Abstract:

The structure and properties of the halloysite nanotubes（HNTs）were introduced. More emphasis was put on the advantage of HNTs in comparing with carbon nanotubes. The modifying methods with organic reagents were described. The applications of HNTs in polymer nanocomposites were reviewed．The preparing methods and properties of the nanocomposites with HNTs and polyolefin，polyamide，natural rubber were illustrated emphatically. In addition，the application feasibility of HNTs in foam area was indicated. The direction of future research about HNTs in polymer nanocomposites was pointed out．

摘要：

介绍了埃洛石纳米管（HNTs）的结构和性质，着重说明了相比碳纳米管HNTs具有的优势。详述了利用有机试剂对埃洛石进行改性的方法和取得的效果。综述了HNTs在高分子纳米复合材料领域中的研究和应用进展情况，重点阐述了HNTs/聚烯烃、HNTs/聚酰胺、HNTs/天然橡胶等复合材料的制备方法及性能对比效果；探讨了HNTs在泡沫塑料领域应用的可行性。指出了HNTs在改性高分子纳米复合材料领域的发展方向，并对其研究前景进行了展望。