ABSTRACT
The book provides a wide introduction on history, minerology, geology, and the characteristics and application of different natural nanotubes. It is the first comprehensive book to discuss natural nanotubes, particularly halloysite nanotubes. The book will be useful mainly for postgraduate students and researchers working on the application of natu
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part I: THE MAJOR NANOTUBULAR MINERALS AND THEIR STRUCTURES
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Part II: THE IDENTIFICATION AND NOMENCLATURE OF NATURAL MINERAL NANOTUBES (A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE)
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Part III: MINERALOGY, GEOLOGY AND OCCURRENCE OF NATURAL MINERAL NANOTUBES
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Part Iv: APPLICATIONS OF NATURAL MINERAL NANOTUBES IN NANOCOMPOSITES
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Part V: BIOPOLYMER COMPOSITES OF NATURAL MINERAL NANOTUBES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS
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Part VI: MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF HALLOYSITE AND OTHER NANOTUBES
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Part VII: MODIFICATION OF NATURAL MINERAL NANOTUBES
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Part VIII: NATURAL MINERAL NANOTUBES AS NANOREACTORS USED IN INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS
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Part IX: MEDICAL AND HEALTH APPLICATIONS OF NATURAL MINERAL NANOTUBES AND THEIR HEALTH PROBLEMS
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Part X: FINAL REMARKS
