Applied Clay Science

Papers
(The TQCC of Applied Clay Science is 14. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Geopolymer-hydrotalcite hybrid beads by ionotropic gelation171
Editorial Board111
Light-driven C1 Chemical Conversion with LDH-based Nanomaterials93
Comparative crystal chemistry of monovalent cation-exchanged birnessite92
Molecular insights into the freezing process of water on the basal surface of muscovite mica84
Holographic characterization of typical silicate minerals by terahertz time-domain spectroscopy84
Temperature effects on water retention behaviour and structural evolution of GMZ bentonite pellet mixtures80
Nano-enhanced thermo-mechanical properties of ethylene vinyl acetate with intumescent agent and organoclays74
Thermal activation of kaolinite through potassium acetate intercalation: A structural and reactivity study68
CeO2/Ni-Al layered double hydroxide composite electrode for the enhancement of specific capacitance and capacitance retention performance65
Difference in expansion and dehydration behaviors between NH4- and K-montmorillonite64
Preparation and characterization of titania supported on layered double hydroxide precipitated on glass fiber cloth59
Eco-friendly all-inorganic CsPbX3 (X = Cl, Br, and I) perovskite nanocrystals in pyrophyllite for bright white light-emitting diodes57
One-pot synthesis of Mg Al layered double hydroxides (LDH) from weathered tropical soils57
Reply to comments on: Synthesis and characterization of a novel nickel pillared-clay catalyst: In-situ carbon nanotube–clay hybrid nanofiller from Ni-PILC57
In-depth insights into transformation mechanism of synthetic saponite to amorphous silica under acid attack56
Fate of silicon in tropical agricultural soil clays using XANES spectroscopy53
Adsorption behaviors and atomistic mechanisms of iodate and iodide on hollow spherical allophane nanoparticles53
Insights into the adsorption behaviour and mechanism of tetracycline on rectorite mineral: Influence of surface and structure evolution53
Preparation and characterization of manganese oxides supported on functionalized halloysite nanotubes with enhanced catalytic oxidation for toluene53
Improving the flame retardancy and thermal stability of polypropylene composites via introducing glycine intercalated kaolinite compounds52
Facile modification of sepiolite and its application in wear-resistant and superhydrophobic epoxy coatings by mimicking the structure of shark skin52
Novel Ca-SLS-LDH nanocomposites obtained via lignosulfonate modification for corrosion protection of steel bars in simulated concrete pore solution48
Nano structure of CO2-Brine-Kaolinite Interface: Implications for CO2 Geological Sequestration47
Rheology and yielding transitions in mixed kaolinite/bentonite suspensions47
Statistical significance of curing variables on geopolymerization of mining by-product untreated clay47
Rare earth modification of smectites and their use in luminescent up-conversion emission46
Self-assembly of Fe-MOF on vermiculite nanosheets with enhanced catalytic activity45
Mechanical and thermal properties of geopolymers derived from metakaolin with iron mine waste44
Synergy of palygorskite supported polyaniline and MoS2 for improvement of Li S Battery performance43
Understanding the thermal activation behavior of montmorillonite and kaolinite at atomic level by ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulations42
Thermal stability of artificial radiation-induced defects in kaolinite: Enhancing EPR dating protocol42
Ultrasonic disaggregation of mixed-dimensional palygorskite clay for improving ABS resin properties42
Experimental and modelling study of the interaction of bentonite with alkaline water42
Mechanical properties of defective kaolinite in tension and compression: A molecular dynamics study42
Acid etching halloysite loaded cobalt boride material for supercapacitor electrode application41
Rational design of kaolinite-based photocatalytic materials for environment decontamination41
Polymerization regenerating Ca-zeolite by calcium inducing halloysite for enhancing toxic metal ions removal41
Absorption of essential oils in Laponite: Stability enhancement and structural characteristics40
Fluorination of (Mg,Cu,Al,Fe)-based LDHs template for conversion materials usable in all-solid state lithium metal batteries40
Calcination treatment of CoFe-layered double hydroxide enables enhanced chemodynamic and photothermal effects for antibacterial and antitumor applications39
