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Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), natural clay minerals, offer unique properties for bioapplications. This review details HNTs

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are aluminosilicate clay minerals with desirable properties like large surface area, mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and ease of functionalization.
  • HNTs are recognized as versatile nanoplatforms for diverse biomedical applications.
  • Existing reviews often focus on HNT properties and general applications, but lack specific guidance on tailored functionalization for personalized bio-use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review functionalization strategies for Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs).
  • To correlate HNT physicochemical properties with modification methods for targeted bio-applications.
  • To highlight the personalized bio-applications of functionalized HNTs and offer future perspectives.

Main Methods:

  • Summarizing functionalized modification methods, including surface and structure modifications of HNTs.
  • Analyzing the physicochemical properties of HNTs that enable these modifications.
  • Compiling and categorizing personalized bio-applications based on the roles of modified HNTs.

Main Results:

  • Detailed overview of surface and structure modification techniques applicable to HNTs.
  • Demonstrated correlation between HNT properties and specific functionalization outcomes.
  • Highlighted successful personalized bio-applications such as anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, cancer theranostics, bone regeneration, and biosensing.

Conclusions:

  • Functionalized Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) represent a promising avenue for tailored biomedical solutions.
  • Strategic modification of HNTs based on their inherent properties is key to unlocking personalized bio-applications.
  • Future research should focus on further refining HNT functionalization for specific, high-impact biological applications.