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Quantitative Analysis of Clay Minerals Using X-Ray Diffraction Technique. Part 1

Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science, 1998
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of clay minerals are important in the evaluation of the swelling potential of expansive soils A relatively simple method for the quantification of clay minerals of Al-Khod (Northern Oman) using an X-ray diffraction ...
Amer Al-Rawas, Hector Sutherland, A.W. Hago, Adnan Basma, Badar Al-Shihi   +4 more
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Clay mineral composition of upland soils and its implication for pedogenesis and soil taxonomy in subtropical China

Scientific Reports, 2021
Clay minerals are intermediate products generated during soil development, and their neoformation and transformation are closely related to pedogenesis.
Ningxiang Ouyang, Yangzhu Zhang, Hao Sheng, Qing Zhou, Yunxiang Huang, Zhan Yu   +5 more
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Mechanosynthesis, characterization, and adsorptive properties of Mg–Al-LDH and Zn–Al-LDH for olive mill wastewater treatment

Comptes Rendus. Chimie
Industrial olive oil production is of fundamental economic importance for many Mediterranean countries. However, this industry generates huge amounts of toxic olive mill wastewater (OMW), which could represent a serious threat to human health and ...
Hosni, Khaled, Mahmoudi, Khaled, Haraketi, Manel, Jellali, Salah, Srasra, Ezzeddine   +4 more
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Adsorption of Nucleic Acid Bases, Ribose, and Phosphate by Some Clay Minerals

Life, 2015
Besides having a large capacity for taking up organic molecules, clay minerals can catalyze a variety of organic reactions. Derived from rock weathering, clay minerals would have been abundant in the early Earth. As such, they might be expected to play a
Hideo Hashizume
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A meta-analysis of the effects of clay mineral supplementation on alkaline phosphatase, broiler health, and performance

Poultry Science, 2023
: The crucial constraint in the broiler production sector is feed efficiency; many feed additives have been widely employed to increase broiler growth. Nonetheless, some of these substances exacerbate health and animal-based food product safety concerns.
Mohammad Miftakhus Sholikin, Sadarman, Agung Irawan, Ahmad Sofyan, Anuraga Jayanegara, Barlah Rumhayati, Cecep Hidayat, Danung Nur Adli, Hardi Julendra, Hendra Herdian, Ifa Manzila, Mohammad Firdaus Hudaya, Muhammad Ainsyar Harahap, Novia Qomariyah, Rahmat Budiarto, Rantan Krisnan, Santiananda Arta Asmarasari, Sari Yanti Hayanti, Teguh Wahyono, Tri Puji Priyatno, Tri Ujilestari, Windu Negara, Wulandari Wulandari, Nahrowi Nahrowi   +23 more
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DFT Study on the Compatibility Between Bentonite Clay Mineral and Hydration Products With the Polycarboxylate Water Reducer in the Cement Hydration Process

Frontiers in Earth Science, 2022
As one of the most used grouting materials, cement has the characteristics of low price and a wide resource of raw material. With the in-depth research and application of cement admixture, the compatibility between different water-reducing agents and ...
Huang Teng, Huang Teng, Zhihao He, Zhihao He, Zhihao He, Gao Meiben, Jiaxing Zhang, Jiaxing Zhang   +7 more
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Quantification of clay mineral microporosity and its application to water saturation and effective porosity estimation: A case study from Upper Ordovician reservoir, Libya

Journal of Natural Gas Geoscience, 2019
The relative volume of clay minerals contributing to the microporosity is the main feature that influences the estimation of water saturation in hydrocarbon reservoirs.
Abubaker Alansari, Ahmed Mohamad Ahmed Salim, Hammad Tariq Janjuhah, Abdul Hadi Bin Abd Rahman, Nuri Mohamed Fello   +4 more
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Advanced Flame Retardant Strategies and Fire Performance Assessment for Safer Photovoltaics in Buildings: A Two‐Part Review

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into building structures introduces distinct fire risks with critical implications for occupant safety. This review examines the key fire hazards associated with PV implementation and explores mitigation strategies, including flame‐retardant additives.
Florian Ollagnon, Olaia Aurrekoetxea‐Arratibel, Emma Gottis, Heng‐Yu Li, Xabier Olano‐Azkune, Matthieu Despeisse, Antonin Faes, Christophe Ballif   +7 more
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Transforming Waste to Water Filters: A Mini-Review of Ceramic Membranes from Upcycled Materials

Waste
The escalating global water crisis, coupled with the unsustainable accumulation of industrial and urban waste, demands innovative solutions that align with circular economy principles.
Asma Nouira, Mabrouk Ben Hamden, Mouna Sayehi, Imene Bekri-Abbes   +3 more
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XRD-based quantitative analysis of clay minerals using reference intensity ratios, mineral intensity factors, Rietveld, and full pattern summation methods: A critical review

Solid Earth Sciences, 2018
The quantification of clay minerals is essential for the evaluation of clay-rich rock and soil, but it remains challenging due to the unique structures and various element compositions of clay minerals. In this article, several quantification methods for
Xiang Zhou, Dong Liu, Hongling Bu, Liangliang Deng, Hongmei Liu, Peng Yuan, Peixin Du, Hongzhe Song   +7 more
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