Applied Clay Science

Papers
(The median citation count of Applied Clay Science is 6. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)
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Nano-enhanced thermo-mechanical properties of ethylene vinyl acetate with intumescent agent and organoclays112
Difference in expansion and dehydration behaviors between NH4- and K-montmorillonite109
Triplet-triplet annihilation up-conversion of cationic iridium(III) complex solubilized by organically-modified hectorite in a green solvent97
Adsorption behaviors and atomistic mechanisms of iodate and iodide on hollow spherical allophane nanoparticles94
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Topochemical silanization of the Aurivillius phase Bi2SrTa2O9 and post-synthesis complexation78
Statistical significance of curing variables on geopolymerization of mining by-product untreated clay77
Synergistic ultrasonic–flash calcination to enhance pozzolanic reactivity of engineering spoil76
Modified natural mineral with a biogenic compound to control microbial growth in waterborne paint75
Light-driven C1 Chemical Conversion with LDH-based Nanomaterials73
Mechanical properties of defective kaolinite in tension and compression: A molecular dynamics study73
Ultrasonic disaggregation of mixed-dimensional palygorskite clay for improving ABS resin properties68
Functionalized halloysite nanotube–alginate composites as clay based platforms for real-time adsorption and QCM detection of hydrophobic biomolecule68
Preparation and characterization of titania supported on layered double hydroxide precipitated on glass fiber cloth64
A novel montmorillonite-based room temperature phosphorescence material by host-guest system63
Development of Pickering emulsion from polycationic montmorillonite nanoclay63
Fate of silicon in tropical agricultural soil clays using XANES spectroscopy61
Holographic characterization of typical silicate minerals by terahertz time-domain spectroscopy59
Molecular insights into the freezing process of water on the basal surface of muscovite mica58
Self-assembly of Fe-MOF on vermiculite nanosheets with enhanced catalytic activity57
Facile modification of sepiolite and its application in wear-resistant and superhydrophobic epoxy coatings by mimicking the structure of shark skin56
Comparative crystal chemistry of monovalent cation-exchanged birnessite53
Thermal stability of artificial radiation-induced defects in kaolinite: Enhancing EPR dating protocol53
Synergy of palygorskite supported polyaniline and MoS2 for improvement of Li S Battery performance53
Temperature effects on water retention behaviour and structural evolution of GMZ bentonite pellet mixtures53
Insights into the adsorption behaviour and mechanism of tetracycline on rectorite mineral: Influence of surface and structure evolution53
Nano structure of CO2-Brine-Kaolinite Interface: Implications for CO2 Geological Sequestration52
One-pot synthesis of Mg Al layered double hydroxides (LDH) from weathered tropical soils52
Rare earth modification of smectites and their use in luminescent up-conversion emission51
In-depth insights into transformation mechanism of synthetic saponite to amorphous silica under acid attack51
Thermal activation of kaolinite through potassium acetate intercalation: A structural and reactivity study51
Mechanical and thermal properties of geopolymers derived from metakaolin with iron mine waste50
Experimental and modelling study of the interaction of bentonite with alkaline water49
Halloysite nanotubes/Keratin composites for wool treatment48
Absorption of essential oils in Laponite: Stability enhancement and structural characteristics48
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Evaluation of changes in buffer properties from an in-situ engineered barrier experiment45
Dispersing sepiolite crystal bundles into nanofibers under expansion effect via steam pressure change and vacuum freeze-drying processes45
Obtaining and characterization of bentonite organophilic incorporated with geranyl acetate and its application as mycotoxins’ binder in simulated gastrointestinal fluids45
Fluorination of (Mg,Cu,Al,Fe)-based LDHs template for conversion materials usable in all-solid state lithium metal batteries44
Urea-intercalated montmorillonite quasi-solid-state electrolyte enabling selective Zn2+ transport and reduced water reactivity for durable aqueous zinc-ion batteries43
Unique reaction of layered double hydroxides with 4-chlorobutyric acid43
Sustainable utilization of clay minerals-rich engineering muck via alkali activation: Optimization of pore structure by thermal treatment43
