A seed-induced rapid synthesis of submicron ZSM-5 zeolites from acid-leached illite clay was achieved via solid-like state conversion. The optimal synthesis conditions and crystallization mechanism were investigated. The synthesized ZSM-5 zeolites were characterized using X-ray diffraction, scan...detailed
Using alkali activation, un-calcined soils have potential as precursors for low carbon, low cost, geopolymer-stabilised construction materials. This technology has been recently promoted as a lower impact alternative to cement stabilisation for walling materials in construction around the world....detailed
Determining the physical conditions and material properties of low-grade (sub-green schist facies) deformation accurately is problematic due to the lack of adequate strain indicators and mineral equilibrium assemblages with established relationships to pressure and temperature conditions. For lo...detailed
This study represents the results of investigations on the possible geopolymer formation of an alkali, mechanically and thermally (including hydrothermally) activated 2:1 layer silicate, namely, illite and illite clay, for low-temperature ceramic products. The main starting materials were Quater...detailed
The stability of illite-smectite interstratified with respect to discrete illite and smectite minerals was investigated by measuring their thermodynamic properties. The standard thermodynamic properties of the illite-smectite ISCz-1 mineral (G, H, S, Cp, and V) were determined between 298.15 K a...detailed
A novel illite with β-nucleation ability toward iPP has been prepared through decoration the pristine illite with CaHA, i.e. CaHA-illite. The crystallization behavior and mechanical property of the iPP/CaHA-illite composite were studied. For comparison, the composites were also made simply by a...detailed