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Papers

(The median citation count of Clay Minerals is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Geopolymer mesoporosity investigated by intrinsic ionic conductivity using complex impedance spectroscopy	25
Formulation and release kinetics of ibuprofen–bentonite tablets	22
Effect of calcium solution on the mineralogy of the clay fraction and the swelling of clay soils	20
Effective removal of hexavalent chromium with magnetically reduced graphene oxide bentonite	14
Rare earth element adsorption experiments onto kaolinite in water, NaCl, Na ₂ SO ₄ and NaHCO	13
Efficient degradation of tetracycline via iron(II,III) oxide nanoparticle-activated hydrogen peroxide: mechanisms and performance	11
An appreciation of Covadonga Brime (1950–2023)	10
Application of supported Cu–Ru catalysts for the removal of trace olefins in aromatics	10
Effects of clay activation and amine chain length on silica–palygorskite heterostructure properties	10
Bruce Velde (1938–2024)	9
The Clay Minerals Group (CMG): 1947–2022	8
Adsorption of gold nanoparticles on illite under high solid/liquid ratio and initial pH conditions	8
Characterization of clays from the Fez area (northern Morocco) for potential uses in the ceramics industry	8
Role of particle gradation of clay–sand mixtures on the interfacial adhesion performance of polymer coatings	7
Optimized purification procedure for Iranian calcium bentonite for producing montmorillonite nanosheets	7
Adsorption of lead by kaolinite, montmorillonite, goethite and ferrihydrite: performance and mechanisms based on quantitative analysis	7
Microstructural observations of clay-hosted pores in black shales: implications for porosity preservation and petrophysical variability	6
Changes in the basic structure and strength deterioration of clay minerals with different hydration degrees	6
Natural and pretreated Gördes clinoptilolites for ammonia removal: effect of exchangeable cations (Na⁺, K⁺, Ca²⁺and Mg²⁺)	5
Characterization of the clayey sediments in the exposed mudflats of the western Dead Sea shore	5
The clayey deposit from Bomkoul (Douala, Cameroon): a case study of the geotechnical appraisal and assessment of the characteristics of firing bricks	5
CLM volume 58 issue 1 Cover	5
Comparison of the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of halloysite nanotubes and organoclays as green source materials	5
Synthesis and characterization of nano-silica from locally available laterite clay	5
Thermophysical and viscoelastic properties of 3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran-containing, polymer-layered, clay-reinforced nanoarchitectures	5

