Miguel A Soto

Dec 11, 2023 | pubs.rsc.org | Miguel A Soto |Mark J. MacLachlan

Responsive macrocyclic and supramolecular structures powered by platinum Humankind's manipulation of platinum dates back more than two millennia to burial objects. Since then, its use has evolved from purely decorative purposes in jewelry to more functional applications such as in catalysts, pharmaceuticals, and bioimaging agents.

Aug 31, 2023 | pubs.rsc.org | Huan Gao |Nanjing Normal |Miguel A Soto

Cellulose nanocrystal/halloysite nanotube composite aerogels for water purification† The quest for advanced water purification technologies has been vigorous over recent decades, motivated by the promise of ever more efficient, greener, and affordable tools. Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are naturally-occurring materials that have shown potential as dye sorbents.

May 2, 2023 | pubs.rsc.org | Huan Gao |Nanjing Normal |Miguel A Soto

Halloysite nanotubes enhance the mechanical properties and thermal stability of iridescent cellulose nanocrystal films† Huan Gao, ab   Miguel A. Soto, a   Joanna K. Szymkowiak,a   Lucas J. Andrew, a   Wadood Y. Hamad c  and  Mark J. MacLachlan *adef   Abstract Films of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) with chiral nematic organization can show vivid iridescence that arises from their hierarchical structure.