Calcination treatment of CoFe-layered double hydroxide enables enhanced chemodynamic and photothermal effects for antibacterial and antitumor applications42
Preparation, characterization and antibacterial activities of bio-based schiff base Copper Complex intercalated montmorillonite41
Clay-polymer nanocomposites with antimicrobial and antibiofilm properties40
Polymerization regenerating Ca-zeolite by calcium inducing halloysite for enhancing toxic metal ions removal38
Ca-Al layered double hydroxides (LDHs) from the rehydration of calcined katoite: Chloride binding capacity and cementitious properties38
Trivalent lanthanide sorption onto illite in the presence of carbonate: A study combining thermodynamic sorption modeling, time-resolved laser fluorescence spectroscopy, and parallel factor analysis38
The reversibility of interlayer ion fixation in the smectite of BCV 2017 bentonite during long-term heating in air at 200 °C, a detailed mineralogical study38
Correlation between the triplet state energy of organic guests and the photoluminescence of Eu3+ and Tb3+ in layered yttrium hydroxide host38
Chitosan-Pd0 nanoparticles encapsulated in Al, Co-pillared montmorillonite by one-pot process38
Preparation of phosphorus-containing organic-hybrid layered double hydroxide as a flame retardant for thermoplastic polyurethane38
Microstructure and properties of halloysite nanotubes and modification methods: A comprehensive review37
Kinetics and mechanism of anion exchange in layered double hydroxide nanoparticle37
Structural defect-induced white light emission from synthetic Zn-rich trioctahedral smectite37
Effect of the dispersion state of minerals on the properties of cellulose nanofiber-based composite films36
Efficient removal of Pb(II) and Hg(II) with eco-friendly polyaspartic acid/ layered double hydroxide by host-guest interaction36
Influence of halloysite nanotubes/microfibrillated cellulose on pine leaves waste based ethylene scavenging composite paper for food packaging applications36
Understanding the thermal activation behavior of montmorillonite and kaolinite at atomic level by ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulations35
Electronic interaction between biochar and montmorillonite toward enhanced peroxymonosulfate activation35
Bentonite-Chitosan composites or beads for lead (Pb) adsorption: Design, preparation, and characterisation35
Electrochemical capacitance of clay minerals by diamine modification34
The preparation of high-yield uniform nanotubes from coal-measure kaolinite34
Friction influence on constant volume saturation of bentonite mixed pellet-block samples, a numerical analysis34
Enhanced bifunctional adsorption of anionic and cationic pollutants by MgAl LDH nanosheets modified montmorillonite via acid-salt activation34
Preparation of modified halloysite nanotubes@Ag3PO4/polyacrylonitrile electrospinning membranes for highly efficient air filtration and disinfection33
Comparative study of laterite and metakaolin/hematite-based geopolymers: Effect of iron source and alkalization33
Phase transformations of (Co Mg1-)3Si2O5(OH)4 phyllosilicate nanoscrolls upon heating in Ar, O2 and H2 containing atmospheres33
NHC-heterocycle carbene gold catalyst intercalated in Layered Double Hydroxides as reusable hybrid catalyst in acidic medium33
Electrochemically-deposited NiAl-layered double hydroxide/Ni electrocatalysts for enhanced magnetic water oxidation33
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Study on corrosion and wear resistance of Ni-Zn-Al hydrotalcite film on Aluminum alloy surface32
Intercalation of atorvastatin and valsartan into Mg Al layered double hydroxide host using a restacking procedure32
Hybridization of quinacridone and synthetic hectorite and the photoluminescence quenching by metal ions32
Luminescence Boosting after adding Quaternary ammonium/Phosphine Cations to Europium (III) Laponite Clay32
Palygorskite-based self-separable nano-adsorbent for wastewater treatment32
Ternary layered double hydroxide/3-amino1H-1,2,4-triazole for high-efficiency removal of copper metal ions. The experimental, possible mechanism, sustainable use of waste, and safety study32
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Interactions of layered clay minerals with water-soluble polymers; structural design and functions31
The homogenisation behaviour of BCV bentonite – A laboratory and numerical study31
Pressure-induced structural modifications of imogolite nanotubes and of their methylated analogues31
New insight into methane hydrate formation at clay-geofluid interface in natural kaolinite-stacking sediments31
