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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Halloysite Nanotubes: Smart Nanomaterials in Catalysis

Marina MassaroRenato NotoSerena Riela

subject

Halloysite nanotubesCovalent approachMetal nanoparticlesSettore CHIM/06 - Chimica OrganicaPhysical and Theoretical ChemistryCatalyst supportCatalysis

description

The use of clay minerals as catalyst is renowned since ancient times. Among the different clays used for catalytic purposes, halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) represent valuable resources for industrial applications. This special tubular clay possesses high stability and biocompatibility, resistance against organic solvents, and most importantly be available in large amounts at a low cost. Therefore, HNTs can be efficiently used as catalysts themselves or supports for metal nanoparticles in several catalytic processes. This review reports a comprehensive overview of the relevant advances in the use of halloysite in catalysis, focusing the attention on the last five years.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2022-01-25Catalysts
https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12020149