Although clay minerals play fundamental roles in many environmental processes, especially
in controlling the movement of various ions and molecules in soils, they are also useful …

Lake sediments connection to the biogeochemical cycling of phosphorus (P) and carbon (C)
influences streamwater quality. However, it is unclear whether and how the type of sediment …

Clay-size mineral is a vital ingredient of soil that influences various environment behaviors. It
is crucial to establish a global distribution map of clay-size minerals to improve the …

In recent decades, the concentration of dissolved organic matter (DOM) in aquatic
ecosystems has gradually increased, leading to water pollution problems. Understanding …

Soil salinization has become a major environmental factor severely threatening global food
security. The application of porous minerals could significantly ameliorate soil fertility and …

The influence of modern soil ameliorants such as anionic potassium humates (PHums) and
cationic poly (diallyldimethylammonium chloride)(PDADMAC) as well as their interpolymer …

Montmorillonite (Mnt), belonging to the smectite group and representing a 2: 1-type clay
mineral with good cation-exchange and swelling capacities, is a common clay component of …

Soil contaminated with petroleum-derived products should be used to cultivate energy
crops. One such crop is Zea mays. Therefore, a study was performed to determine the …

The pottery industry stands as a revered traditional handicraft, bearing both social and
economic significance as a sustainable source of revenue within Sri Lanka. This study aims …