Modification of Kaolinite Surfaces by Mechanochemical ...
Kaolinite surfaces were modified by grinding kaolinite/quartz mixtures with mole fractions of kaolinite and quartz for periods of time up to 4 h. Xray diffraction shows the loss of intensity of the d(001) spacing with mechanical treatment resulting in the delamination of the kaolinite. Thermogravimetric analyses show the kaolinite surface is significantly modified and surface ...