Well-ordered cubic NaA zeolite was first synthesized using natural halloysite mineral with
nanotubular structure as source material by hydro-thermal method. SEM and HRTEM …

This study sought to enhance the metal adsorption capacity of bentonite by improving its
surfaces. Surface modification by the cationic surfactant (Bencylhexadecyldimethyl …

Hydrotalcite-like compound (HTlc) which contained lanthanum cation was prepared
successfully. The title compound was characterized by thermogravimetry analysis, element …

Rarasaponin that belongs to the natural surfactant was used as modifying agent for
preparation of organo-bentonite. This surfactant was extracted from wild plant Sapindus …

In this research, montmorillonite nanoclay (MNC) and vermiculite were used to adsorb
ammonium (NH 4+) from simulated wastewater. The effect of organic acids, cations, and …

Jordanian bentonite from Al-Azraq has been purified using centrifugation technique. Both
raw and purified bentonite were characterized by FTIR, XRD, XRF and SEM. Adsorption of …

Bentonite is a porous clay material that shows good performance for adsorbing heavy
metals and other pollutants for wastewater remediation. In our previous study, magnetic …

Zeolite X was successfully synthesized from natural halloysite mineral by hydrothermal
method. The synthesized zeolite X was characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM and HRTEM. The …

This study investigated the removal of methylene blue dye from aqueous solutions using Mg
solid state exchanged bentonite. Parent bentonite and magnesium exchanged bentonite …

Boron minerals are very useful for various industrial activities, such as glass industry and
detergent industry, due to its mechanical and chemical properties. During the production of …