The filtration behaviour of some clay–water dispersions was studied. Two Spanish fibrous phyllosilicates (sepiolite from Vicálvaro and palygorskite from Turón) and a commercial bentonite (Bentopharm©, UK) with similar sizes and different morphologies (fibrous and/or laminar) were selected as model clays. Sepiolite from Vicálvaro is an almost pure fibrous sample, Bentopharm© presents a high amou...

This work aims first to characterize the Maastrichtian and Paleogene clays of Ouled Bou Sbaa phosphate deposit located in northern part Meskala Basin; as a second goal, most efficient clay fractions are tested identified for organic dyes removal. Several techniques methods have been adopted characterization clays: X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), fluoresc...

A method using high-performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC) was developed for the identification of colorants migrated from colored modeling clays, which are popular toys for children. Twelve permitted dyes and 25 non-permitted dyes were analyzed in 20 clays (10 wheat clays, 2 rice clays, 2 corn clays, 3 paper clays and 3 resin clays). As a result, 13 products which were labeled for children's ...

Medical clay also known as medicinal was first used in Mesopotamia around 2500 B.C and is still a relevant topic today. Among typical medical clays, sepiolite, fibrous the family of palygorskite often ignored by cosmetic brands it not found abundantly nature much other clays like bentonite. However, world reserves this are Turkey. In study, antibacterial sepiolite prepared from nanosilver added...

Work in this laboratory on the adsorption behavior of vitamin A and related substances was initiated in 1929-30 when two of us (H. N. H., V. G. L.) attempted the concentration of this vitamin from the non-saponifiable portion of cod liver oil. Almost from the first we directed our efforts to adsorption methods of separating vitamin A in order to minimize oxidation or other undesired chemical re...

Clays have been used in southern Africa as photoprotectants by the indigenous people. Typically, two types of clay are used: one white in colour and the other red. In this work, the two clays were identified and characterized, and their in vitro SPF values measured. The clays afford a low SPF but offer broad-spectrum protection. No cutaneous side effects from the use of these clays are known. F...

Humic acids and clays are important soil components that influence the sorption and desorption of organic contaminants; however, it is unclear how humic acids influence the sorption of organic contaminants onto clays and their subsequent desorption. Sorption and desorption of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol (2,4,6-TCP) by and from humic acid-modified K(+)- and Ca(2+)-montmorillonite and -illite were comp...

Natural clays have been used to heal skin infections since the earliest recorded history. Recently our attention was drawn to a clinical use of French green clay (rich in Fe-smectite) for healing Buruli ulcer, a necrotizing fasciitis ('flesh-eating' infection) caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. These clays and others like them are interesting as they may reveal an antibacterial mechanism that co...