Characterization of certain Nigerian clay minerals for water purification and other industrial applications

Characterization of certain Nigerian clay minerals for water purification and other industrial applications

Seven Nigerian clays and clay minerals were characterized by multiple means with respect to their potential application in water purification and other industrial areas. The morphology was determined by means of SEM while chemical/mineral compositions were quantified using EDX, XPS and XRD. FT-IR an...

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Main Authors: Gina Odochi Ihekweme, Josiah Ngenev Shondo, Kingsley Ikechukwu Orisekeh, Godwin Mong Kalu-Uka, Iheoma Chigoziri Nwuzor, Azikiwe Peter Onwualu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-04-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Materials science
Clay minerals
Characterization
XPS
Water purification
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020306289

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