Due to the compact two-dimensional interlayer pore space and the high density of interlayer
molecular adsorption sites, clay minerals are competitive adsorption materials for carbon …

Different natural clay minerals, including halloysite, montmorillonite and kaolinite, have been
proven to be efficient drug carriers providing for high and long lasting drug concentrations …

Clays are the siblings of graphite and graphene/graphene-oxide. There are two basic ways
of using clays for encapsulation of sub-micron entities such as molecules, droplets, or …

Understanding the adsorption, movement and release of water in bentonites under
unsaturated conditions remains a critical factor in improving design of hydraulic barrier …

In order to mitigate climate change driven by the observed high levels of carbon dioxide
(CO2) in the atmosphere, many micro and nano-porous materials are being investigated for …

Clay minerals can adsorb large amounts of CO2 and are present in anthropogenic storage
sites for CO2. Nanoscale functionalization of smectite clay minerals is essential for …

Biocompatible encapsulated drug delivery materials are highly desired as they provide for
controlled release of bioactive agents, thereby improving the effectiveness of medical …

The drying of colloidal dispersions is a dynamic area that has many practical applications
across a wide range of sectors. While most research focuses on the drying patterns formed …

Clay minerals such as fluorohectorite (FHt) have come into prominence as drug carrier
systems due to their layered structure and excellent cation exchange capabilities. Water …

In the literature, several attempts have been made to synthesize and later to modify
magnetic nanoparticles to make them feasible for several applications. For biomedical …