A new method for reducing impurities in clay minerals31
Clostridium pasteurianum in kaolin bioleaching: Iron reduction and whitening mechanisms30
Clay mineral products for improving environmental quality30
Mineralogical and geotechnical characterization of two German bentonites from Westerwald and Bavaria30
Polymer-incorporated modified halloysite nanotubes for efficient CO2/N2 separation30
Effects of adding curcumin-loaded halloysite nanotubes to Nile tilapia skin gelatin film re-crosslinked with tannic acid30
High-pressure Raman scattering and X-ray diffraction study of kaolinite, Al2Si2O5(OH)430
Enhancing reactivity in muscovitic clays: Mechanical activation as a sustainable alternative to thermal activation for cement production29
Swelling pressure of clayey geomaterials: A comprehensive analysis of experimental methods, numerical estimates and molecular dynamics simulations29
Novel bio-derived phytic acid and melamine interlayered/surface dual modified layered double hydroxide by one-pot method and its highly efficient flame retardant performance for polypropylene29
Pore structure response of reconstituted kaolin and illite-smectite mixed-layer rich clay to 1D compression29
Prospects and limitations of a clay-enabled pre-concentration method for spectrophotometric quantification29
Advances in MOFs/clay nanocomposites within functional fire-safe polymeric materials29
Influence of head group structure of cationic surfactants on the desorption of cesium from clays and clay minerals29
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Structural and morphological properties of in-situ biosynthesis of biocompatible bacterial cellulose/Laponite nanocomposites28
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Instant formation of AlN whiskers and monocrystalline silicon with the separation of silicon and aluminum elements from 7 Å halloysite during thermite reduction28
Mapping the research landscape of calcined clay and LC3: A bibliometric perspective on emerging challenges and opportunities28
Hydrothermal in situ synthesis of high-crystallinity layered double hydroxide on electrospun polyacrylonitrile non-woven membrane: Application as anion capture filter28
Bentonite clay modification and the application in low solid phase drilling fluids for marine hydrate-bearing formation28
Recent advances on nanohybrid systems constituting clay–chitosan with organic molecules – A review27
Engineering binary-network structured montmorillonite/silica composite aerogels with improved mechanical strength as water-resistant thermal insulators27
Biodegradable layered double hydroxide based polymeric films for sustainable food packaging applications27
Exploration of adsorption properties of organic corrosion inhibitors on layered double hydroxide nanosheet: A molecular dynamics simulation study27
Enhanced dispersing properties of kaolin due to high-strength kneading process27
Bimetallic organic framework-derived nanocages loaded with phosphorus-containing compound for flame-retardant epoxy composites27
Hexavalent chromium adsorption by tetrahexylphosphonium modified beidellite clay27
Structure investigation of a Laponite-NaCl dispersion induced by desiccation in a confined geometry using SAXS27
Multifunctional halloysite and hectorite catalysts for effective transformation of biomass to biodiesel27
Development of carbon-coated aluminosilicate nanolayers composite shape-stabilized phase change materials with enhanced photo-thermal conversion and thermal storage27
Effect of super-absorbent polymer on swelling pressure of compacted bentonite infiltrated by alkaline solutions27
From Stromboli ashes to corrensite by hydrothermal synthesis: Hydrogeological inputs into Mars history26
Glauconite applications in agriculture: A review of recent advances26
CO2 fixation mechanism of kaolin treated with organic amines at varied temperatures and pressure26
Enhancing aqueous carbonation via co-milled serpentine and wollastonite: Effects of mechanochemical activation26
An experimental study on thermal relaxation of BCV bentonite26
An evaluation of the consistency of data and models for performance assessment: Divalent metal sorption on montmorillonite26
Removal of aqueous thiotungstates and polytungstates by delaminated magnesium/iron-based layered double hydroxide25
A predictive model for calculating the electrostatic intercalation efficiency of methotrexate-loaded laponite dependent on clay concentration and pH built from binding constants25
