Biodegradable polymers have emerged as a subject of enormous scientific and industrial
interest due to their environmentally friendly compostability. For the benefit of the market …

Global awareness of material sustainability has increased the demand for bio-based
polymers like poly (lactic acid)(PLA), which are seen as a desirable alternative to fossil …

This paper reviews the literature on moisture barrier properties of polymer/clay and
polymer/graphene-based nanocomposites. The various models proposed to predict the …

A novel material for the deacidification and protection of paper has been designed by using
MgO filled halloysite nanotubes (Hal). The ability of MgO loaded nanotubes to control the …

In this study, chitosan (Ch)-based films containing clove essential oil (CEO) as an active
agent were developed by incorporating halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) to stabilize the oil …

The aim of this study is the design and preparation of Mater-Bi/halloysite nanocomposite
materials that could be employed as bioplastics alternative to the petroleum derived …

New temperature-responsive hybrid nanomaterials based on modified halloysite nanotubes
(HNTs) containing grafted polymer brushes with silver nanoparticles have been successfully …

The increasing demand for environmental protection has led to the rapid development of
greener and biodegradable polymers, whose creation provided new challenges and …

An easy strategy to obtain nanohydrogels within the halloysite nanotube (HNTs) lumen was
investigated. Inorganic reverse micelles based on HNTs and hexadecyltrimethylammonium …

Barrier materials have an important role in various packaging applications, especially
considering the requirements associated with protection and shelf life. Most barrier materials …