Internally modified halloysite nanotubes as inorganic nanocontainers for a flame retardant

Hui Jing, Yuji Higaki, Wei Ma, Hui Wu, Weng On Yah, Hideyuki Otsuka, Yuri M. Lvov, Atsushi Takahara

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Abstract

We have selectively hydrophobized halloysite nanotube lumens for efficient loading with a flame retardant for controlled releasing composite materials. The inner lumen of octadecylphosphonic- acid-modified halloysite was loaded with hydrophobic bisphenol-A bis(diphenyl phosphate). This flame retardant was released from the clay nanotubes in linear fashion over 60 h demonstrating the system potential utility as effective nanocontainers for smart composite systems.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)121-123
Number of pages3
JournalChemistry Letters
Volume42
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Chemistry(all)

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