Abstract
Bionanocomposites of low charge swelling mica with several functional organic moieties have been synthesized under mild hydrothermal conditions at 120 °C and characterized by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy and ultraviolet, infrared and energy dispersive spectroscopies. The low charge mica showed affinity for the intercalation of a range of organic guest molecules including cellulose and fructose. All nanocomposites retained the parent mica layered structure with guest molecules occupying the mica interlamellar space.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 553-558 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Applied Clay Science |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2009 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Water Science and Technology
- Geochemistry and Petrology
- Geology
- Soil Science