Bamboo is abundantly and vastly available, which known for its strength verity of usage. In this work, the effect acrylonitrile/MAPE/nano-clay on bamboo nanocomposites (BNCs) optimization were evaluated using response surface methodology (RSM). The developed BNCs characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), thermog...

High production of biodiesel results in a surplus glycerol as byproduct that leads to drastic decline the price well overall production. Alternative methods must be introduced for economical process via utilization crude into valuable chemicals or fuel additives. This study introduces an ecofriendly solketal synthesis from and acetone presence novel metakaolin clay catalyst, which is useful add...

This study investigates the removal of tungsten from simulated water using biopolymer coated particles (i.e. chitosan coated clay) and natural clay. The effects of initial tungsten concentration (from 20 to 500 ppm) and water pH (4, 5.5 and 6.4) on zeta potential and tungsten removal were studied for both chitosan coated clay and natural clay. It was found that the net surface charge of natural...

Chimpanzees of the Sonso community, Budongo Forest, Uganda were observed eating clay and drinking clay-water from waterholes. We show that clay, clay-rich water, and clay obtained with leaf sponges, provide a range of minerals in different concentrations. The presence of aluminium in the clay consumed indicates that it takes the form of kaolinite. We discuss the contribution of clay geophagy to...

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) has been recently found to be an efficient renewable and environmentally-friendly flame retardant. In this work, for the first time, we have used waste DNA from fishing industry to modify clay structure in order to increase the clay interactions with epoxy resin and take benefit of its additional thermal property effect on thermo-physical properties of epoxy-clay nan...

Hybrids based on recycled high density polyethylene (RHDPE) and organic clay were made by melt compounding. The influence of blending method, compatibilizers, and clay content on clay intercalation and exfoliation, RHDPE crystallization behavior, and the mechanical properties of RHDPE/clay hybrids were investigated. Both maleated polyethylene (MAPE) and titanate could improve the compatibilizat...