The Science of Clays

Part I. Clays: Their Formation, Constituents and Properties

1. Clays and their Constituents – Definitions and a Brief Overview
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2. Classification and Composition of Clay Constituents
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3. Internal Structures of Clay Minerals
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4. Chemical Properties of Clay and Thermodynamic Aspects
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5. Physical Properties of Clay and Soil Mechanics
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6. Analytical Techniques for Clay Studies
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Part II. Industrial Uses of Clays and Argilloids

7. Clays: Industrial Applications and Their Determinants
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8. Traditional and Modern Uses of Ceramics, Glass and Refractories
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9. Clays for Medicines and Fillers
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10. Soil Conditioner and Fertilizer Industry
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11. Use of Clays as Drilling Fluids and Filters
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12. Clays and Associated Materials in Surface Coatings and Pigments
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13. Clays and Associated Minerals in Cement and Plasters
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14. Clay and Associated Minerals in Battery Industry
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15. Insulators Using Clays
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Part III. Clays in the Environment

16. Beneficial and Hazardous Aspects of Clays in Nature: A Brief Overview
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17. Clays as Neutralizers against Environmental Protection
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18. Environmental Degradations during Clay Mining and Beneficiation
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19. Environmental Impacts of Clay-related Industries
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20. Recycling of Industrial Waste Products
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21. Uses of Clays in Waste Managements: Toxic and Non-toxic
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Nyckelord: Earth Sciences, Mineralogy, Economic Geology, Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Methods, Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution