The objective of this paper is to give an overview of properties, synthesis and applications,
and to describe the research performed until the present moment. A significant amount of …

The structural characteristics of two-dimensional (2-D) materials result in unique physical,
electronic, chemical, and optical properties, making them potentially useful in a wide range …

Two-dimensional transition-metal carbide materials (termed MXene) have attracted huge
attention in the field of electrochemical energy storage due to their excellent electrical …

Abstract Chromium (Cr (VI)) is one of the most toxic heavy metals threatening humans'
health and the environment. Water-stable poly (vinyl alcohol)/polyethylenimine (PVA/PEI) …

The detailed understanding of the interlayer structure of organoclays is of importance in the
design of organoclay based materials and their industrial applications. In this study …

New synthesized polymeric surfactants have immensely attracted the researchers for further
development of chemical enhanced oil recovery method particularly in surfactant flooding …

Organo-montmorillonites (OMts) modified by cationic surfactant (
hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, C16) and zwitterionic surfactant (hexadecyldimethyl …

Water purification is imperative for the welfare of a healthy population. Water is widely
contaminated by recalcitrant organic chemicals such a pesticides, herbicides and hormones …

As argilas são materiais muito usados e que atualmente apresentam inúmeras aplicações
devido as interessantes propriedades que apresentam. A modificação superficial de argilas …

This study was performed to evaluate the adsorptive properties of red clay. Natural red clay
was found to adsorb considerable amounts of Cr (VI) and phenol after modification by …