The thermally induced transformation of kaolinite to metakaolin is simulated using molecular
dynamics through a step-wise dehydroxylation approach. The simulation shows that the …

The wide range of physical and chemical properties of inorganic polymers, also known as
geopolymers, commonly formed by alkali activation of aluminosilicates, makes these …

Nanoscale mechanical behavior of kaolinite as a fundamental failure mechanism has been
investigated under uniaxial tension and compression using Molecular Dynamics (MD) …

Persisting oil/gas recovery controversies throughout the fracture stimulation stage due to
early production reductions have raised questions about realistic proppant performance in …

The evolution of fault strength during the seismic cycle plays a key role in the mode of fault
slip, nature of earthquake stress drop, and earthquake nucleation. Laboratory‐based rate …

Crushing and embedment are two critical downhole proppant degradation mechanisms that
lead to a significant drop in production outputs in unconventional oil/gas stimulation projects …

The objective of this work is to obtain a multifunctional ceramic composite material at low
cost with improved properties and that can be used in many structural applications like …

Illite is a type of clay mineral that forms rocks. It plays an important role in the mechanical
properties of the red-bed soft rock, which is significantly influenced by water. However, it …

Kaolinites have a wide impact in many technological applications, and also are promising
for their potential new uses in the future. Because these clay minerals naturally exist as fine …

As a primary constituent of soft rocks, kaolinite plays an important role in large deformations
of underground structures, which usually leads to serious safety risks. This paper …