Obtaining and characterization of bentonite organophilic incorporated with geranyl acetate and its application as mycotoxins’ binder in simulated gastrointestinal fluids39
Assessment of temperature effect on bentonite microstructure deformability39
Effect of the dispersion state of minerals on the properties of cellulose nanofiber-based composite films39
Particle size distribution and crystallinity as indicators of kaolinite genesis38
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
Unique reaction of layered double hydroxides with 4-chlorobutyric acid38
Chitosan-Pd0 nanoparticles encapsulated in Al, Co-pillared montmorillonite by one-pot process38
Structural defect-induced white light emission from synthetic Zn-rich trioctahedral smectite38
Editorial Board37
Kinetics and mechanism of anion exchange in layered double hydroxide nanoparticle37
Bentonite-Chitosan composites or beads for lead (Pb) adsorption: Design, preparation, and characterisation37
Efficient removal of Pb(II) and Hg(II) with eco-friendly polyaspartic acid/ layered double hydroxide by host-guest interaction36
Electronic interaction between biochar and montmorillonite toward enhanced peroxymonosulfate activation36
Evaluation of changes in buffer properties from an in-situ engineered barrier experiment36
Halloysite nanotubes/Keratin composites for wool treatment35
Preparation of phosphorus-containing organic-hybrid layered double hydroxide as a flame retardant for thermoplastic polyurethane35
Correlation between the triplet state energy of organic guests and the photoluminescence of Eu3+ and Tb3+ in layered yttrium hydroxide host35
One-pot synthesis of Mg Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) using MgO and metakaolin (MK) as precursors34
Sustainable utilization of clay minerals-rich engineering muck via alkali activation: Optimization of pore structure by thermal treatment34
Microstructure and properties of halloysite nanotubes and modification methods: A comprehensive review33
Efficient adsorption of Cu(II), Pb(II) and Ni(II) from waste water by PANI@APTS-magnetic attapulgite composites33
Sulfate-loaded layered double oxide: A bifunctional adsorbent for simultaneous purification of metal ion and anionic dye33
New insight into methane hydrate formation at clay-geofluid interface in natural kaolinite-stacking sediments33
Influence of halloysite nanotubes/microfibrillated cellulose on pine leaves waste based ethylene scavenging composite paper for food packaging applications33
Effects of adding curcumin-loaded halloysite nanotubes to Nile tilapia skin gelatin film re-crosslinked with tannic acid32
Preparation of modified halloysite nanotubes@Ag3PO4/polyacrylonitrile electrospinning membranes for highly efficient air filtration and disinfection32
Transformation of inherent microorganisms in Wyoming-type bentonite and their effects on structural iron32
Interactions of layered clay minerals with water-soluble polymers; structural design and functions32
Ciprofloxacin carrier systems based on hectorite/halloysite hybrid hydrogels for potential wound healing applications32
Comparative study of laterite and metakaolin/hematite-based geopolymers: Effect of iron source and alkalization31
Intercalation of atorvastatin and valsartan into Mg Al layered double hydroxide host using a restacking procedure31
A new method for reducing impurities in clay minerals31
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 study31
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 polypropylene31
Polymer-incorporated modified halloysite nanotubes for efficient CO2/N2 separation31
The homogenisation behaviour of BCV bentonite – A laboratory and numerical study30
The preparation of high-yield uniform nanotubes from coal-measure kaolinite30
NHC-heterocycle carbene gold catalyst intercalated in Layered Double Hydroxides as reusable hybrid catalyst in acidic medium30
Hybridization of quinacridone and synthetic hectorite and the photoluminescence quenching by metal ions29
High-pressure Raman scattering and X-ray diffraction study of kaolinite, Al2Si2O5(OH)429
Editorial Board29
Palygorskite-based self-separable nano-adsorbent for wastewater treatment29
Luminescence Boosting after adding Quaternary ammonium/Phosphine Cations to Europium (III) Laponite Clay29
Synthesis of 3-hydroxybutyraldehyde over highly stable solid base catalysts prepared from layered double hydroxides28
