Showing papers in "Applied Clay Science in 2022"

TL;DR: In this paper , the effects of the silica-to-sodium oxide (SiO2-toNa2O) molar ratios of alkaline solutions on the static mechanical properties of reinforced granite residual soil and the effect of fiber type on the impact resistance of reinforced GRS are discussed.

TL;DR: In this paper , a review aims to assess recent literature on clays and clay minerals composites including bentonite, montmorillonite and kaolinite intercalated with carbonaceous, metals, metal oxides, chitosan and polymeric materials and appraise their adsorption performance towards organic water pollutants.

TL;DR: In this paper , the effects of organic matter, clay minerals and organo-clay composites on pore structure and pore complexity of marine Longmaxi shale (LMX shale) and continental Ziliujing shale (ZLJ shale) were investigated qualitatively and quantitatively by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), N2 adsorption experiment with Frenkel-Halsey-Hill (FHH) model.

TL;DR: In this paper , three-dimensional diatomite was decorated with a two-dimensional layered double hydroxides nanosheet to produce magnetic DE@NiFe LDH by a one-step hydrothermal method.

TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive literature search was conducted to provide an overview of the most recent and significant insights on the functionalization of clay-based nanocomposites with natural additives extracted from plants or active compounds isolated from those extracts.

TL;DR: In this paper , various antimicrobial nanocomposite and hybrid materials developed through incorporation of Sep and Pal with myriad antimicrobial agents such as metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, metal ions, antibiotics, essential oils, surfactants, and biopolymers with improved physicochemical properties as well as enhanced antimicrobial activities were discussed.

TL;DR: In this paper , a comprehensive literature search was conducted to provide an overview of the most recent and significant insights on the functionalization of clay-based nanocomposites with natural additives extracted from plants or active compounds isolated from those extracts.

TL;DR: In this article , coal gangue from the Jungar coalfield, Inner Mongolia, China, was characterized and activated thermally at 500 °C-1000 °C, and the effects of thermal activation conditions on the phase and structural changes of the minerals were investigated.

TL;DR: In this paper , Montmorillonite nanosheet/poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid)/sodium alginate hydrogel beads with high handle capacity towards dyes effluent was investigated.

TL;DR: In this article , a new nanocatalyst system with economical, environmental, moisture, and air-stable features was developed through immobilization of Pd nanoparticles (Pd NPs) on Schiff base-functionalized Zn-Al layered double hydroxide (ZnAl LDH-Sch).

TL;DR: In this article , the Taguchi method was used to obtain an IY of 97.1 ± 0.10% with a mass activity (AtD) of 83.81 ± 0 0.50 U/g for the hydrolysis of p -nitrophenyl butyrate.

TL;DR: In this article , multifunctional composite materials with controlled release, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties were prepared through encapsulation of oregano essential oil (OEO) into diatomaceous earth (DE) and halloysite nanotubes (Hal).

TL;DR: In this article , an in-depth revision of the surface properties of palygorskite is done, showing that the high variability found cannot be explained only by the number of impurities or by differences in the analysis conditions.

TL;DR: In this paper , NiFe LDH is synthesized and exfoliated into positively charged nanosheets, followed by assembling with negatively charged carbon nanotubes (CNTs).

TL;DR: In this paper, NiFe LDH is synthesized and exfoliated into positively charged nanosheets, followed by assembling with negatively charged carbon nanotubes (CNTs).

TL;DR: In this article, an in-depth revision of the surface properties of palygorskite is done, showing that the high variability found cannot be explained only by the number of impurities or by differences in the analysis conditions.

TL;DR: In this article , a green, cheap clay based halloysite (Hal) nano-formulation with release capability of Dex at such interactive pH condition was identified, which is used in drug regimen for treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

TL;DR: In this paper , the first known alkali activation of a raw clay and waste clay brick mixture using the solid to liquid ratios of 2.33 and 2.78 was presented, and several experimental sets were prepared to harden under varying conditions (2-4 days drying in 60 °C-70 °C and 3 h steam-curing).

TL;DR: In this paper , a mild and cost-efficient chemical route is developed to synthesize Si nanosheets from vermiculite via a preliminary chemical delamination assisted with low-temperature aluminothermic reduction in a eutectic molten salt system.

TL;DR: In this article , a new core-shell composite (GCS@LDH) was prepared by in-situ growth of MgAl layered double hydroxide (MgAl LDH) plates on the wrinkled surface of crosslinked chitosan (CS) microsphere, which applied for nitrate removal.

TL;DR: In this paper , the authors studied the synergistic self-assembly of nanosilica and sepiolite in the generation of a cooperative hybrid filler network in rubber-based composites, in connection with material performance for tires application.

TL;DR: In this article , a green kaolin@Fe-Mn binary (hydr)oxides composites (BKFMs) synthesized by iron oxidizing bacteria (IOB) mediation was developed to simultaneously remove Sb and As.

TL;DR: In this paper , a 1.5 wt% Kaol-GLY was introduced into layers of kaolinite and replaced to further enhance flame retardancy and thermal stability properties of polypropylene (PP) containing intumescent flame-retardant (IFR) composite after deeply characterized and analyzed.

TL;DR: In this article , the influence of ultrasound-assisted and conventional adsorption processes as two commonly used agitation techniques on the adsorptive removal of Reactive Red 120 dye onto Nickel Iron-Layered Double Hydroxides/Activated Carbon (NiFe LDH/AC) nanosheets from wastewater and river water were studied.

TL;DR: In this article , the electrospun filter membranes were developed through incorporating the halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) and zinc oxide nanoparticles with the polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibers.

TL;DR: In this paper , a double-layer aerogel with montmorillonite (Mt) and MoS2 integrated layered structure has been fabricated for stable and efficient solar steam generation.

TL;DR: In this paper , the molecular-level interfacial configuration and dominant reaction mechanism for BPA and BPS adsorption on montmorillonite (MMT) remains poorly understood.

TL;DR: In this paper , a review of the use of layered materials such as clay minerals, layered double hydroxides, and layered hydroxide salts to improve the corrosion protection of metallic surfaces is presented, indicating promising and underexplored possibilities for future development trends in using layered materials for corrosion protection applications.