Current Topics in the Utilization of Clay in Industrial and Medical Applications 2018
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Montmorillonite: An Introduction to Properties and Utilization

Abstract: Clay mineral is an important material available in nature. With an increasing understanding of clay structure, montmorillonite is realized viable for an enhanced performance in a variety of materials and products in the areas of catalysis, food additive, antibacterial function, polymer, sorbent, etc. Significant development in the use and application of montmorillonite is seen in recent time. This chapter provides an overview of montmorillonite, structure, and properties and particularly discusses its recent u… Show more

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“…The MMT absorption and penetration inside the BC matrix increases with the MMT concentration, which subsequently results in decreased WHC in the following order, BC > BC-MMT0.5 > BC-MMT1 > BC-MMT2, as shown in Table 5 and Figure 4c. This finding may be explained by the fact that the clay affects the swelling capacity of the material [31]. Any coefficient that reduces the empty spaces between the layers or pores will directly affect this mechanism.…”
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“…The MMT absorption and penetration inside the BC matrix increases with the MMT concentration, which subsequently results in decreased WHC in the following order, BC > BC-MMT0.5 > BC-MMT1 > BC-MMT2, as shown in Table 5 and Figure 4c. This finding may be explained by the fact that the clay affects the swelling capacity of the material [31]. Any coefficient that reduces the empty spaces between the layers or pores will directly affect this mechanism.…”
Section: Effect Of Different Of Mmt On Surface Morphology Of Bcmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, some researchers have investigated BC-reinforced polymer composites with different materials, including conducting materials [24], graphene oxide [20], carbon nanotubes [25], ceramics [26], and biopolymers [27], for various biotechnological applications.In the past few years, polymer nanocomposites with numerous clays have been extensively investigated mainly due to their cost effectiveness and possible applicability in various areas, including structural, electronics, and biomedical industries [28][29][30]. Montmorillonite (MMT) is a surface-reactive hydroxyl-layered aluminum silicate clay mineral that forms microscopic platinum crystals [31]. MMT is one of the most widely used medicinal clays and has interesting properties for wound dressing applications, such as wound healing and antimicrobial properties, cleansing, skin protection, blood clotting and hemorrhage control in trauma patients [21,32,33].…”
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“…Although the element is metallic in nature, it exhibits both ionic and cuvailent bonding which is dominated by trivalent state. The element has a diameter of 0.57A and it is generally found in sixfold coordination with oxygen in the octahedral layer of many primary minerals such as micas, feldspar, cryolite and secondary phyllosilicates and ores such as bauxite [16,17]. It makes 8.1% of igneous, 8.2% of shale, 2.5% of sandstone and 0.4% of limestone rocks [12].…”
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“…Clay minerals have wide applications in different fields. They are used in the industry field to enhance the performance of some compounds such as the production of some consumed products as well as some health-related products [3]. In addition, they are viable sorbents in the field of water remediation [4].…”
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“…Adsorption is the most favored technique for excluding of heavy metals from aqueous solutions, due to its high efficiency and easiness of handling. [3]; [8], and [9]. Different studies introduced the using of biomaterials and agricultural residues derived biochar for the removal of heavy metals [2] and [8].…”
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confidence: 99%