Clay–polymer nanocomposites (CPNs): Adsorbents of the future for water treatment
EI Unuabonah, A Taubert - Applied clay science, 2014 - Elsevier
Today's world is burdened with the need for potable water even with the numerous water
bodies that exist. Among several other techniques, adsorption has become widely used for …
bodies that exist. Among several other techniques, adsorption has become widely used for …
Biomedical applications of cationic clay minerals
Clay minerals have been a subject of interest owing to their ready availability in nature, a
wide range of applications in various industries, and particularly their current and potential …
wide range of applications in various industries, and particularly their current and potential …
Multifunctional nanoclay‐based hemostatic materials for wound healing: a review
Bleeding to death accounts for around 30–40% of all trauma‐related fatalities. Current
hemostatic materials are mainly mono‐functional or have insufficient hemostatic capacity …
hemostatic materials are mainly mono‐functional or have insufficient hemostatic capacity …
A quaternized chitin derivatives, egg white protein and montmorillonite composite sponge with antibacterial and hemostatic effect for promoting wound healing
Y Yang, H Zhang, F Zeng, Q Jia, L Zhang, A Yu… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, we prepared an all-natural substances based sponge (EMQS) consist of egg
white protein (EW), quaternized chitin derivatives (QCs) and montmorillonite (MMT). Inspired …
white protein (EW), quaternized chitin derivatives (QCs) and montmorillonite (MMT). Inspired …
Antibacterial and antifungal activities of silver, copper and zinc montmorillonites
K Malachová, P Praus, Z Rybková, O Kozák - Applied Clay Science, 2011 - Elsevier
The antibacterial and antifungal activity of montmorillonite, Ag-MMT, Cu-MMT and Zn-MMT
were investigated. The antibacterial effects on Escherichia coli decreased in the order: Ag …
were investigated. The antibacterial effects on Escherichia coli decreased in the order: Ag …
A review on montmorillonite-based nanoantimicrobials: state of the art
One of the crucial challenges of our time is to effectively use metal and metal oxide
nanoparticles (NPs) as an alternative way to combat drug-resistant infections. Metal and …
nanoparticles (NPs) as an alternative way to combat drug-resistant infections. Metal and …
Novel silver-based nanoclay as an antimicrobial in polylactic acid food packaging coatings
MA Busolo, P Fernandez, MJ Ocio… - Food Additives and …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
This paper presents a comprehensive performance study of polylactic acid (PLA)
biocomposites, obtained by solvent casting, containing a novel silver-based antimicrobial …
biocomposites, obtained by solvent casting, containing a novel silver-based antimicrobial …
Monitoring diclofenac adsorption by organophilic alkylpyridinium bentonites
Organoclays have been applied as efficient adsorbents for pharmaceutical pollutants from
aqueous solution. In this work, dodecylpyridinium chloride (C 12 pyCl) and …
aqueous solution. In this work, dodecylpyridinium chloride (C 12 pyCl) and …
Clays for efficient disinfection of bacteria in water
Clay minerals are not only abundant in nature but can be easily engineered to make highly
efficient materials for disinfection of water. A combination of their abundance and efficiency …
efficient materials for disinfection of water. A combination of their abundance and efficiency …
Comprehensive review on the interactions of clay minerals with animal physiology and production
A Damato, F Vianello, E Novelli, S Balzan… - Frontiers in veterinary …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Clay minerals are naturally occurring rock and soil materials primarily composed of fine-
grained aluminosilicate minerals, characterized by high hygroscopicity. In animal …
grained aluminosilicate minerals, characterized by high hygroscopicity. In animal …