Applied Clay Science

Papers
(The TQCC of Applied Clay Science is 14. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
ArticleCitations
Editorial Board217
Comparative crystal chemistry of monovalent cation-exchanged birnessite119
Nano-enhanced thermo-mechanical properties of ethylene vinyl acetate with intumescent agent and organoclays102
Statistical significance of curing variables on geopolymerization of mining by-product untreated clay96
Eco-friendly all-inorganic CsPbX3 (X = Cl, Br, and I) perovskite nanocrystals in pyrophyllite for bright white light-emitting diodes90
Modified natural mineral with a biogenic compound to control microbial growth in waterborne paint90
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 attack71
Preparation and characterization of titania supported on layered double hydroxide precipitated on glass fiber cloth70
Holographic characterization of typical silicate minerals by terahertz time-domain spectroscopy70
Ultrasonic disaggregation of mixed-dimensional palygorskite clay for improving ABS resin properties69
Development of Pickering emulsion from polycationic montmorillonite nanoclay68
Facile modification of sepiolite and its application in wear-resistant and superhydrophobic epoxy coatings by mimicking the structure of shark skin63
Triplet-triplet annihilation up-conversion of cationic iridium(III) complex solubilized by organically-modified hectorite in a green solvent62
Rare earth modification of smectites and their use in luminescent up-conversion emission62
Molecular insights into the freezing process of water on the basal surface of muscovite mica60
Temperature effects on water retention behaviour and structural evolution of GMZ bentonite pellet mixtures57
Thermal stability of artificial radiation-induced defects in kaolinite: Enhancing EPR dating protocol57
Mechanical properties of defective kaolinite in tension and compression: A molecular dynamics study56
CeO2/Ni-Al layered double hydroxide composite electrode for the enhancement of specific capacitance and capacitance retention performance55
Nano structure of CO2-Brine-Kaolinite Interface: Implications for CO2 Geological Sequestration55
Geopolymer-hydrotalcite hybrid beads by ionotropic gelation53
Difference in expansion and dehydration behaviors between NH4- and K-montmorillonite52
Rheology and yielding transitions in mixed kaolinite/bentonite suspensions50
A novel montmorillonite-based room temperature phosphorescence material by host-guest system49
Fate of silicon in tropical agricultural soil clays using XANES spectroscopy49
Insights into the adsorption behaviour and mechanism of tetracycline on rectorite mineral: Influence of surface and structure evolution49
One-pot synthesis of Mg Al layered double hydroxides (LDH) from weathered tropical soils49
Self-assembly of Fe-MOF on vermiculite nanosheets with enhanced catalytic activity48
Adsorption behaviors and atomistic mechanisms of iodate and iodide on hollow spherical allophane nanoparticles46
Synergy of palygorskite supported polyaniline and MoS2 for improvement of Li S Battery performance46
Light-driven C1 Chemical Conversion with LDH-based Nanomaterials46
Thermal activation of kaolinite through potassium acetate intercalation: A structural and reactivity study45
Obtaining and characterization of bentonite organophilic incorporated with geranyl acetate and its application as mycotoxins’ binder in simulated gastrointestinal fluids44
Improving the flame retardancy and thermal stability of polypropylene composites via introducing glycine intercalated kaolinite compounds44
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 study44
Mechanical and thermal properties of geopolymers derived from metakaolin with iron mine waste44
Novel Ca-SLS-LDH nanocomposites obtained via lignosulfonate modification for corrosion protection of steel bars in simulated concrete pore solution44
Unique reaction of layered double hydroxides with 4-chlorobutyric acid43
Chitosan-Pd0 nanoparticles encapsulated in Al, Co-pillared montmorillonite by one-pot process43
Electronic interaction between biochar and montmorillonite toward enhanced peroxymonosulfate activation42
Dispersing sepiolite crystal bundles into nanofibers under expansion effect via steam pressure change and vacuum freeze-drying processes42
Fluorination of (Mg,Cu,Al,Fe)-based LDHs template for conversion materials usable in all-solid state lithium metal batteries42
Understanding the thermal activation behavior of montmorillonite and kaolinite at atomic level by ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulations41
