The properties and preparation of talc have long been investigated due to its diverse
industrial applications, which have expanded recently. However, its comminution behavior is …

The effect of dry milling processes on the surface properties of an attapulgite clay, also
called palygorskite, was investigated by carrying out experiments with different types of …

Different changes in the structural and thermal properties of various types of talc have been
reported in the literature which have made comparison of analytical results difficult. The …

Polypropylene (PP) or modified PP is one of the most commonly used synthetic polymers for
the development of materials in construction, automotive, packaging, and other applications …

Previous work on the structural and thermal properties of various types of kaolinite have led
to different conclusions, rendering comparison of analytical results difficult. The objectives of …

The quantum chemical characterization of solid state systems is conducted with many
different approaches, among which the adoption of periodic boundary conditions to deal …

The knowledge of the P, T behavior of talc is very important in mineralogical–petrological
and geophysical research fields because talc can be considered a hydrous phase that can …

In this work, we modelled the structure, the compressional behaviour and the physical
properties of talc over a wide range of pressure using a quantum mechanical approach …

Clay minerals and sheet silicates are the main constituents of lutites and clays. These
materials are relevant in earth science research as well as in economic geology because of …

Nowadays, due to the adverse health effects associated with exposure to asbestos, its
inertization is one of the most important issues of waste risk management. Based on the …