suitable for wound healing due to their high mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and hemostasis. It was looked into whether HNTs could be used as biocompatible nanocontainers for the controlled and gradual release of antiseptals. Nanotubes have also been found in many studies looking for ways to treat antibacterial and antiseptic wounds. When HNT is added to porous and flexible sponges, it makes the elastic module more flexible, stronger, and tighter. Keywords: Halloysite nanotube, drug delivery, mechanical strength, biocompatible, wound healing .