POLYMER MODIFIED CLAY MINERALS: A REVIEW

Abstract

Recent progress in the surface modification of the clay minerals with polymers via physical adsorption and chemical grafting are reviewed. The surface modification of clay minerals especially with polymers could improve markedly their surface physical and chemical properties so the modified clay minerals could be applied as catalysts, adsorbents, in composite materials, and so on. © 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.