A deep delve into the chemistry and biocompatibility of halloysite nanotubes: A new perspective on an idiosyncratic nanocarrier for delivering drugs and biologics.

HNTs have garnered a substantial amount of scientific interest over the years owing to its green nature, unique surface chemistry and the ability to load any guest molecule. These nanostructures are biocompatible and are thus perfect nanocarriers for the delivery of drugs and therapeutic biologics. However, in order to fully achieve its potential as a nanocarrier, several nuances to its surface chemistry and release kinetics must be kept in mind.