Formation and Properties of Clay-Polymer Complexes (Volume 9) (Developments in Soil Science, Volume 9) - Hardcover

Theng, B.K.G.

 
9780444417060: Formation and Properties of Clay-Polymer Complexes (Volume 9) (Developments in Soil Science, Volume 9)

Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive account of the reactions between clay minerals and organic polymers. The book opens with a discussion of the structures of common clay minerals, clays colloid chemistry, and the behaviour of organic polymers at clay surfaces. This is followed by a systematic treatment of complex formation between clay minerals and various classes of synthetic and naturally occurring polymers, a description of the properties of the resulting complexes and, wherever appropriate, their practical applications. The book will have a new separate chapter on clay-polymer nanocomposites. Each chapter is written as a self-contained review paper, giving a list of reference to the original literature.

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