Effect of the dispersion state of minerals on the properties of cellulose nanofiber-based composite films41
Kinetics and mechanism of anion exchange in layered double hydroxide nanoparticle40
Calcination treatment of CoFe-layered double hydroxide enables enhanced chemodynamic and photothermal effects for antibacterial and antitumor applications40
Structural defect-induced white light emission from synthetic Zn-rich trioctahedral smectite40
Particle size distribution and crystallinity as indicators of kaolinite genesis40
Evaluation of changes in buffer properties from an in-situ engineered barrier experiment39
Editorial Board39
Acid etching halloysite loaded cobalt boride material for supercapacitor electrode application39
Assessment of temperature effect on bentonite microstructure deformability39
Preparation, characterization and antibacterial activities of bio-based schiff base Copper Complex intercalated montmorillonite39
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
Influence of halloysite nanotubes/microfibrillated cellulose on pine leaves waste based ethylene scavenging composite paper for food packaging applications38
Correlation between the triplet state energy of organic guests and the photoluminescence of Eu3+ and Tb3+ in layered yttrium hydroxide host38
Polymerization regenerating Ca-zeolite by calcium inducing halloysite for enhancing toxic metal ions removal38
Absorption of essential oils in Laponite: Stability enhancement and structural characteristics37
Experimental and modelling study of the interaction of bentonite with alkaline water37
Preparation of phosphorus-containing organic-hybrid layered double hydroxide as a flame retardant for thermoplastic polyurethane36
Halloysite nanotubes/Keratin composites for wool treatment35
Sulfate-loaded layered double oxide: A bifunctional adsorbent for simultaneous purification of metal ion and anionic dye35
Bentonite-Chitosan composites or beads for lead (Pb) adsorption: Design, preparation, and characterisation35
Sustainable utilization of clay minerals-rich engineering muck via alkali activation: Optimization of pore structure by thermal treatment35
Efficient removal of Pb(II) and Hg(II) with eco-friendly polyaspartic acid/ layered double hydroxide by host-guest interaction35
Microstructure and properties of halloysite nanotubes and modification methods: A comprehensive review34
Palygorskite-based self-separable nano-adsorbent for wastewater treatment34
Luminescence Boosting after adding Quaternary ammonium/Phosphine Cations to Europium (III) Laponite Clay33
The preparation of high-yield uniform nanotubes from coal-measure kaolinite33
Hybridization of quinacridone and synthetic hectorite and the photoluminescence quenching by metal ions33
NHC-heterocycle carbene gold catalyst intercalated in Layered Double Hydroxides as reusable hybrid catalyst in acidic medium33
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Electrochemically-deposited NiAl-layered double hydroxide/Ni electrocatalysts for enhanced magnetic water oxidation32
Phase transformations of (Co Mg1-)3Si2O5(OH)4 phyllosilicate nanoscrolls upon heating in Ar, O2 and H2 containing atmospheres32
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Synthesis of 3-hydroxybutyraldehyde over highly stable solid base catalysts prepared from layered double hydroxides32
Pressure-induced structural modifications of imogolite nanotubes and of their methylated analogues32
Polymer-incorporated modified halloysite nanotubes for efficient CO2/N2 separation31
A new method for reducing impurities in clay minerals31
Electrochemical capacitance of clay minerals by diamine modification31
Clay mineral products for improving environmental quality31
Comparative study of laterite and metakaolin/hematite-based geopolymers: Effect of iron source and alkalization31
New insight into methane hydrate formation at clay-geofluid interface in natural kaolinite-stacking sediments31
Interactions of layered clay minerals with water-soluble polymers; structural design and functions30
Ciprofloxacin carrier systems based on hectorite/halloysite hybrid hydrogels for potential wound healing applications30
High-pressure Raman scattering and X-ray diffraction study of kaolinite, Al2Si2O5(OH)430
The homogenisation behaviour of BCV bentonite – A laboratory and numerical study30
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 polypropylene30
