Functional materials based on the hybrids of layered clay minerals and water-soluble
polymers have been reported extensively. Here, the studies on the interactions between …

Organic compounds can interact with clay minerals by i) adsorption at the external surfaces,
ii) adsorption at the external and internal surfaces, iii) by exchange of exchangeable ions at …

Hybrid mesoporous materials with high surface area (1144m2/g) and enhanced thermal
stability were achieved through ultrasonication assisted sol–gel-intercalation technique …

Extended release of drugs is extremely essential for patients who require medicinal
treatment round the clock. Depressed patients are one of such patients who suffer from …

Silylation of clay mineral surfaces has attracted much attention due to their extensive
applications in materials science and environmental engineering. Silylation of …

Three different active γ-bauxite were developed from a low-grade raw boehmite ore, as a
cheap and efficient adsorbent for the desulfurization of gas condensates. The first adsorbent …

This work presents the application of FT-IR spectroscopy to study the thermal evolution of
PEG-based nanocomposites prepared using montmorillonite STx intercalated with …

The objective of the present study is to develop montmorillonite (Mt) based PLGA
nanocomposites for oral and controlled release carrier for an antidepressant drug …

Atenolol (ATN) is a widely prescribed drug for the treatment of hypertension. Due to short
biological half life, low oral bioavailability and poor absorption from the lower …

Composite materials composed of aluminosilicate clays with organic molecules or
biomolecules in the interlayer galleries are readily synthesized and have many applications …