Applied Clay Science

Papers
(The median citation count of Applied Clay Science is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
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Comparative crystal chemistry of monovalent cation-exchanged birnessite117
Nano-enhanced thermo-mechanical properties of ethylene vinyl acetate with intumescent agent and organoclays97
Improving the flame retardancy and thermal stability of polypropylene composites via introducing glycine intercalated kaolinite compounds96
Modified natural mineral with a biogenic compound to control microbial growth in waterborne paint90
Eco-friendly all-inorganic CsPbX3 (X = Cl, Br, and I) perovskite nanocrystals in pyrophyllite for bright white light-emitting diodes88
Reply to comments on: Synthesis and characterization of a novel nickel pillared-clay catalyst: In-situ carbon nanotube–clay hybrid nanofiller from Ni-PILC80
In-depth insights into transformation mechanism of synthetic saponite to amorphous silica under acid attack79
Statistical significance of curing variables on geopolymerization of mining by-product untreated clay69
One-pot synthesis of Mg Al layered double hydroxides (LDH) from weathered tropical soils67
Development of Pickering emulsion from polycationic montmorillonite nanoclay65
Preparation and characterization of manganese oxides supported on functionalized halloysite nanotubes with enhanced catalytic oxidation for toluene65
Facile modification of sepiolite and its application in wear-resistant and superhydrophobic epoxy coatings by mimicking the structure of shark skin64
Synergy of palygorskite supported polyaniline and MoS2 for improvement of Li S Battery performance62
Rare earth modification of smectites and their use in luminescent up-conversion emission61
Triplet-triplet annihilation up-conversion of cationic iridium(III) complex solubilized by organically-modified hectorite in a green solvent61
Insights into the adsorption behaviour and mechanism of tetracycline on rectorite mineral: Influence of surface and structure evolution56
Preparation and characterization of titania supported on layered double hydroxide precipitated on glass fiber cloth56
Light-driven C1 Chemical Conversion with LDH-based Nanomaterials56
Holographic characterization of typical silicate minerals by terahertz time-domain spectroscopy55
Adsorption behaviors and atomistic mechanisms of iodate and iodide on hollow spherical allophane nanoparticles54
Ultrasonic disaggregation of mixed-dimensional palygorskite clay for improving ABS resin properties53
CeO2/Ni-Al layered double hydroxide composite electrode for the enhancement of specific capacitance and capacitance retention performance50
Self-assembly of Fe-MOF on vermiculite nanosheets with enhanced catalytic activity49
Fate of silicon in tropical agricultural soil clays using XANES spectroscopy49
Nano structure of CO2-Brine-Kaolinite Interface: Implications for CO2 Geological Sequestration49
Molecular insights into the freezing process of water on the basal surface of muscovite mica46
Geopolymer-hydrotalcite hybrid beads by ionotropic gelation46
Difference in expansion and dehydration behaviors between NH4- and K-montmorillonite45
Rheology and yielding transitions in mixed kaolinite/bentonite suspensions45
Novel Ca-SLS-LDH nanocomposites obtained via lignosulfonate modification for corrosion protection of steel bars in simulated concrete pore solution44
Temperature effects on water retention behaviour and structural evolution of GMZ bentonite pellet mixtures44
Thermal stability of artificial radiation-induced defects in kaolinite: Enhancing EPR dating protocol43
Thermal activation of kaolinite through potassium acetate intercalation: A structural and reactivity study43
A novel montmorillonite-based room temperature phosphorescence material by host-guest system42
Obtaining and characterization of bentonite organophilic incorporated with geranyl acetate and its application as mycotoxins’ binder in simulated gastrointestinal fluids42
Mechanical properties of defective kaolinite in tension and compression: A molecular dynamics study42
The reversibility of interlayer ion fixation in the smectite of BCV 2017 bentonite during long-term heating in air at 200 °C, a detailed mineralogical study42
Mechanical and thermal properties of geopolymers derived from metakaolin with iron mine waste42
Chitosan-Pd0 nanoparticles encapsulated in Al, Co-pillared montmorillonite by one-pot process41
Unique reaction of layered double hydroxides with 4-chlorobutyric acid41
Structural defect-induced white light emission from synthetic Zn-rich trioctahedral smectite41