Transformation of inherent microorganisms in Wyoming-type bentonite and their effects on structural iron30
Enhancing reactivity in muscovitic clays: Mechanical activation as a sustainable alternative to thermal activation for cement production29
Study on corrosion and wear resistance of Ni-Zn-Al hydrotalcite film on Aluminum alloy surface29
Effect of the particle size on the reactivity of MgO-Al2O3 hydrating mixtures: A long-term kinetic investigation of hydrotalcite synthesis29
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 study29
Enhanced bifunctional adsorption of anionic and cationic pollutants by MgAl LDH nanosheets modified montmorillonite via acid-salt activation29
Friction influence on constant volume saturation of bentonite mixed pellet-block samples, a numerical analysis29
Intercalation of atorvastatin and valsartan into Mg Al layered double hydroxide host using a restacking procedure29
Preparation of modified halloysite nanotubes@Ag3PO4/polyacrylonitrile electrospinning membranes for highly efficient air filtration and disinfection28
Catalytic activity of K10 montmorillonite in the chemical vapor deposition of multi-wall carbon nanotubes from methane28
Enhanced dispersing properties of kaolin due to high-strength kneading process28
Influence of head group structure of cationic surfactants on the desorption of cesium from clays and clay minerals28
Editorial Board28
Prospects and limitations of a clay-enabled pre-concentration method for spectrophotometric quantification28
Effects of adding curcumin-loaded halloysite nanotubes to Nile tilapia skin gelatin film re-crosslinked with tannic acid28
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Hydrothermal in situ synthesis of high-crystallinity layered double hydroxide on electrospun polyacrylonitrile non-woven membrane: Application as anion capture filter28
Development of carbon-coated aluminosilicate nanolayers composite shape-stabilized phase change materials with enhanced photo-thermal conversion and thermal storage28
CO2 fixation mechanism of kaolin treated with organic amines at varied temperatures and pressure27
An evaluation of the consistency of data and models for performance assessment: Divalent metal sorption on montmorillonite27
Multifunctional halloysite and hectorite catalysts for effective transformation of biomass to biodiesel27
Biodegradable layered double hydroxide based polymeric films for sustainable food packaging applications27
Instant formation of AlN whiskers and monocrystalline silicon with the separation of silicon and aluminum elements from 7 Å halloysite during thermite reduction27
Bentonite clay modification and the application in low solid phase drilling fluids for marine hydrate-bearing formation27
Release of metal elements from clays during elution with EDTA: Insights into the side effects of washing contaminated sites27
An experimental study on thermal relaxation of BCV bentonite26
Bio-based adenosine triphosphate pillared layered double hydroxide for enhancing flame retardancy of polypropylene26
Structure investigation of a Laponite-NaCl dispersion induced by desiccation in a confined geometry using SAXS26
From Stromboli ashes to corrensite by hydrothermal synthesis: Hydrogeological inputs into Mars history26
Hexavalent chromium adsorption by tetrahexylphosphonium modified beidellite clay26
Engineering binary-network structured montmorillonite/silica composite aerogels with improved mechanical strength as water-resistant thermal insulators26
Evaluating two series of layered double hydroxides in the fight against microorganisms26
Recent advances on nanohybrid systems constituting clay–chitosan with organic molecules – A review26
PEGylated green halloysite/spinel ferrite nanocomposites for pH sensitive delivery of dexamethasone: A potential pulmonary drug delivery treatment option for COVID-1926
Genesis of alunite-bearing kaolin deposit in Mudamköy member of the Miocene Göbel Formation, Mustafakemalpaşa (Bursa), Turkey26
Glauconite applications in agriculture: A review of recent advances25
Preparation and characterization of Kaolinite supported lanthanum-hydroxide and its improvements for natural rubber composites25
Nucleation and dissociation of carbon dioxide hydrate in the inter- and intra-particle pores of dioctahedral smectite: Mechanistic insights from molecular dynamics simulations25
Ionic liquid functionalized halloysite nanotube applied as electrode modifier for trace level determination of caffeic acid25
Luminescence of rare earth 3D hydroxide framework Eu3+-doped and its application in dye adsorption tests25
