Nanocontainers for drug delivery systems: A review of Halloysite nanotubes and their properties

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are known as inexpensive and available nanomaterials that are rich in functionality, environmentally benign, and also safe and easy to process. As well, good particle size (i.e. nanoscale) and perfect tubular microstructures of these materials make them to be used extensively as drug carriers. Also, the unique physical and chemical properties of their internal and external surfaces are the greatest priority for the drug encapsulation controlling and releasing. In this review, is tried to emphasis on the main properties of HNTs to manage and develop effective drug delivery tools in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields.

Automated summary

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are inexpensive and readily available nanomaterials with rich functionality. Their nanoscale particle size and perfect tubular microstructures make them ideal drug carriers. The unique physical and chemical properties of their surfaces play a crucial role in drug encapsulation and release.