Enhanced bifunctional adsorption of anionic and cationic pollutants by MgAl LDH nanosheets modified montmorillonite via acid-salt activation28
Phase transformations of (Co Mg1-)3Si2O5(OH)4 phyllosilicate nanoscrolls upon heating in Ar, O2 and H2 containing atmospheres28
Exfoliation of carboxymethylcellulose-intercalated layered double hydroxide in water28
Pressure-induced structural modifications of imogolite nanotubes and of their methylated analogues28
Effect of the particle size on the reactivity of MgO-Al2O3 hydrating mixtures: A long-term kinetic investigation of hydrotalcite synthesis28
Editorial Board28
Electrochemical capacitance of clay minerals by diamine modification27
Clay mineral products for improving environmental quality27
Study on corrosion and wear resistance of Ni-Zn-Al hydrotalcite film on Aluminum alloy surface27
Editorial Board27
Enhancing reactivity in muscovitic clays: Mechanical activation as a sustainable alternative to thermal activation for cement production27
Friction influence on constant volume saturation of bentonite mixed pellet-block samples, a numerical analysis27
Catalytic activity of K10 montmorillonite in the chemical vapor deposition of multi-wall carbon nanotubes from methane26
Ionic liquid functionalized halloysite nanotube applied as electrode modifier for trace level determination of caffeic acid26
From Stromboli ashes to corrensite by hydrothermal synthesis: Hydrogeological inputs into Mars history26
Editorial Board26
Influence of head group structure of cationic surfactants on the desorption of cesium from clays and clay minerals26
Corrigendum to “Durable nanofibrous matrices augmented with hydrotalcite-like compounds for cutaneous regeneration of burn wounds” [Applied Clay Science 187 (2020) /105476]26
Structure investigation of a Laponite-NaCl dispersion induced by desiccation in a confined geometry using SAXS26
Bio-based adenosine triphosphate pillared layered double hydroxide for enhancing flame retardancy of polypropylene25
Instant formation of AlN whiskers and monocrystalline silicon with the separation of silicon and aluminum elements from 7 Å halloysite during thermite reduction25
Prospects and limitations of a clay-enabled pre-concentration method for spectrophotometric quantification25
An evaluation of the consistency of data and models for performance assessment: Divalent metal sorption on montmorillonite25
Structural and morphological properties of in-situ biosynthesis of biocompatible bacterial cellulose/Laponite nanocomposites25
Release of metal elements from clays during elution with EDTA: Insights into the side effects of washing contaminated sites25
Preparation and characterization of Kaolinite supported lanthanum-hydroxide and its improvements for natural rubber composites25
Hydrothermal in situ synthesis of high-crystallinity layered double hydroxide on electrospun polyacrylonitrile non-woven membrane: Application as anion capture filter25
Low-cost and high-safety montmorillonite-based solid electrolyte for lithium metal batteries25
Genesis of alunite-bearing kaolin deposit in Mudamköy member of the Miocene Göbel Formation, Mustafakemalpaşa (Bursa), Turkey25
Interaction of individual meta clays with polycarboxylate (PCE) superplasticizers in cement investigated via dispersion, zeta potential and sorption measurements25
Biodegradable layered double hydroxide based polymeric films for sustainable food packaging applications25
Recent advances on nanohybrid systems constituting clay–chitosan with organic molecules – A review25
Development of carbon-coated aluminosilicate nanolayers composite shape-stabilized phase change materials with enhanced photo-thermal conversion and thermal storage25
Effect of super-absorbent polymer on swelling pressure of compacted bentonite infiltrated by alkaline solutions25
Enhanced dispersing properties of kaolin due to high-strength kneading process25
Multifunctional halloysite and hectorite catalysts for effective transformation of biomass to biodiesel25
An experimental study on thermal relaxation of BCV bentonite25
Bentonite clay modification and the application in low solid phase drilling fluids for marine hydrate-bearing formation25
Exploration of adsorption properties of organic corrosion inhibitors on layered double hydroxide nanosheet: A molecular dynamics simulation study24
Hexavalent chromium adsorption by tetrahexylphosphonium modified beidellite clay24
Fabrication and characterization of metakaolin-based fiber reinforced fire resistant geopolymer24
