Synthesis, characterization and properties of polyaniline/expanded vermiculite intercalated nanocomposite [PDF]
Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, 2008 The synthesis characterization and conductivities of polyaniline/expanded vermiculite intercalated nanocomposite are presented in this paper. The conductive emeraldine salt form of polyaniline is inserted into the interlayer of expanded vermiculite to ...
Jianming Lin, Qunwei Tang, Jihuai Wu and Hui Sun
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Highly Hydrophobic Polydimethylsiloxane-Coated Expanded Vermiculite Sorbents for Selective Oil Removal from Water [PDF]
Nanomaterials, 2021 Naturally abundant vermiculite clay was expanded by using an aqueous solution of H2O2 and its surface was modified with ultra-thin polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) using facile thermal vapor deposition to prepare an ecologically friendly, low-cost oil sorbent
Duc Cuong Nguyen +3 more
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The Effect of Expanded Vermiculite on the Fire Resistance of Waterborne Acrylic Coatings. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Due to their ability to prevent or slow the spread of fires, fire-retardant coatings are utilized as the main means of fire protection for steel structures, combining easy application and high economic efficiency. This study investigates the effects of the particle size and dosage of expanded vermiculite (EV) on the fire resistance and application ...
Jiang S +6 more
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Flame Retardant Medium-Density Fiberboard with Expanded Vermiculite
BioResources, 2016 This study investigated the effect of expanded vermiculite (EV) on the flammability properties of medium-density fiberboard (MDF), which was evaluated by limiting oxygen index (LOI) and simultaneous thermal analysis (TG-DSC).
Jiebing Wang +4 more
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Equilibrium and Thermodynamic Studies of Zinc Adsorption on Expanded Vermiculite [PDF]
Adsorption Science & Technology, 2012 Because of industrial growth, large amounts of effluents are generated, which need to be treated. Among the micropollutants usually present in industrial effluents, heavy metals are especially dangerous to aquatic environment because they are ...
Emily Nishikawa +2 more
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Replacement of Natural Sand with Expanded Vermiculite in Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Mortars [PDF]
Applied Sciences, 2021 Increasing the thermal insulation of building components to reduce the thermal energy loss of buildings has received significant attention. Owing to its porous structure, using expanded vermiculite as an alternative to natural river sand in the ...
Osman Gencel +3 more
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The Expanded Vermiculite Was Quickly Prepared by the Catalytic Action of Manganese Dioxide on Hydrogen Peroxide and Its Adsorption Properties to Cd [PDF]
Molecules, 2023 The structure and activity of vermiculite can be maintained by expanding vermiculite (Vrm) with hydrogen peroxide. However, it is time-consuming. In past studies, little attention has been paid to the catalytic properties of manganese dioxide on hydrogen
Yunzhu Chen +6 more
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Characterization of expanded vermiculite to use as natural barrier in repository
Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences, 2021 Brazilian National Nuclear Energy Commission – CNEN – is responsible to build a repository for the low and intermediate--level radioactive wastes generated in Brazil. In accordance of Brazilian legislation it will be a near surface one. In the repository,
Thais Braga Teixeira +1 more
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Efficient and Selective Adsorption of Neodymium on Expanded Vermiculite [PDF]
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2021 In this study, expanded vermiculite (EV) was applied to the adsorption of neodymium (Nd) from an aqueous solution with focus on the description of the kinetics and the mechanism of adsorption, dete...
Giani de Vargas Brião +2 more
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Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2021 We have synthesized a flexible polyurethane foam composite filled with expanded vermiculite powder and covered by concave-convex structural panel in order to improve the compression and cushioning property of PU foam.
Ting-Ting Li +8 more
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