Vermiculite is a mica-like mineral with a shiny flakes which is one member of the
phyllosilicate group. It can be expanded up to 30 times its original volume when heated at …

The review is focused on the recent research and development of antimicrobial
nanocomposites based on selected carbon nanomaterials and natural nanoclay minerals …

Rotational molding is a technology in which polymeric thin-walled products can be made.
The newest descriptions of this technology concern the possibility of obtaining polymer …

Copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles are used in a wide range of applications due to its
specific chemical, surface and microstructural characteristics, excellent physicochemical …

The natural vermiculites from different localities (Bulgaria, Brazil, and South Africa) after acid
treatment were used for this study. Differently acidified vermiculite samples were prepared …

The natural Mg-vermiculite (VB) from Brazil and its Na-form (Na-VB) was studied after milling
in ball, jet and vibrational mills. The morphology of vermiculite samples was studied using …

Vermiculite (VER) was modified by cation exchange with hexadecyltrimethylammonium
(HDTMA+) bromide in three concentrations and used as organo-VER clay mineral …

Microbial infection and biofilm formation are both problems associated with medical implants
and devices. In recent years, hybrid organic-inorganic nanocomposites based on clay …

The objective of the present work is the study of the effect of three different chemical
treatments on the swelling and the particle size distribution of a vermiculite sample from of …

Organic–inorganic composites have attracted great interest, due to their remarkable impact,
causing improvements in the mechanical properties of polymers when compared with their …