Fabrication and characterization of metakaolin-based fiber reinforced fire resistant geopolymer25
Low-cost and high-safety montmorillonite-based solid electrolyte for lithium metal batteries25
Effect of super-absorbent polymer on swelling pressure of compacted bentonite infiltrated by alkaline solutions25
Structural and morphological properties of in-situ biosynthesis of biocompatible bacterial cellulose/Laponite nanocomposites25
Bimetallic organic framework-derived nanocages loaded with phosphorus-containing compound for flame-retardant epoxy composites25
Reaction mechanism and mechanical properties of geopolymer based on kaolinitic coal tailings25
Incorporation of amine-grafted halloysite nanotube to electrospun nanofibrous membranes of chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol) for Cd (II) and Pb(II) removal25
Exploration of adsorption properties of organic corrosion inhibitors on layered double hydroxide nanosheet: A molecular dynamics simulation study25
Enhancing aqueous carbonation via co-milled serpentine and wollastonite: Effects of mechanochemical activation25
Effect of the different types of Sn-precursors on the properties of Sn FeMgAl-LDH samples24
Synthesis and ionic conductivity of novel high charged tetrasilisic type micas24
Design and assessment of highly stable norfloxacin/ Ca-montmorillonite (STx-1b) as oral beads24
Catechol‑iron-clay surface complexation enriches radical formation and efficiency in heterogeneous Fenton reactions24
Rehydroxylation of calcined swellable clay minerals at ambient conditions24
A predictive model for calculating the electrostatic intercalation efficiency of methotrexate-loaded laponite dependent on clay concentration and pH built from binding constants24
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Paraffin@Hectorite/water phase change fluid with sustainable suspension stability and efficient heat dissipation24
Transforming waste into beauty: Sustainable clay mask formulations using ornamental stone processing waste24
Boosting photocatalytic hydrogen evolution over CdS/MoS2 on the graphene/montmorillonite composites24
Interfacial chemical bonds enhanced photocatalytic performance of kaolinite/NiFe layered double oxide heterostructure for photocatalytic activated peroxymonosulfate24
Berthierine authigenesis as grain pseudomorph? A new insight from the early Maastrichtian Kallankurichchi Formation, India24
Removal of aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone by clay mineral materials: In the animal industry and environment24
Rheology of aqueous suspensions of montmorillonite/ gum arabic /electrolyte24
Insights into the role of calcination temperature and NaOH dosage in producing supplementary cementitious materials from low-grade clay via alkali-thermal-fusion23
Nanoscale chemomechanical variations of montmorillonite induced by the specificity of counterions—An in situ XRD and AFM study23
Water adsorption behaviour on (001) pyrophyllite surface from ab initio Density Functional Theory simulations23
Intercalation of carbamide to globular glauconite by chemical processing for the creation of slow-release nanocomposites23
Fast hydrothermal and microwave synthesis of high purity methylated imogolite nanotubes22
Design and preparation of palygorskite supported bimetallic palladium‑cerium catalysts for efficient catalytic combustion of toluene22
Mica-based triboelectric nanogenerators for energy harvesting22
An acid-free short-flow process for high-quality separation of kaolinite in coal waste rock: Based on mineralogical determinations22
The multidisciplinary science of applied clay research: A 2021–2023 bibliographic analysis22
Halloysite nanotubes supported copper oxide composites used as efficient catalysts for bisphenol A removal22
Controlling clay slips with a process vibrational viscometer22
Use of response surface methodology to optimize triclosan adsorption on alumina pillared clays in a fixed-bed column for applications in solid-phase extraction22
Properties of iron-functionalized organoclays. Consequences for pertechnetate sequestration22
Oil-based drilling fluid inspired by paints recipes22
Fabrication and evaluation of combined 3D printed/pamidronate-layered double hydroxides enriched electrospun scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications22
One-step synthesis of CdS-CeO2/sepiolite and its efficient removal of Rhodamine B by synergistic adsorption and photocatalysis22