Halloysite nanotubes/Keratin composites for wool treatment40
Efficient removal of Pb(II) and Hg(II) with eco-friendly polyaspartic acid/ layered double hydroxide by host-guest interaction40
Sulfate-loaded layered double oxide: A bifunctional adsorbent for simultaneous purification of metal ion and anionic dye40
Dispersing sepiolite crystal bundles into nanofibers under expansion effect via steam pressure change and vacuum freeze-drying processes40
Correlation between the triplet state energy of organic guests and the photoluminescence of Eu3+ and Tb3+ in layered yttrium hydroxide host39
Assessment of temperature effect on bentonite microstructure deformability39
Polymerization regenerating Ca-zeolite by calcium inducing halloysite for enhancing toxic metal ions removal39
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Evaluation of changes in buffer properties from an in-situ engineered barrier experiment39
Kinetics and mechanism of anion exchange in layered double hydroxide nanoparticle39
Preparation of phosphorus-containing organic-hybrid layered double hydroxide as a flame retardant for thermoplastic polyurethane38
Trivalent lanthanide sorption onto illite in the presence of carbonate: A study combining thermodynamic sorption modeling, time-resolved laser fluorescence spectroscopy, and parallel factor analysis38
Calcination treatment of CoFe-layered double hydroxide enables enhanced chemodynamic and photothermal effects for antibacterial and antitumor applications37
Experimental and modelling study of the interaction of bentonite with alkaline water37
Fluorination of (Mg,Cu,Al,Fe)-based LDHs template for conversion materials usable in all-solid state lithium metal batteries37
Sustainable utilization of clay minerals-rich engineering muck via alkali activation: Optimization of pore structure by thermal treatment37
Acid etching halloysite loaded cobalt boride material for supercapacitor electrode application36
Influence of halloysite nanotubes/microfibrillated cellulose on pine leaves waste based ethylene scavenging composite paper for food packaging applications36
Effect of the dispersion state of minerals on the properties of cellulose nanofiber-based composite films35
Absorption of essential oils in Laponite: Stability enhancement and structural characteristics35
Particle size distribution and crystallinity as indicators of kaolinite genesis34
Preparation, characterization and antibacterial activities of bio-based schiff base Copper Complex intercalated montmorillonite34
Electronic interaction between biochar and montmorillonite toward enhanced peroxymonosulfate activation34
Palygorskite-based self-separable nano-adsorbent for wastewater treatment33
Study on corrosion and wear resistance of Ni-Zn-Al hydrotalcite film on Aluminum alloy surface33
NHC-heterocycle carbene gold catalyst intercalated in Layered Double Hydroxides as reusable hybrid catalyst in acidic medium33
Transformation of inherent microorganisms in Wyoming-type bentonite and their effects on structural iron33
Ternary layered double hydroxide/3-amino1H-1,2,4-triazole for high-efficiency removal of copper metal ions. The experimental, possible mechanism, sustainable use of waste, and safety study33
Bentonite-Chitosan composites or beads for lead (Pb) adsorption: Design, preparation, and characterisation33
Understanding the thermal activation behavior of montmorillonite and kaolinite at atomic level by ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulations33
Microstructure and properties of halloysite nanotubes and modification methods: A comprehensive review33
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Luminescence Boosting after adding Quaternary ammonium/Phosphine Cations to Europium (III) Laponite Clay32
The preparation of high-yield uniform nanotubes from coal-measure kaolinite32
Hybridization of quinacridone and synthetic hectorite and the photoluminescence quenching by metal ions32
Synthesis of 3-hydroxybutyraldehyde over highly stable solid base catalysts prepared from layered double hydroxides31
Interactions of layered clay minerals with water-soluble polymers; structural design and functions30
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Friction influence on constant volume saturation of bentonite mixed pellet-block samples, a numerical analysis30
Intercalation of atorvastatin and valsartan into Mg Al layered double hydroxide host using a restacking procedure30
Pressure-induced structural modifications of imogolite nanotubes and of their methylated analogues30
Enhanced bifunctional adsorption of anionic and cationic pollutants by MgAl LDH nanosheets modified montmorillonite via acid-salt activation30
