Published : 2015-06-30

Halloysite nanotubes as polyolefin fillers

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Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are a promising type of naturally occurring fillers for polymers. We review the recent progress in HNTs characterization, methods of their modification, as well as the morphology and mechanical properties of polyolefin/HNT nanocomposites. Modified HNTs well dispersed in a polyolefin matrix bring an improvement to the mechanical properties of nanocomposites. It seems that the connection of well-known advantages of polyolefins with unique properties of HNTs may result in the large-scale utilization of this type nanocomposite.


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Szpilska, K., Czaja, K., & Kudła, S. (2015). Halloysite nanotubes as polyolefin fillers. Polimery, 60(6), 359-371. https://doi.org/10.14314/polimery.2015.359