Halloysite nanotube/polyelectrolyte hybrids as adsorbents for the quick removal of dyes from aqueous solution

Abstract

Novel organic/inorganic hybrids composed of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) and a cationicpolymer were prepared through a simple mixing method. The hybrids provide more gaps for water permeation than the pristine HNTs when used as column adsorbents, and quick dye removal from polluted water was achieved.