Electrochemically-deposited NiAl-layered double hydroxide/Ni electrocatalysts for enhanced magnetic water oxidation30
Phase transformations of (Co Mg1-)3Si2O5(OH)4 phyllosilicate nanoscrolls upon heating in Ar, O2 and H2 containing atmospheres30
A new method for reducing impurities in clay minerals29
Polymer-incorporated modified halloysite nanotubes for efficient CO2/N2 separation29
Comparative study of laterite and metakaolin/hematite-based geopolymers: Effect of iron source and alkalization29
Ciprofloxacin carrier systems based on hectorite/halloysite hybrid hydrogels for potential wound healing applications29
New insight into methane hydrate formation at clay-geofluid interface in natural kaolinite-stacking sediments29
Electrochemical capacitance of clay minerals by diamine modification29
The homogenisation behaviour of BCV bentonite – A laboratory and numerical study29
Preparation of modified halloysite nanotubes@Ag3PO4/polyacrylonitrile electrospinning membranes for highly efficient air filtration and disinfection28
Effect of the particle size on the reactivity of MgO-Al2O3 hydrating mixtures: A long-term kinetic investigation of hydrotalcite synthesis28
Efficient adsorption of Cu(II), Pb(II) and Ni(II) from waste water by PANI@APTS-magnetic attapulgite composites28
Effects of adding curcumin-loaded halloysite nanotubes to Nile tilapia skin gelatin film re-crosslinked with tannic acid28
High-pressure Raman scattering and X-ray diffraction study of kaolinite, Al2Si2O5(OH)428
Enhancing reactivity in muscovitic clays: Mechanical activation as a sustainable alternative to thermal activation for cement production28
Novel bio-derived phytic acid and melamine interlayered/surface dual modified layered double hydroxide by one-pot method and its highly efficient flame retardant performance for polypropylene28
Clay mineral products for improving environmental quality28
Ionic liquid functionalized halloysite nanotube applied as electrode modifier for trace level determination of caffeic acid27
Corrigendum to “Durable nanofibrous matrices augmented with hydrotalcite-like compounds for cutaneous regeneration of burn wounds” [Applied Clay Science 187 (2020) /105476]27
Effect of super-absorbent polymer on swelling pressure of compacted bentonite infiltrated by alkaline solutions27
Instant formation of AlN whiskers and monocrystalline silicon with the separation of silicon and aluminum elements from 7 Å halloysite during thermite reduction27
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Development of carbon-coated aluminosilicate nanolayers composite shape-stabilized phase change materials with enhanced photo-thermal conversion and thermal storage27
Enhanced dispersing properties of kaolin due to high-strength kneading process27
An evaluation of the consistency of data and models for performance assessment: Divalent metal sorption on montmorillonite27
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Catalytic activity of K10 montmorillonite in the chemical vapor deposition of multi-wall carbon nanotubes from methane27
Influence of head group structure of cationic surfactants on the desorption of cesium from clays and clay minerals27
Prospects and limitations of a clay-enabled pre-concentration method for spectrophotometric quantification27
Hydrothermal in situ synthesis of high-crystallinity layered double hydroxide on electrospun polyacrylonitrile non-woven membrane: Application as anion capture filter27
Enhancing aqueous carbonation via co-milled serpentine and wollastonite: Effects of mechanochemical activation26
Glauconite applications in agriculture: A review of recent advances26
Biodegradable layered double hydroxide based polymeric films for sustainable food packaging applications26
PEGylated green halloysite/spinel ferrite nanocomposites for pH sensitive delivery of dexamethasone: A potential pulmonary drug delivery treatment option for COVID-1926
CO2 fixation mechanism of kaolin treated with organic amines at varied temperatures and pressure26
Exploration of adsorption properties of organic corrosion inhibitors on layered double hydroxide nanosheet: A molecular dynamics simulation study26
Bentonite clay modification and the application in low solid phase drilling fluids for marine hydrate-bearing formation26
Release of metal elements from clays during elution with EDTA: Insights into the side effects of washing contaminated sites25
Preparation and characterization of Kaolinite supported lanthanum-hydroxide and its improvements for natural rubber composites25
An experimental study on thermal relaxation of BCV bentonite25
