Halloysite Nanotubes in Industrial Materials: Composites, Coatings, and Catalysis
Almost everything written about nanoclay assumes a platelet. Halloysite does not fit that assumption, and a good deal of confusion follows …
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Most nanoclay work uses purified natural bentonite, and for good reason: it is abundant, inexpensive, and has a high aspect ratio. But …
Barrier Testing: How OTR and WVTR Are Actually Measured
Barrier improvement is the headline claim for nanoclay in packaging, and it is the claim most often quoted without stating test conditions. …