Multi-site nanocomposite sorbent for simultaneous removal of diverse micropollutants from treated wastewater22
Performance and mechanism of the controllable gaseous ClO2 generation with modified sepiolite-based porous materials22
Significantly improving the colloidal stability of selenium disulfide in water and antifungal activity by using palygorskite clay22
An asymmetric clay film for smart moisture actuators: Film actuation and characterization22
Nanoscale friction characteristics of hydrated montmorillonites using molecular dynamics22
Assessing the influence of isotopic composition of water on that of clay minerals during chemical treatments22
Adsorption of hydrated Al3+ on the kaolinite (001) surface: A density functional theory study22
Polymer intercalation synthesis of glycoboehmite nanosheets21
Adsorption and diffusion of selenite on Boda Claystone Formation21
Physicochemical properties of clayey deposits slurry treated by lime-activated ISSA and GGBS considering seawater salinity effect21
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Designing general use cement with calcined illite and limestone filler21
Adsorption properties of fly ash–clay composites from Central European localities: Case study21
Innovative membrane containing iron-based layered double hydroxide intercalated with phyto therapeutic diterpenoid21
Advances in Layered double Hydroxide-based Materials for CO2 Electroreduction: A Comprehensive Review of recent Research Progress21
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Construction of spherical montmorillonite supported Cu-based catalyst doping with a covalent organic framework for 4-nitrophenol removal21
Improvement in the anti-corrosion property of marine concrete using layered double hydroxides and polyvinylpyrrolidone21
Tuning the synthesis of aluminosilicates to enhance metal cation uptake for heavy metal immobilization21
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Fabrication and evaluation of antibacterial properties of Cu2O/sepiolite-PVA nanocomposite hydrogels against multidrug-resistant bacteria21
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Significantly improved stabilization of glycoside hydrolases important in food industry by immobilization onto appropriately modified beidellite21
Effects of montmorillonite charge reduction on the high-temperature/high-pressure pyrolysis of organic matter21
On the influence of synthetic parameters on the properties and aldol condensation performance of the MgAl mixed oxides and rehydrated hydrotalcites21
The evidence for survival of high-grade diagenesis by dioctahedral vermiculite, as exemplified by upper Triassic rocks of the Tomanová Formation, Tatra Mountains Poland21
Rheological properties of concentrated allophane, halloysite, and kaolinite suspensions20
Bentonite swelling pressure response to temperature change20
Differences in the dynamic behavior of Cd2+ on different clay mineral (001) surfaces under the effect of electric field20
Intercalating assembly of NiFe LDH nanosheets/CNTs composite as high-performance electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction20
Evolution of kaolinite morphology upon exfoliation and dissolution: Evidence for nanoscale layer thinning in metakaolin20
Cross-linked polymer modified layered double hydroxide nanosheet stabilized CsPbBr3 perovskite quantum dots for white light-emitting diode20
Polymer-modified halloysite nanotubes with high adhesion and UV-shielding properties for chlopyrifos application on cotton leaves20
Halloysite-based aerogels by bidirectional freezing with mechanical properties, thermal insulation and flame retardancy20
The role of intraparticle slit pores in porosity development of sodium montmorillonite gels20
A protocol for the extraction of viable bacteria for identification of bacterial communities in bentonite20
Influence of metakaolin on the hydration and microstructure evolution of cement paste during the early stage20
Controlled assembly of heterogeneous aggregates of clay, iron hydr(oxydes) and polysaccharide: Effects of preparation conditions20
Attenuation of Zn(II) and Cu(II) by low-alkali activated clay-fly ash liners20
Cation adsorption at permanently (montmorillonite) and variably (quartz) charged mineral surfaces: Mechanisms and forces from subatomic scale20
Hydraulic conductivity, microstructure and texture of compacted claystone/ bentonite mixtures saturated with different solutions20
Fabrication of transparent ultrathin films with ordered solid luminescence by LBL assembly of CdTe quantum dots with exfoliated vermiculite20
