Clay minerals are critical components for fired bricks because they provide plasticity,
porosity and adequate strength for desired products. Investigations on clay minerals have …

Nanoparticles are defined as ultrafine particles sized between 1 and 100 nanometres in
diameter. In recent decades, there has been wide scientific research on the various uses of …

The quantification of clay minerals is essential for the evaluation of clay-rich rock and soil,
but it remains challenging due to the unique structures and various element compositions of …

This paper provides a review of research concerning the recycling of different types of
wastes into eco-friendly fired clay bricks (FCB's). Materials and methods of researches are …

Food products containing high moisture content are perishable and spoil rapidly, even
under refrigerated conditions. Nanoclay-based active films and coatings are advanced …

Utilizing various wastes in ceramic production has been growing worldwide. This work
provides an extensive literature review on the utilization of food, agricultural, and industrial …

Today, clay bricks are facing technological challenges and are uncompetitive compared to
materials such as concrete. Their performance must be improved if they are to stand up to …

Now-a-days, construction of energy efficient buildings is highly in demand all over the world.
The main focus of this study is to utilize waste marble sludge (WMS) in the production of …

This pioneering study investigates the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and waste rubber
tyre powder (WRTP) in sintered clay bricks for eco-friendly and cleaner buildings. Different …

Olive pomace bottom ash was used to replace different amounts (10–50 wt%) of clay in brick
manufacturing. The aim of this study is both studying bricks properties and showing a new …