Thiahelicene-grafted halloysite nanotubes: Characterization, biological studies and pH triggered release

• Published in: Applied surface science Vol. 520; p. 146351
• Main Authors: Taroni, Tommaso, Cauteruccio, Silvia, Vago, Riccardo, Franchi, Stefano, Barbero, Nadia, Licandro, Emanuela, Ardizzone, Silvia, Meroni, Daniela
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.08.2020
• Subjects: Halloysite nanotubes; Helicene; Nanocarrier; NEXAFS; Triggered release; Helicene; NEXAFS; Nanocarrier; Triggered release; Halloysite nanotubes

[Display omitted] •Thiahelicene was covalently bound to halloysite nanotubes as new drug delivery system.•Grafting mode and release mechanism were studied by combined surface spectroscopies.•Thermal and spectroscopic methods clarified surface density and molecule orientation.•pH-dependent release of...