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Halloysite nanotubes as sustainable nanofiller for paper consolidation and protection

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We investigated the filling process of cellulose-based paper with natural clay nanotubes and their mixtures with hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) that is commonly used as glue and consolidant for degraded paper. A comprehensive characterization of the materials was carried out through morphology, wettability, thermal degradation, and tensile properties. The treatment with halloysite nanotubes generated a decrease of the paper mechanical performance and did not alter the thermal properties. The co-presence of HPC and nanoparticles generated a more uniform nanotubes distribution in the paper fibrous structure and a significant enhancement of both the mechanical properties and the surface hydrophobicity with respect to the HPC treatment. This work proposes the use of halloysite/HPC mixture in a new protocol for paper consolidation and represents a starting point to develop, with a biocompatible approach, smart composite material in which the nanotube cavity is filled with active species for paper protection or active response to external stimuli.

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The work was financially supported by the University of Palermo, PRIN 2010-2011 (prot. 2010329WPF) and FIRB 2012 (prot. RBFR12ETL5).

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    Giuseppe Cavallaro, Giuseppe Lazzara, Stefana Milioto & Filippo Parisi

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Cavallaro, G., Lazzara, G., Milioto, S. et al. Halloysite nanotubes as sustainable nanofiller for paper consolidation and protection. J Therm Anal Calorim 117, 1293–1298 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-014-3865-5

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