Incorporation of amine-grafted halloysite nanotube to electrospun nanofibrous membranes of chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol) for Cd (II) and Pb(II) removal24
Reaction mechanism and mechanical properties of geopolymer based on kaolinitic coal tailings24
PEGylated green halloysite/spinel ferrite nanocomposites for pH sensitive delivery of dexamethasone: A potential pulmonary drug delivery treatment option for COVID-1924
Enhancing aqueous carbonation via co-milled serpentine and wollastonite: Effects of mechanochemical activation24
CO2 fixation mechanism of kaolin treated with organic amines at varied temperatures and pressure24
Nucleation and dissociation of carbon dioxide hydrate in the inter- and intra-particle pores of dioctahedral smectite: Mechanistic insights from molecular dynamics simulations24
Adsorption properties and mechanism of montmorillonite modified by two Gemini surfactants with different chain lengths for three benzotriazole emerging contaminants: Experimental and theoretical study24
Glauconite applications in agriculture: A review of recent advances23
Synthesis and ionic conductivity of novel high charged tetrasilisic type micas23
Berthierine authigenesis as grain pseudomorph? A new insight from the early Maastrichtian Kallankurichchi Formation, India23
Multi-site nanocomposite sorbent for simultaneous removal of diverse micropollutants from treated wastewater23
Luminescence of rare earth 3D hydroxide framework Eu3+-doped and its application in dye adsorption tests23
Editorial Board23
Transforming waste into beauty: Sustainable clay mask formulations using ornamental stone processing waste23
An asymmetric clay film for smart moisture actuators: Film actuation and characterization23
Engineering binary-network structured montmorillonite/silica composite aerogels with improved mechanical strength as water-resistant thermal insulators23
Catechol‑iron-clay surface complexation enriches radical formation and efficiency in heterogeneous Fenton reactions23
Rehydroxylation of calcined swellable clay minerals at ambient conditions23
Design and assessment of highly stable norfloxacin/ Ca-montmorillonite (STx-1b) as oral beads23
Assessing the influence of isotopic composition of water on that of clay minerals during chemical treatments23
Properties of iron-functionalized organoclays. Consequences for pertechnetate sequestration22
Significantly improving the colloidal stability of selenium disulfide in water and antifungal activity by using palygorskite clay22
Water adsorption behaviour on (001) pyrophyllite surface from ab initio Density Functional Theory simulations22
Mica-based triboelectric nanogenerators for energy harvesting22
Effect of the different types of Sn-precursors on the properties of Sn FeMgAl-LDH samples22
Rheology of aqueous suspensions of montmorillonite/ gum arabic /electrolyte22
Interfacial chemical bonds enhanced photocatalytic performance of kaolinite/NiFe layered double oxide heterostructure for photocatalytic activated peroxymonosulfate22
Fabrication and evaluation of combined 3D printed/pamidronate-layered double hydroxides enriched electrospun scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications22
Recycling mining and construction wastes as temper in clay bricks22
Boosting photocatalytic hydrogen evolution over CdS/MoS2 on the graphene/montmorillonite composites22
Oil-based drilling fluid inspired by paints recipes22
Insights into the role of calcination temperature and NaOH dosage in producing supplementary cementitious materials from low-grade clay via alkali-thermal-fusion22
Removal of aflatoxin B1 and zearalenone by clay mineral materials: In the animal industry and environment21
Physicochemical properties of clayey deposits slurry treated by lime-activated ISSA and GGBS considering seawater salinity effect21
Paraffin@Hectorite/water phase change fluid with sustainable suspension stability and efficient heat dissipation21
Effects of ZnAl layered double hydroxide and benzimidazole derivative on the dechlorination of poly(vinyl chloride)21
Controlling clay slips with a process vibrational viscometer21
Advances in Layered double Hydroxide-based Materials for CO2 Electroreduction: A Comprehensive Review of recent Research Progress21
Adsorption of hydrated Al3+ on the kaolinite (001) surface: A density functional theory study21
Nanoscale chemomechanical variations of montmorillonite induced by the specificity of counterions—An in situ XRD and AFM study21