Interfacial chemical bonds enhanced photocatalytic performance of kaolinite/NiFe layered double oxide heterostructure for photocatalytic activated peroxymonosulfate25
Evaluating two series of layered double hydroxides in the fight against microorganisms25
Reaction mechanism and mechanical properties of geopolymer based on kaolinitic coal tailings25
Design and assessment of highly stable norfloxacin/ Ca-montmorillonite (STx-1b) as oral beads25
Transforming waste into beauty: Sustainable clay mask formulations using ornamental stone processing waste25
Fabrication and evaluation of combined 3D printed/pamidronate-layered double hydroxides enriched electrospun scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications25
Intercalation of carbamide to globular glauconite by chemical processing for the creation of slow-release nanocomposites25
Low-cost and high-safety montmorillonite-based solid electrolyte for lithium metal batteries25
Ionic liquid functionalized halloysite nanotube applied as electrode modifier for trace level determination of caffeic acid25
Paraffin@Hectorite/water phase change fluid with sustainable suspension stability and efficient heat dissipation25
Controlling clay slips with a process vibrational viscometer25
Fast hydrothermal and microwave synthesis of high purity methylated imogolite nanotubes25
Oil-based drilling fluid inspired by paints recipes25
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Release of metal elements from clays during elution with EDTA: Insights into the side effects of washing contaminated sites25
Fabrication and characterization of metakaolin-based fiber reinforced fire resistant geopolymer25
Use of response surface methodology to optimize triclosan adsorption on alumina pillared clays in a fixed-bed column for applications in solid-phase extraction24
Properties of iron-functionalized organoclays. Consequences for pertechnetate sequestration24
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Nanoscale chemomechanical variations of montmorillonite induced by the specificity of counterions—An in situ XRD and AFM study24
Efficient Zn2+ transport and stable electrolyte/electrode interface achieved in acid-modified palygorskite-based quasi-solid-state electrolyte for high-performance zinc-ion batteries24
Ab initio calculations of the structural, electronic and mechanical properties of palygorskite under high pressure24
Rehydroxylation of calcined swellable clay minerals at ambient conditions24
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Adsorption of hydrated Al3+ on the kaolinite (001) surface: A density functional theory study24
Assessing the influence of isotopic composition of water on that of clay minerals during chemical treatments24
The multidisciplinary science of applied clay research: A 2021–2023 bibliographic analysis23
Significantly improving the colloidal stability of selenium disulfide in water and antifungal activity by using palygorskite clay23
Berthierine authigenesis as grain pseudomorph? A new insight from the early Maastrichtian Kallankurichchi Formation, India23
Study on the expansion behavior of Halloysite during in-situ leaching ionic rare earth ore23
In situ grown montmorillonite@layered double hydroxide assembled with sodium phytate towards improving flame retardancy and mechanical properties of leather23
Unravelling and characterizing new halloysitic kaolin occurrences from the Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro, southeastern Brazil.23
Synthesis and ionic conductivity of novel high charged tetrasilisic type micas23
Experimental and molecular modeling study of CO adsorption on modified sepiolite22
Removal of aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone by clay mineral materials: In the animal industry and environment22
Mineralogical evolution of glauconite and smectite in a peat bog environment: Results of a one-year natural experiment22
Advances in Layered double Hydroxide-based Materials for CO2 Electroreduction: A Comprehensive Review of recent Research Progress22
Effect of thermal aging at 165 °C–200 °C on bentonite performance22
Rheology of aqueous suspensions of montmorillonite/ gum arabic /electrolyte22
Luminescence of rare earth 3D hydroxide framework Eu3+-doped and its application in dye adsorption tests22
Synthesis and multifaceted characterization of bioactive Co-Y-Fe layered double hydroxide: bridging peroxidase-mimic function with antibacterial and anticancer efficacy in a unified strategy22
Design and preparation of palygorskite supported bimetallic palladium‑cerium catalysts for efficient catalytic combustion of toluene22
