In this review, we discuss the persistence and the related first-passage properties in
extended many-body nonequilibrium systems. Starting with simple systems with one or few …

This review discusses preparation and use of the synthetic layered nanoparticles in polymer
matrices, ie, in the polymeric nanocomposites (PNCs). Several types of synthetic or semi …

Ion exchange in nanoporous clay-rich media plays an integral role in water, nutrient, and
contaminant storage and transport. In montmorillonite (MMT), a common clay mineral in …

We perform grand-canonical molecular simulations to study the molecular mechanism of
clay swelling hysteresis as a function of the relative humidity. In particular, we focus on the …

A good material for CO2 capture should possess some specific properties:(i) a large
effective surface area with good adsorption capacity,(ii) selectivity for CO2,(iii) regeneration …

Clay minerals are abundant in caprock formations for anthropogenic storage sites for CO2,
and they are potential capture materials for CO2 postcombustion sequestration. We …

Carbon capture is among the most sustainable strategies to limit carbon dioxide emissions,
which account for a large share of human impact on climate change and ecosystem …

Adsorption plays a fundamental role in the behavior of clays. Because of the confinement
between solid clay layers on the nanoscale, adsorbed water is structured in layers, which …

Smectites are common constituents of claystones, mudstones and shales and are often
present in the caprocks and faults that seal potential CO 2 storage reservoirs at depths up to …

Clays are of paramount importance for soil stability, but also in applications ranging from oil
recovery to composites and hydrogels. Generically, clays are divided into two subclasses …