Performance and mechanism of the controllable gaseous ClO2 generation with modified sepiolite-based porous materials21
Hierarchical Sheet-on-Sheet ZnTi-LDHs/g-C3N4 composites with enhanced photocatalytic activity prepared by mechanical mixing21
Use of response surface methodology to optimize triclosan adsorption on alumina pillared clays in a fixed-bed column for applications in solid-phase extraction20
Effects of montmorillonite charge reduction on the high-temperature/high-pressure pyrolysis of organic matter20
Tuning the synthesis of aluminosilicates to enhance metal cation uptake for heavy metal immobilization20
Editorial Board20
Editorial Board20
Fabrication and evaluation of antibacterial properties of Cu2O/sepiolite-PVA nanocomposite hydrogels against multidrug-resistant bacteria20
The multidisciplinary science of applied clay research: A 2021–2023 bibliographic analysis20
Nanoscale friction characteristics of hydrated montmorillonites using molecular dynamics20
Editorial Board20
Innovative membrane containing iron-based layered double hydroxide intercalated with phyto therapeutic diterpenoid20
Editorial Board20
Intercalation of carbamide to globular glauconite by chemical processing for the creation of slow-release nanocomposites20
Halloysite nanotubes supported copper oxide composites used as efficient catalysts for bisphenol A removal20
The role of intraparticle slit pores in porosity development of sodium montmorillonite gels20
Adsorption and diffusion of selenite on Boda Claystone Formation20
Polymer intercalation synthesis of glycoboehmite nanosheets20
Fabrication of transparent ultrathin films with ordered solid luminescence by LBL assembly of CdTe quantum dots with exfoliated vermiculite20
Evolution of kaolinite morphology upon exfoliation and dissolution: Evidence for nanoscale layer thinning in metakaolin19
Intercalating assembly of NiFe LDH nanosheets/CNTs composite as high-performance electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction19
Influence of metakaolin on the hydration and microstructure evolution of cement paste during the early stage19
Halloysite-based aerogels by bidirectional freezing with mechanical properties, thermal insulation and flame retardancy19
The evidence for survival of high-grade diagenesis by dioctahedral vermiculite, as exemplified by upper Triassic rocks of the Tomanová Formation, Tatra Mountains Poland19
Cation adsorption at permanently (montmorillonite) and variably (quartz) charged mineral surfaces: Mechanisms and forces from subatomic scale19
Differences in the dynamic behavior of Cd2+ on different clay mineral (001) surfaces under the effect of electric field19
Significantly improved stabilization of glycoside hydrolases important in food industry by immobilization onto appropriately modified beidellite19
Improvement in the anti-corrosion property of marine concrete using layered double hydroxides and polyvinylpyrrolidone19
Attenuation of Zn(II) and Cu(II) by low-alkali activated clay-fly ash liners19
Adsorption properties of fly ash–clay composites from Central European localities: Case study19
A density functional theory (DFT) investigation of how small molecules and atmospheric pollutants relevant to art conservation adsorb on kaolinite19
Hydraulic conductivity, microstructure and texture of compacted claystone/ bentonite mixtures saturated with different solutions19
Bentonite swelling pressure response to temperature change19
Simultaneous removal of antimony(III/V) and arsenic(III/V) from aqueous solution by bacteria–mediated kaolin@Fe–Mn binary (hydr)oxides composites19
A protocol for the extraction of viable bacteria for identification of bacterial communities in bentonite19
Designing general use cement with calcined illite and limestone filler19
The different effects of sulfate on the adsorption of REEs on kaolinite and ferrihydrite19
Construction of spherical montmorillonite supported Cu-based catalyst doping with a covalent organic framework for 4-nitrophenol removal19
On the influence of synthetic parameters on the properties and aldol condensation performance of the MgAl mixed oxides and rehydrated hydrotalcites19
Sustained release and self activation of peroxydisulfate intercalated Ca/Al-layered double hydroxide in the remediation of organic contaminated soil18
Conductive halloysite clay nanotubes for high performance sodium ion battery cathode18
