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ArticleHeliyon2024

Impact of thermal treatment on halloysite nanotubes: A combined experimental-computational approach.

Ahmed Abotaleb, Ivan Gladich, Kamal Mroue, Nada Abounahia, Alaa Alkhateeb, Abdulaziz Al-Shammari, Yongfeng Tong, Dema Al-Masri, Alessandro Sinopoli

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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9 authors.

Ahmed AbotalebQatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, P.O. Box 34110, Doha, Qatar.
Ivan GladichQatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, P.O. Box 34110, Doha, Qatar.
Kamal MroueHBKU Core Laboratories, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, P.O. Box 34110, Doha, Qatar.
Nada AbounahiaQatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, P.O. Box 34110, Doha, Qatar.
Alaa AlkhateebQatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, P.O. Box 34110, Doha, Qatar.
Abdulaziz Al-ShammariHBKU Core Laboratories, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, P.O. Box 34110, Doha, Qatar.
Yongfeng TongHBKU Core Laboratories, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, P.O. Box 34110, Doha, Qatar.
Dema Al-MasriEarthna Center for a Sustainable Future, Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar.
Alessandro SinopoliQatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, P.O. Box 34110, Doha, Qatar.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are naturally occurring aluminosilicate minerals, known for their unique tubular structure, which have garnered significant interest for a wide range of applications. This study explores the morphological changes of HNTs when subjected to thermal treatment ranging from 25 °C to 1100 °C using a combination of experimental characterization techniques and molecular dynamics simulations. Techniques such as solid-state NMR (SSNMR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area measurements, and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) were employed to analyse the structural evolution. The results reveal two major transitions: the first occurring between 400 and 500 °C, corresponding to the release of intercalated water and partial distortion of the HNT structure, and the second occurring between 900 and 1000 °C, marked by the collapse of the tubular structure and the exposure of alumina on the surface. These findings provide significant insights into the thermal stability of HNTs, informing future applications, especially in high-temperature environments.

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27Al NMR29Si NMRCalcinationhalloysitemolecular dynamics

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PMID39553564
PMCPMC11565379

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