Structural and morphological properties of in-situ biosynthesis of biocompatible bacterial cellulose/Laponite nanocomposites25
Nucleation and dissociation of carbon dioxide hydrate in the inter- and intra-particle pores of dioctahedral smectite: Mechanistic insights from molecular dynamics simulations25
Reaction mechanism and mechanical properties of geopolymer based on kaolinitic coal tailings25
Recent advances on nanohybrid systems constituting clay–chitosan with organic molecules – A review25
Multifunctional halloysite and hectorite catalysts for effective transformation of biomass to biodiesel25
Low-cost and high-safety montmorillonite-based solid electrolyte for lithium metal batteries25
From Stromboli ashes to corrensite by hydrothermal synthesis: Hydrogeological inputs into Mars history25
Bio-based adenosine triphosphate pillared layered double hydroxide for enhancing flame retardancy of polypropylene25
Genesis of alunite-bearing kaolin deposit in Mudamköy member of the Miocene Göbel Formation, Mustafakemalpaşa (Bursa), Turkey24
Incorporation of amine-grafted halloysite nanotube to electrospun nanofibrous membranes of chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol) for Cd (II) and Pb(II) removal24
Synthesis and ionic conductivity of novel high charged tetrasilisic type micas24
Transforming waste into beauty: Sustainable clay mask formulations using ornamental stone processing waste24
Luminescence of rare earth 3D hydroxide framework Eu3+-doped and its application in dye adsorption tests24
Fabrication and characterization of metakaolin-based fiber reinforced fire resistant geopolymer24
Bimetallic organic framework-derived nanocages loaded with phosphorus-containing compound for flame-retardant epoxy composites24
Hexavalent chromium adsorption by tetrahexylphosphonium modified beidellite clay24
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Design and assessment of highly stable norfloxacin/ Ca-montmorillonite (STx-1b) as oral beads24
Structure investigation of a Laponite-NaCl dispersion induced by desiccation in a confined geometry using SAXS24
Evaluating two series of layered double hydroxides in the fight against microorganisms24
Engineering binary-network structured montmorillonite/silica composite aerogels with improved mechanical strength as water-resistant thermal insulators24
Berthierine authigenesis as grain pseudomorph? A new insight from the early Maastrichtian Kallankurichchi Formation, India24
Multi-site nanocomposite sorbent for simultaneous removal of diverse micropollutants from treated wastewater24
Interfacial chemical bonds enhanced photocatalytic performance of kaolinite/NiFe layered double oxide heterostructure for photocatalytic activated peroxymonosulfate23
Use of response surface methodology to optimize triclosan adsorption on alumina pillared clays in a fixed-bed column for applications in solid-phase extraction23
Rheology of aqueous suspensions of montmorillonite/ gum arabic /electrolyte23
Properties of iron-functionalized organoclays. Consequences for pertechnetate sequestration23
Catechol‑iron-clay surface complexation enriches radical formation and efficiency in heterogeneous Fenton reactions23
Rehydroxylation of calcined swellable clay minerals at ambient conditions23
Assessing the influence of isotopic composition of water on that of clay minerals during chemical treatments23
Removal of aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone by clay mineral materials: In the animal industry and environment23
Advances in Layered double Hydroxide-based Materials for CO2 Electroreduction: A Comprehensive Review of recent Research Progress23
Paraffin@Hectorite/water phase change fluid with sustainable suspension stability and efficient heat dissipation23
Water adsorption behaviour on (001) pyrophyllite surface from ab initio Density Functional Theory simulations22
Design and preparation of palygorskite supported bimetallic palladium‑cerium catalysts for efficient catalytic combustion of toluene22
Adsorption of hydrated Al3+ on the kaolinite (001) surface: A density functional theory study22
Insights into the role of calcination temperature and NaOH dosage in producing supplementary cementitious materials from low-grade clay via alkali-thermal-fusion22
Significantly improving the colloidal stability of selenium disulfide in water and antifungal activity by using palygorskite clay22
Intercalation of carbamide to globular glauconite by chemical processing for the creation of slow-release nanocomposites22
A predictive model for calculating the electrostatic intercalation efficiency of methotrexate-loaded laponite dependent on clay concentration and pH built from binding constants22