Polymer nanocomposites to modify crude oil waxy crystallization: Influence of content and type of clay (mineral)18
Interaction of vanadates with Mg/Al and Mg/Fe LDH intercalated with carbonates and sulphates based on experimental data and surface complexation modelling18
Two agitation routes for the adsorption of Reactive Red 120 dye on NiFe LDH/AC nanosheets from wastewater and river water18
Fluid pathway evolution and mass transfer during Mg-dominated mineral transformations18
Blocking endogenous phosphorus release in sediments by a hydrotalcite mixture synthesized with natural sepiolite and discarded cans18
Palygorskite-Mn(II): An efficient and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of quinolines18
Preface to the Special Issue in memory of Emilio Galán18
Rheological properties of concentrated allophane, halloysite, and kaolinite suspensions18
Biocomposites based on bentonite and lecithin: An experimental approach supported by molecular dynamics18
Catalytic hydrogenolysis over Cu-based oxide derived from hydrotalcite-like structured materials: Reaction condition optimization and artificial neural network modelling18
Natural aluminosilicate nanoclay mineral for photocatalytic applications: Influence of the surface properties in photocatalysis18
Compressibility of a binary bentonite-based mixture with particular emphasis on pellet orientation18
Cross-linked polymer modified layered double hydroxide nanosheet stabilized CsPbBr3 perovskite quantum dots for white light-emitting diode18
Controlled assembly of heterogeneous aggregates of clay, iron hydr(oxydes) and polysaccharide: Effects of preparation conditions18
An enhanced electrokinetic system for remediation of Cu-polluted clay soils by integrating purging solutions and intermittent power18
Intercalation of N-methylformamide in kaolinite: In situ monitoring by near-infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction18
Magnetite-facilitated growth of a layered double hydroxide film on steel for improved anti-corrosion18
Palygorskite@Co3O4 nanocomposites as efficient peroxidase mimics for colorimetric detection of H2O2 and ascorbic acid18
Photoinduced cooling effect of water-retentive composite of TiO2 and saponite18
Editorial Board17
Editorial Board17
Anisotropy in particle orientation controls water diffusion in clay materials17
Interactions between clay minerals, bacteria growth and urease activity on biocementation of soils17
Fast and efficient chromium(VI) extraction by colloidal Mg/Al layered double hydroxide nanoparticles17
ZIF-8/magadiite layered silicate heterostructure for battery-type supercapacitors17
Compressive reactive molecular dynamics on mechanical and structural behaviors of geopolymers: Imposing lateral constraints and varied temperatures17
Study on the adsorption/desorption characteristics and dynamic diffusion mechanism of rare earth hydrated ions on the kaolinite (001) surface17
Correlation of acid sites with morphology of layered silicates17
Adsorption of amino acids by montmorillonite and gibbsite: Adsorption isotherms and spectroscopic analysis17
Recent progress in radionuclides adsorption by bentonite-based materials as ideal adsorbents and buffer/backfill materials17
Montmorillonite-alginate films for paraquat adsorption and fluorescent detection17
Effects of magnesia and borax on the compressive strength and microstructure of phosphoric acid-activated metakaolin geopolymer17
NH3-probe X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy method to characterize solid acidity of clay minerals17
Inclusion/energy transfer/release of L-ascorbate in the interlayer gallery of layered yttrium hydroxide17
Safe and targeted detoxification of aflatoxins from contaminated peanut oil by palygorskite infiltrated with Span series surfactant17
Editorial Board17
Polymer-modified halloysite nanotubes with high adhesion and UV-shielding properties for chlopyrifos application on cotton leaves17
Vermiculite aerogels assembled from nanosheets via metal ion induced fast gelation17
Thermal insulation performance of rock wool reinforced kaolinite-based porous geopolymer17
High-performance antifungal nanohybrid materials composed of melanin-clays17
Strategies for palladium nanoparticles formation on halloysite nanotubes and their performance in acetylene semi‑hydrogenation17
Novel slow-release nanohybrid from zinc hydroxysalt intercalated with dicamba herbicide17
An overview about synthetic high charge micas and their uses17
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