CLM volume 57 issue 3-4 Cover and Front matter	5
Influence of the clay fractions from various horizons on the radiation shielding parameters of an Arenosol	5
Production of lightweight expanded aggregates from smectite clay, palygorskite-rich sediment and phosphate sludge	4
Coastal processes affecting the clayey sediments of the exposed mudflats on the receding western Dead Sea shore	4
Identifying clay minerals and accessory phases by oxide composition using MinMatch	4
Rare earth elements in phyllosilicates	4
Study of the adsorption mechanisms of NH₃, H₂S and SO₂ on sepiolite using molecular dynamics simulations	4
High catalytic performance of Fe-rich palygorskite clay-supported Ni catalysts for steam reforming of toluene	3
The Dispersion Stability of Bentonite in Water-in-oil Emulsions	3
Influence of solid–liquid compositions and contact time during maturation on the properties of artificial peloids for use in pelotherapy	3
Preparation of phase-change microcapsules with illite as a filler and their applications in foaming materials	3
Dr Ian Wilson, 1943–2023	3
Iron mining waste as a sustainable material for producing bricks: microstructure, mechanical and thermal properties	3
Hydration of alkali and alkaline-earth montmorillonites: an experimental comparative study from X-ray diffraction, water sorption isotherms and mid-infrared spectroscopy	3
Molecular simulation of the adsorption of the hydration inhibitor N1,N1’-(ethane-1,2-diethyl)bis(N1-(2-aminoethyl)ethane-1,2-diamine onto montmorillonite	3
Maria Pilar Mata Campo	3
HotBENT experiment on quality control of bentonites used for granular bentonite material backfilling and block production	3
Compressed earthen blocks using alluvial clays from Mbam: performance comparison using statistical analysis of cement vs heat-stabilized blocks	3
Molecular dynamics simulation of dodecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium cation-intercalated montmorillonite	3
Effects of the hydrophilic–lipophilic balance of inorganic nanoparticles on the properties of a non-aqueous drilling fluid with organo-palygorskite	3
Residual and sedimentary clays from Santa Maria (Azores, Portugal): preliminary assessment as ceramic raw materials	3
The implications of Fe speciation for the humic substance stability of ternary Fe(III)–montmorillonite–humic substance systems	3
Theoretical analysis of the effect of doping with Na(I), K(I), Mg(II), Ca(II) and Fe(II) on the electronic and mechanical properties of pyrophyllite	3
Characterization and drug release of benzalkonium chloride-loaded organo-palygorskite or organo-montmorillonite	2
Synthesis of nano-metakaolin using mechanical activation: effects of various parameters on the activated material properties	2
Chlorhexidine acetate adsorption onto halloysite nanotubes from liquid media and in vitro antimicrobial activity	2
Prospecting and characterization of plastic clays from the state of São Paulo, Brazil, as raw materials for porcelain stoneware tile production	2
Iron removal from kaolin by oxalic acid using a novel pre-agitating and high-pressure washing technique	2
Dispersant-assisted rotating liquid film reactor separation strategy for low-grade palygorskite purification with improved dye absorption performance	2
Origin and distribution of clay minerals in semi-arid Sahelian soils: case of Kori Ouallam watershed, south-western Niger	2
Investigation of iron/bentonite interaction based on powdered mixtures	2
Generalized relationships between the ionic radii of octahedral cations and the b crystallographic parameter of clays and related minerals	2
CLM volume 57 issue 3-4 Cover and Back matter	2
Rheological properties of magnesium bentonite and sepiolite suspensions after dynamic ageing at high temperatures	2
Sustainable approach to raw clays for ceramic and refractory applications: insights from updated traditional ternary diagrams	1
Eco-friendly hybrid materials made from Tunisian clay and natural flowers	1
CLM volume 57 issue 2 Cover and Front matter	1
Simple and efficient: performance of palladium-loaded sepiolite for electrocatalytic ethanol oxidation	1
Characteristic changes of calcined clay minerals as heavy metal adsorbents	1
Characterization of refractory bricks from selected Cameroonian kaolins	1
Differential dissolution of interlayer, octahedral and tetrahedral cations of vermiculite in oxalic acid	1
The effect of different exchangeable cations on the CO₂ adsorption capacity of Laponite RD^®	1
Influence of zirconia on the sintering behaviour and mechanical properties of reaction-sintered mullite-based composite ceramics	1
Micro-column testing of the dynamic adsorption of Pb by Fe-Mg clay–quartz beds	1
Characteristics of the raw materials of glazed tile bodies in the southern area of the Bao'ensi site, Nanjing, China	1
Robert Michael Sumner Perrin, 1921–2023	1
Magnetic sepiolite/iron(III) oxide composite for the adsorption of lead(II) ions from aqueous solutions	1
Characterization and distribution of clay minerals in the soils of Fildes Peninsula and Ardley Island (King George Island, Maritime Antarctica)	1
Geometry optimization of an electrochemical reactor for bleaching kaolin	1
Molecular dynamics modelling of Na-montmorillonite subjected to uniaxial compression and unidirectional shearing	1

Facile preparation of sepiolite-based composites and their antibacterial/rheological properties	1
Transforming environmental waste into valuable resources: characterization of clayey sludge from aggregate quarries for sustainable traditional ceramics	1
Photon-shielding properties of alkali- and acid-treated Philippine natural zeolite	1
Formation of iron-rich phyllosilicates in the FeO–SiO₂–H₂O system during hydrothermal synthesis as a function of pH	1
The beneficiation of the Pütürge pyrophyllite ore by flotation: mineralogical and chemical evaluation	1
Ternary geopolymer with calcined halloysite: impact on mechanical properties and microstructure	1
The kinetics and mechanisms of using cationic surfactants to reduce the dissolution of clay minerals	1