Clay Science and Technology / edited by Gustavo Morari Do Nascimento.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nascimento, Gustavo Morari Do, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Clay.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (152 pages)

Place of Publication:

London : IntechOpen, 2021.

Summary:

This book presents the state-of-the-art results of synthesis, characterization, modification, and technological applications of clays, clay minerals, and materials based on clay minerals, such as polymer-clay nanocomposites and clay hybrids. It also presents some important results obtained in the broad area of clays and clay materials characterization. Moreover, this book provides a comprehensive account of polymer and biopolymer-clay nanocomposites, the use of clay as adsorption materials of industrial pollutants, the ceramic industry, and the physical-chemical aspects of aqueous dispersions of clay and clay minerals. This book is beneficial for students, teachers, and researchers who are interested in expanding their knowledge about the use of clays in a diverse range of fields, including nanotechnology, biotechnology, environmental science, industrial remediation, pharmaceuticals, and so on.

Notes:

Description based on: online resource; title from PDF title page (IntechOpen, viewed June 24, 2023).

Includes bibliographical references and index.