Fabrication routes for one-dimensional nanostructures via block copolymers

Tharmavaram, Maithri; Rawtani, Deepak; Pandey, Gaurav

doi:10.1186/s40580-017-0106-1

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“…3 Many types of nanomaterials are available naturally or synthesized artificially through top-down and bottom-up approaches for applications in multiple arenas of sciences. 4 One of the nanomaterials is halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) whose assorted roles have been discussed in detail here.…”

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Halloysite nanotubes as a nature’s boon for biomedical applications

2019

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The arena of biomedical science has long been in quest of innovative mediums for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. The latest being the use of nanomaterials for such applications, thereby giving rise to the branch of nanomedicine. Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are naturally occurring tubular clay nanomaterials, made of aluminosilicate kaolin sheets rolled several times. The aluminol and siloxane groups on the surface of HNT facilitate the formation of hydrogen bonding with the biomaterials onto its surface. These properties render HNT pivotal in diverse range of applications, such as in environmental sciences, waste-water treatment, dye removal, nanoelectronics and fabrication of nanocomposites, catalytic studies, as glass coatings or anticorrosive coatings, in cosmetics, as flame retardants, stimuli response, and forensic sciences. The specific properties of HNT also lead to numerous applications in biomedicine and nanomedicine, namely drug delivery, gene delivery, tissue engineering, cancer and stem cells isolation, and bioimaging. In this review, recent developments in the use of HNT for various nanomedicinal applications have been discussed.

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Halloysite nanotubes as a nature’s boon for biomedical applications

2019

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“…Another interesting area where BCP self-assembly processes find application is in the directed synthesis of inorganic nanoparticles (NPs). [205][206][207] Lately, inorganic NPs have been at the center of compelling research focus in numerous fields because of their unique properties that distinguish them from their bulk counterparts. Controlling the size and shape of nanoparticles is an essential aspect of nanoparticle synthesis.…”

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Block copolymer solution self‐assembly: Recent advances, emerging trends, and applications

Karayianni

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2021

Journal of Polymer Science

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The self‐assembly process of block copolymers (BCPs) in solution has been at the focus of extended scientific research over the past several decades owing to the astonishing morphological diversity and attainable complexity of the resulting nanoassemblies, including spheres, cylinders, lamellae, vesicles, and many other complex, bicontinuous or even hierarchical structures. The ever‐increasing sophistication in the development of synthetic chemistry methods and techniques has led to a myriad of available macromolecules with varying chemical compositions, architectures, features, and properties. This assortment of characteristics has led in turn to a plethora of intriguing self‐organized polymeric nanostructures, with countless possible applications in several nanotechnological fields relevant to physics, chemistry, material science, nanomedicine, and biomaterials. The present review aims to illuminate the importance and fascinating potential of BCPs solution self‐assembly by highlighting recent advances and emerging trends in the field, as well as significant application‐oriented progress, through characteristic contemporary examples.

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“…Among other applications, nanomaterials are being developed for thin-film semiconductors, wearable technologies, tissue engineering, and nanoelectronic solar cells [2]. Numerous types of nanomaterials occur naturally or can be synthesised artificially by top-down and bottom-up methods for employment in a variety of applications [3].…”

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

2022

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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 .

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Fabrication routes for one-dimensional nanostructures via block copolymers

Cited by 29 publications

References 76 publications

Halloysite nanotubes as a nature’s boon for biomedical applications

Halloysite nanotubes as a nature’s boon for biomedical applications

Block copolymer solution self‐assembly: Recent advances, emerging trends, and applications

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

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