Boosting photocatalytic hydrogen evolution over CdS/MoS2 on the graphene/montmorillonite composites22
Physicochemical properties of clayey deposits slurry treated by lime-activated ISSA and GGBS considering seawater salinity effect22
Effect of the different types of Sn-precursors on the properties of Sn FeMgAl-LDH samples22
An acid-free short-flow process for high-quality separation of kaolinite in coal waste rock: Based on mineralogical determinations21
Bentonite swelling pressure response to temperature change21
Evolution of kaolinite morphology upon exfoliation and dissolution: Evidence for nanoscale layer thinning in metakaolin21
Halloysite-based aerogels by bidirectional freezing with mechanical properties, thermal insulation and flame retardancy21
Catechol‑iron-clay surface complexation enriches radical formation and efficiency in heterogeneous Fenton reactions21
Performance and mechanism of the controllable gaseous ClO2 generation with modified sepiolite-based porous materials21
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Hydraulic conductivity, microstructure and texture of compacted claystone/ bentonite mixtures saturated with different solutions21
Fabrication and evaluation of antibacterial properties of Cu2O/sepiolite-PVA nanocomposite hydrogels against multidrug-resistant bacteria21
On the influence of synthetic parameters on the properties and aldol condensation performance of the MgAl mixed oxides and rehydrated hydrotalcites21
One-step synthesis of CdS-CeO2/sepiolite and its efficient removal of Rhodamine B by synergistic adsorption and photocatalysis21
Insights into the role of calcination temperature and NaOH dosage in producing supplementary cementitious materials from low-grade clay via alkali-thermal-fusion21
Adsorption properties of fly ash–clay composites from Central European localities: Case study21
Significantly improved stabilization of glycoside hydrolases important in food industry by immobilization onto appropriately modified beidellite21
Halloysite nanotubes supported copper oxide composites used as efficient catalysts for bisphenol A removal21
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Fabrication of transparent ultrathin films with ordered solid luminescence by LBL assembly of CdTe quantum dots with exfoliated vermiculite20
Differences in the dynamic behavior of Cd2+ on different clay mineral (001) surfaces under the effect of electric field20
Designing general use cement with calcined illite and limestone filler20
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Adsorption and diffusion of selenite on Boda Claystone Formation20
Influence mechanism of clay minerals on the adsorption behavior of thiacloprid upon three different acetate microplastics: Effective adsorption sites20
Insight into the spiral growth of disordered kaolinite nanocrystals20
Tuning the synthesis of aluminosilicates to enhance metal cation uptake for heavy metal immobilization20
Production of clays for white porcelains from porcelain stone using eco-friendly iron impurity leaching with citric acid20
A protocol for the extraction of viable bacteria for identification of bacterial communities in bentonite20
The evidence for survival of high-grade diagenesis by dioctahedral vermiculite, as exemplified by upper Triassic rocks of the Tomanová Formation, Tatra Mountains Poland19
Microstructural and morphological properties of mechanochemically activated kaolinite in the light of pozzolanic reactivity19
Study on the preparation of mineral silicon-potassium fertilizer by hydrothermal leaching of kaolinite to generate potassium aluminosilicate under the “calcification-potash alkali” system19
Mineralogical drivers of fertility and pedogenetic processes in tropical mountain soils of southeastern Brazil19
High-pressure structural evolution of talc investigated by X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, and density functional theory calculations19
Composite nanocatalysts of amino-organoalkoxysilanes functionalized palygorskite for Knoevenagel condensation reaction19
Sb(III) and Sb(V) retention by aptian sands: Quantitative insights into adsorption and heterogeneous redox reactions controlled by iron-containing minerals19
Exfoliated Moroccan lava clay (Ghassoul) as a sustainable adsorbent for phosphate removal and fertilizer recovery19
Investigating adsorption of various heavy metal ions by the reaction products of chrysotile and lizardite-acid interface19
Sustained release and self activation of peroxydisulfate intercalated Ca/Al-layered double hydroxide in the remediation of organic contaminated soil19
Rheological properties of concentrated allophane, halloysite, and kaolinite suspensions19