Nanoscale chemomechanical variations of montmorillonite induced by the specificity of counterions—An in situ XRD and AFM study22
Mica-based triboelectric nanogenerators for energy harvesting22
Physicochemical properties of clayey deposits slurry treated by lime-activated ISSA and GGBS considering seawater salinity effect21
Nanoscale friction characteristics of hydrated montmorillonites using molecular dynamics21
Fabrication and evaluation of antibacterial properties of Cu2O/sepiolite-PVA nanocomposite hydrogels against multidrug-resistant bacteria21
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Controlling clay slips with a process vibrational viscometer21
Boosting photocatalytic hydrogen evolution over CdS/MoS2 on the graphene/montmorillonite composites21
An asymmetric clay film for smart moisture actuators: Film actuation and characterization21
An acid-free short-flow process for high-quality separation of kaolinite in coal waste rock: Based on mineralogical determinations21
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Halloysite nanotubes supported copper oxide composites used as efficient catalysts for bisphenol A removal21
Performance and mechanism of the controllable gaseous ClO2 generation with modified sepiolite-based porous materials21
Effect of the different types of Sn-precursors on the properties of Sn FeMgAl-LDH samples21
Fabrication and evaluation of combined 3D printed/pamidronate-layered double hydroxides enriched electrospun scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications21
The multidisciplinary science of applied clay research: A 2021–2023 bibliographic analysis21
Adsorption and diffusion of selenite on Boda Claystone Formation21
Recycling mining and construction wastes as temper in clay bricks21
Oil-based drilling fluid inspired by paints recipes21
Innovative membrane containing iron-based layered double hydroxide intercalated with phyto therapeutic diterpenoid20
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Cation adsorption at permanently (montmorillonite) and variably (quartz) charged mineral surfaces: Mechanisms and forces from subatomic scale20
Bentonite swelling pressure response to temperature change20
Adsorption properties of fly ash–clay composites from Central European localities: Case study20
Halloysite-based aerogels by bidirectional freezing with mechanical properties, thermal insulation and flame retardancy20
Differences in the dynamic behavior of Cd2+ on different clay mineral (001) surfaces under the effect of electric field20
Polymer intercalation synthesis of glycoboehmite nanosheets20
The evidence for survival of high-grade diagenesis by dioctahedral vermiculite, as exemplified by upper Triassic rocks of the Tomanová Formation, Tatra Mountains Poland20
Significantly improved stabilization of glycoside hydrolases important in food industry by immobilization onto appropriately modified beidellite20
Effects of montmorillonite charge reduction on the high-temperature/high-pressure pyrolysis of organic matter20
Tuning the synthesis of aluminosilicates to enhance metal cation uptake for heavy metal immobilization20
Hydraulic conductivity, microstructure and texture of compacted claystone/ bentonite mixtures saturated with different solutions20
The different effects of sulfate on the adsorption of REEs on kaolinite and ferrihydrite20
A protocol for the extraction of viable bacteria for identification of bacterial communities in bentonite20
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Construction of spherical montmorillonite supported Cu-based catalyst doping with a covalent organic framework for 4-nitrophenol removal20
On the influence of synthetic parameters on the properties and aldol condensation performance of the MgAl mixed oxides and rehydrated hydrotalcites20
Designing general use cement with calcined illite and limestone filler20
Evolution of kaolinite morphology upon exfoliation and dissolution: Evidence for nanoscale layer thinning in metakaolin20
Intercalating assembly of NiFe LDH nanosheets/CNTs composite as high-performance electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction20
Magnetite-facilitated growth of a layered double hydroxide film on steel for improved anti-corrosion19
Polymer-modified halloysite nanotubes with high adhesion and UV-shielding properties for chlopyrifos application on cotton leaves19
Intercalation of N-methylformamide in kaolinite: In situ monitoring by near-infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction19
Cross-linked polymer modified layered double hydroxide nanosheet stabilized CsPbBr3 perovskite quantum dots for white light-emitting diode19
