Gold nanorods (NRs), pseudo-one-dimensional rod-shaped nanoparticles (NPs), have
become one of the burgeoning materials in the recent years due to their anisotropic shape …

Gold is a multifunctional material that has been utilized in medicinal applications for
centuries because it has been recognized for its bacteriostatic, anticorrosive, and …

Photothermal therapy (PTT) is recognized as a promising approach for cancer theranostics
via the nonradiative conversion of light into heat energy. PTT treatment is able to reduce the …

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), a traditional mineral Chinese medicine, have been used to
stop bleeding for thousands of years. However, the coagulation mechanisms of HNTs and …

Medical mineralogy explores the interactions between natural minerals and living organisms
such as cells, tissues, and organs and develops therapeutic and diagnostic applications in …

Cancer remains one of the deadliest diseases, and its effective diagnosis and treatment
remains challenging; therefore, progress in earlier detection and improved therapeutics are …

The numerous biological applications of nanoparticles in general and nano-clays in
particular are rooted in understanding and harnessing their dynamic nano-bio interface …

The use of synthetic materials and the attention towards environmental hazards and toxicity
impose the development of green composites with natural origins. Clay is one of the …

This work proposes a novel protocol for the fabrication of halloysite based geopolymers
filled with beeswax microparticles obtained from Pickering emulsions. The actual filling of …

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are naturally aluminosilicate clay minerals that have the
benefits of large surface areas, high mechanical properties, easy functionalization, and high …