Polymer nanocomposites to modify crude oil waxy crystallization: Influence of content and type of clay (mineral)19
High-efficiency removal of fluoride ions in real fluorine-containing wastewater using red mud-metakaolin based geopolymer microspheres19
The role of intraparticle slit pores in porosity development of sodium montmorillonite gels19
Attenuation of Zn(II) and Cu(II) by low-alkali activated clay-fly ash liners19
Compressibility of a binary bentonite-based mixture with particular emphasis on pellet orientation19
Biocomposites based on bentonite and lecithin: An experimental approach supported by molecular dynamics19
Anisotropy in particle orientation controls water diffusion in clay materials19
Influence of metakaolin on the hydration and microstructure evolution of cement paste during the early stage19
Palygorskite-Mn(II): An efficient and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of quinolines18
Interactions between clay minerals, bacteria growth and urease activity on biocementation of soils18
Functionalized clay nanocomposites for enhanced proton conductivity in polyether-based fuel cell membranes18
Thermal insulation performance of rock wool reinforced kaolinite-based porous geopolymer18
Interaction of vanadates with Mg/Al and Mg/Fe LDH intercalated with carbonates and sulphates based on experimental data and surface complexation modelling18
An enhanced electrokinetic system for remediation of Cu-polluted clay soils by integrating purging solutions and intermittent power18
Blocking endogenous phosphorus release in sediments by a hydrotalcite mixture synthesized with natural sepiolite and discarded cans18
Polymer-modified halloysite nanotubes with high adhesion and UV-shielding properties for chlopyrifos application on cotton leaves18
Effects of magnesia and borax on the compressive strength and microstructure of phosphoric acid-activated metakaolin geopolymer18
Swelling pressure response of Bentonil-WRK bentonite under thermal cycling up to 150°C18
Recent progress in radionuclides adsorption by bentonite-based materials as ideal adsorbents and buffer/backfill materials18
Synthesis of phosphonitrile derivative-modified halloysite flame retardants and their simultaneous enhancement of epoxy resins flame retardancy and mechanical properties18
Natural aluminosilicate nanoclay mineral for photocatalytic applications: Influence of the surface properties in photocatalysis18
Photoinduced cooling effect of water-retentive composite of TiO2 and saponite18
Cross-linked polymer modified layered double hydroxide nanosheet stabilized CsPbBr3 perovskite quantum dots for white light-emitting diode18
Steel-bentonite interaction at elevated temperatures18
Montmorillonite modified with Fe3O4 and tannic acid for inhibition of S. aureus and MRSA biofilm formation18
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Development of eco-friendly ceramic tiles incorporating sugarcane bagasse ash17
Effect of polyanionic cellulose modification on properties and microstructure of calcium bentonite17
Microwave-synthesized composite preformed particle gels based on tragacanth gum and palygorskite for high-salinity high-temperature conditions17
Montmorillonite-alginate films for paraquat adsorption and fluorescent detection17
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Magnetite-facilitated growth of a layered double hydroxide film on steel for improved anti-corrosion17
Study on the adsorption/desorption characteristics and dynamic diffusion mechanism of rare earth hydrated ions on the kaolinite (001) surface17
Cesium transport in Czech compacted bentonite: Planar source and through diffusion methods evaluated considering non-linearity of sorption isotherm17
The effect of microbial alteration and diagenetic evolution on clay minerals transformation in lacustrine basin17
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Correlation of acid sites with morphology of layered silicates17
Novel slow-release nanohybrid from zinc hydroxysalt intercalated with dicamba herbicide17
Swelling-induced fracture closure in Opalinus Clay: An inert particle tracking approach17
Inclusion/energy transfer/release of L-ascorbate in the interlayer gallery of layered yttrium hydroxide17
Catalytic hydrogenolysis over Cu-based oxide derived from hydrotalcite-like structured materials: Reaction condition optimization and artificial neural network modelling17
Absorption behavior and mechanism of ciprofloxacin and tetracycline antibiotics on different rectorites16
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