Clay minerals and their modified derivatives have composed a large family of adsorbents
which can be used for the adsorption of most of the chemical contaminants from aqueous …

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 …

A complete treatment of the theory and practice of groundwater engineering, The Handbook
of Groundwater Engineering, Second Edition provides a current and detailed review of how …

The behaviour of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) as part of a physical-environmental system
is examined. Consideration is given to:(a) both the physical and hydraulic interactions with …

Clays are essential materials to reduce the hydraulic conductivity of natural clay liners in
landfill sites. Impermeable compacted clay liners are needed the landfill to be designed. It is …

Microplastic contamination is a growing threat to marine and freshwater ecosystems,
agricultural production, groundwater, plant growth and even human and animal health …

A complete characterization detailing the intricate and complex response of geomaterials
remains a challenging task that can only be realized on a partial basis via a careful drilling …

The state-of-the-art for barriers systems control of pollution migration and hydraulic
structures including liner systems for landfills, mine waste, and dams/lagoons are discussed …

The results of a comprehensive testing program conducted to evaluate the hydraulic
conductivity (k) of two geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) considered as a liner component for a …

Samples of geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) from four landfill covers were tested for water
content, swell index, hydraulic conductivity, and exchangeable cations. Exchange of Ca and …