Fabrication of transparent ultrathin films with ordered solid luminescence by LBL assembly of CdTe quantum dots with exfoliated vermiculite19
Attenuation of Zn(II) and Cu(II) by low-alkali activated clay-fly ash liners19
Photoinduced cooling effect of water-retentive composite of TiO2 and saponite19
Sustained release and self activation of peroxydisulfate intercalated Ca/Al-layered double hydroxide in the remediation of organic contaminated soil19
Anisotropy in particle orientation controls water diffusion in clay materials19
An enhanced electrokinetic system for remediation of Cu-polluted clay soils by integrating purging solutions and intermittent power19
Catalytic hydrogenolysis over Cu-based oxide derived from hydrotalcite-like structured materials: Reaction condition optimization and artificial neural network modelling19
Compressibility of a binary bentonite-based mixture with particular emphasis on pellet orientation19
Rheological properties of concentrated allophane, halloysite, and kaolinite suspensions19
Simultaneous removal of antimony(III/V) and arsenic(III/V) from aqueous solution by bacteria–mediated kaolin@Fe–Mn binary (hydr)oxides composites19
Influence of metakaolin on the hydration and microstructure evolution of cement paste during the early stage19
Interaction of vanadates with Mg/Al and Mg/Fe LDH intercalated with carbonates and sulphates based on experimental data and surface complexation modelling19
Palygorskite@Co3O4 nanocomposites as efficient peroxidase mimics for colorimetric detection of H2O2 and ascorbic acid19
Natural aluminosilicate nanoclay mineral for photocatalytic applications: Influence of the surface properties in photocatalysis19
Synthesis of phosphonitrile derivative-modified halloysite flame retardants and their simultaneous enhancement of epoxy resins flame retardancy and mechanical properties19
Conductive halloysite clay nanotubes for high performance sodium ion battery cathode19
Biocomposites based on bentonite and lecithin: An experimental approach supported by molecular dynamics19
Controlled assembly of heterogeneous aggregates of clay, iron hydr(oxydes) and polysaccharide: Effects of preparation conditions19
Improvement in the anti-corrosion property of marine concrete using layered double hydroxides and polyvinylpyrrolidone19
The role of intraparticle slit pores in porosity development of sodium montmorillonite gels19
Blocking endogenous phosphorus release in sediments by a hydrotalcite mixture synthesized with natural sepiolite and discarded cans19
Recent progress in radionuclides adsorption by bentonite-based materials as ideal adsorbents and buffer/backfill materials19
Palygorskite-Mn(II): An efficient and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of quinolines19
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Metal-free pristine halloysite nanotubes: Electrochemically active and stable oxygen evolution reaction18
Montmorillonite-alginate films for paraquat adsorption and fluorescent detection18
Polymer nanocomposites to modify crude oil waxy crystallization: Influence of content and type of clay (mineral)18
Interactions between clay minerals, bacteria growth and urease activity on biocementation of soils18
Adsorption of amino acids by montmorillonite and gibbsite: Adsorption isotherms and spectroscopic analysis18
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Novel slow-release nanohybrid from zinc hydroxysalt intercalated with dicamba herbicide18
Effects of magnesia and borax on the compressive strength and microstructure of phosphoric acid-activated metakaolin geopolymer18
Vermiculite aerogels assembled from nanosheets via metal ion induced fast gelation18
Two agitation routes for the adsorption of Reactive Red 120 dye on NiFe LDH/AC nanosheets from wastewater and river water18
High-performance antifungal nanohybrid materials composed of melanin-clays18
An overview about synthetic high charge micas and their uses18
Inclusion/energy transfer/release of L-ascorbate in the interlayer gallery of layered yttrium hydroxide18
Thermal insulation performance of rock wool reinforced kaolinite-based porous geopolymer18
Adsorption and interaction mechanism of uranium (VI) from aqueous solutions on phosphate-impregnation biochar cross-linked Mg Al layered double-hydroxide composite18
Absorption behavior and mechanism of ciprofloxacin and tetracycline antibiotics on different rectorites17
Fabrication of novel kaolin-reinforced hydroxyapatite scaffolds with robust compressive strengths for bone regeneration17
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