NaturalNano files application in natural nanotube area

Dr. Cathy A. Fleischer, NaturalNano's chief technology officer, a polymer chemist and former R&D Director at Eastman Kodak Company, announced that NaturalNano has filed a U.S. patent application for advances in the production of nanocomposites (nanotechnology) in the polymers and plastics industry.

The specially treated halloysite nanotubes eliminate the need for exfoliation, an additional production step required with traditional nanoclay materials. Exfoliation involves separating layers of clay with chemicals and other processing steps. If incomplete, exfoliation may result in non-uniformity, or weak spots in the plastic, which can lead to brittle failure.


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