Clay Minerals in Nature Their Characterization, Modification and Application

• Andere auteurs: Valaškova, Marta (Redacteur), Simha Martynkova, Gražyna (Redacteur)
• Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
• Taal: Engels
• Gepubliceerd in: IntechOpen 2012
• Onderwerpen: Geology & the lithosphere
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Clay is an abundant raw material which has a variety of uses and properties depending on their structure and composition. Clay minerals are inexpensive and environmentally friendly naturally occurring nanomaterials, thanks to their 1 nm thick silicate layers, in all types of sediments and sedimentar...