Simultaneous removal of antimony(III/V) and arsenic(III/V) from aqueous solution by bacteria–mediated kaolin@Fe–Mn binary (hydr)oxides composites20
The different effects of sulfate on the adsorption of REEs on kaolinite and ferrihydrite20
Blocking endogenous phosphorus release in sediments by a hydrotalcite mixture synthesized with natural sepiolite and discarded cans19
Palygorskite-Mn(II): An efficient and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of quinolines19
Anisotropy in particle orientation controls water diffusion in clay materials19
Thermal insulation performance of rock wool reinforced kaolinite-based porous geopolymer19
Polymer nanocomposites to modify crude oil waxy crystallization: Influence of content and type of clay (mineral)19
Two agitation routes for the adsorption of Reactive Red 120 dye on NiFe LDH/AC nanosheets from wastewater and river water19
Biocomposites based on bentonite and lecithin: An experimental approach supported by molecular dynamics19
Photoinduced cooling effect of water-retentive composite of TiO2 and saponite19
An enhanced electrokinetic system for remediation of Cu-polluted clay soils by integrating purging solutions and intermittent power19
Effects of magnesia and borax on the compressive strength and microstructure of phosphoric acid-activated metakaolin geopolymer19
Synthesis of phosphonitrile derivative-modified halloysite flame retardants and their simultaneous enhancement of epoxy resins flame retardancy and mechanical properties19
Interactions between clay minerals, bacteria growth and urease activity on biocementation of soils19
Adsorption of amino acids by montmorillonite and gibbsite: Adsorption isotherms and spectroscopic analysis19
Compressibility of a binary bentonite-based mixture with particular emphasis on pellet orientation19
Interaction of vanadates with Mg/Al and Mg/Fe LDH intercalated with carbonates and sulphates based on experimental data and surface complexation modelling19
Conductive halloysite clay nanotubes for high performance sodium ion battery cathode19
Vermiculite aerogels assembled from nanosheets via metal ion induced fast gelation19
Sustained release and self activation of peroxydisulfate intercalated Ca/Al-layered double hydroxide in the remediation of organic contaminated soil19
Magnetite-facilitated growth of a layered double hydroxide film on steel for improved anti-corrosion19
Intercalation of N-methylformamide in kaolinite: In situ monitoring by near-infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction19
Montmorillonite-alginate films for paraquat adsorption and fluorescent detection18
Natural aluminosilicate nanoclay mineral for photocatalytic applications: Influence of the surface properties in photocatalysis18
Montmorillonite revolution: a unified exploration of exfoliation techniques and its emerging role as an advanced drug delivery carrier18
Safe and targeted detoxification of aflatoxins from contaminated peanut oil by palygorskite infiltrated with Span series surfactant18
ZIF-8/magadiite layered silicate heterostructure for battery-type supercapacitors18
Rapid fabrication of porous metakaolin-based geopolymer via microwave foaming18
Catalytic hydrogenolysis over Cu-based oxide derived from hydrotalcite-like structured materials: Reaction condition optimization and artificial neural network modelling18
Techniques for porewater extraction from clayrocks18
Study on the adsorption/desorption characteristics and dynamic diffusion mechanism of rare earth hydrated ions on the kaolinite (001) surface18
Correlation of acid sites with morphology of layered silicates18
Enhanced antimicrobics of peroxidase-like Cu2O/NPC from Cu-MOF presented in palygorskite18
Inclusion/energy transfer/release of L-ascorbate in the interlayer gallery of layered yttrium hydroxide18
High-performance antifungal nanohybrid materials composed of melanin-clays18
Recent progress in radionuclides adsorption by bentonite-based materials as ideal adsorbents and buffer/backfill materials18
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Ternary hybrid nanocomposites based on polypyrrole/manganese dioxide/palygorskite clay for electrochemical supercapacitor applications18
Stabilization of chemically flexible indigo dye against photodegradation under solvent condition through intercalation into layered double hydroxide18
Novel slow-release nanohybrid from zinc hydroxysalt intercalated with dicamba herbicide18
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