Surface-active physicochemical characteristics of spent …

1. Introduction. For centuries, man has been applying agro-industrial wastes on land as fertilizer or just to dispose of them, e.g., plant residues, animal manures, fly ash from thermal power plants, grape wastes from wineries, etc. (Khalid et al., 2000, Arvanitoyannis et al., 2006, Jala and Goyal, 2006 and Petric et al., 2009).Among the …

Multifunctional nano-cellulose aerogel for efficient oil–water

1. Introduction. As society and industry have evolved, the large-scale discharge of oil-containing industrial wastewater and the occurrence of oil spills and other accidents have led to serious environmental pollution problems, posing a threat to the safety of aquatic plants, animals and further affecting human life [1], [2].In response to these …

Effects of recycled bentonite addition on soil properties, plant …

The only way to increase the low CEC of sandy tropical soils over the long term is to apply high CEC materials such as 2:1 clay minerals. Acid activated bentonite is used in Thailand in the vegetable oil industry during the clarification process. The waste bentonite is discarded afterwards. The aim of the study was to compare the effects of the addition of …

Pond Sealant: Bentonite Application Guide | Southwestern …

For Bentonite Pond Sealant Application tips, see our sodium bentonite pond seal application guide to prevent water seepage. Seal It Right with Bentonite! Toll Free @ 1-888-600-6077. ... Therefore, the presence of roots, plants, and other vegetation at the bottom of the pond, may limit the bentonite pond sealant's effectiveness. This ...

Bentonite Market

The Bentonite Market size was valued at USD 1.89 Billion in 2023 and the total Bentonite Market revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1 % from 2024 to 2030, reaching nearly USD 3.26 Billion. The Bentonite market is a dynamic and versatile sector, driven by the unique properties and wide-ranging applications of this soft plastic clay.

(PDF) Adsorption of essential oil components of

Moreover, the work conducted by El Miz et al., (2014) on the adsorption of Lavandula angustifolia Mill. essential oil onto sodium-modified bentonite in one side demonstrated that the major ...

Sulphur Availability in Saline Soil Mediated by Bentonite …

Sulphur is a one of the important plant nutrient and control the protein synthesis and oil content in oilseed crops [].The availability of S in soil mediated by the present of other toxic elements like sodium and chloride; and reduce the S uptake by the plants [].Most of the saline soils are having low soil solution S availability due to higher …

Application of Organoclays in Oil-Based Drilling Fluids: A …

Application of Other Organoclays (OCs) in Oil-Based Drilling Fluids (OBDFs) ... 8.6, and 17.1 g/L) of organophilic clay (amine-treated bentonite) at different oil/water ratios (OWRs) (65/35, 75/25, and 85/15) within a temperature range of 24–87 °C. The study focuses on the apparent viscosity of OBFs and how it is affected by various factors ...

Mechanical performance and micro-structure of bentonite …

Commercially available bentonite clay in pulverized form was sourced from Barmer mine, Rajasthan, India. FA was sourced from four major thermal power plants in India and named as Farakka fly ash (FFA), Neyvelli fly ash (NFA), Badarpur fly ash (BFA), and pond ash (PA). The material properties are given in Table 1 for all parent materials. …

Effect of bentonite as a soil amendment on field …

The application of bentonite significantly ( P < 0.05) increased field water-holding capacity and plant available water in the 0–40 cm layer.

The Efficiency of (Bentonite) Organoclays in Removing Oils …

Recently research has highlighted the use of organoclays, a natural compound that has been proven to be both effective and efficient in oil removal from …

Bentonite production

This treatment is useful for applications like edible oil refinement and purification of mineral oils and biofuel feedstock. Alkaline activation is performed to modify the viscosity and rheology of bentonite slurries. This treatment is useful of applications like foundry sand binders, civil engineering, paper, detergents, and many more.

Chapter 6 Bentonite Applications

Sodium bentonite is used as emulsifying and stabilizing agents in oil–water systems. Such clays are used both in oil-in-water emulsions and water-in-oil …

Acid activation of bentonite clay for recycled …

In this study, the use of bentonite clay modified by acid activation is proposed. Sulfuric acid, acetic acid (v-acid/w-clay ratio=20, 40 and 60%) and sulfuric/acetic mixtures (1:1 ratio) were used in the bentonite clay activation. The activated clays were used in the UMO treatment in a ratio of 1:4 w/v, using batch adsorption processes (contact ...

Bentonite: An Introduction to its Definition, Properties, …

Bentonite, a versatile clay material, plays a crucial role in various industries due to its unique properties. This article provides an overview of bentonite, including its definition, characteristics, industrial applications, potential product combinations, and key considerations for commercial procurement. 1. What is Bentonite? Bentonite is a …

11 benefits of bentonite clay: How to use it and side effects

2. Treating oily skin and acne. Bentonite clay's adsorbent power may help treat acne breakouts and oily skin. The clay may help remove sebum, or oil, from the skin's surface, and it may have a ...

Bentonite: production, supply and uses in paint

Bentonite is in high demand for paint production because of its properties such as strong thickening ability (often used as a thickener for solvent and water-based paints), suspending, good thixotropy, high viscosity, anti-sagging. Up to these days, organic derivatives of bentonite clay are tested and modified to discover new paint and coating ...

(PDF) The Extraction, Purification, and the …

Coconut oil has the main fatty acid composition of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) in the form of lauric acid (± 50%). Coconut oil can be extracted through wet extraction and dry extraction methods.

Modification Method of High-Efficiency Organic …

The process of modifying bentonite with a cationic surfactant (hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide: CTAB) and silane coupling agent …

NPC Natural Product Communications Vol. 13 …

bentonite was used for every oil sample; no further studies on the saturation capacity of the filter were performed. The density, the flash point and the color of the filtered oils were then measured and compared with four samples of non-treated oil (Table 2). …

(PDF) Growth, Yield and Quality of Indian Mustard

Maximum oil content in seed was observed at 60-1 kg S ha with bentonite S. Sulphur doses significantly enhanced the available S status in soil. Discover the world's research 25+ million members

Effects of a one-time application of bentonite on soil …

Application of bentonite significantly ( P < 0.001) increased the activity of catalase, invertase, urease, and alkaline phosphatase in a millet crop in a semi-arid region. The enzyme activities were dynamic, showed consistent trends during the millet growing season and were related to rainfall and soil water content.

Role of compost, bentonite and calcium oxide in …

The contamination of soil with oil derivatives and the application of compost, bentonite and CaO, whose effect was examined in this study, significantly affected the total nitrogen and protein nitrogen content in spring rape and oats (Table 2, Table 3).A much higher total nitrogen and protein nitrogen content was determined in the above-ground …

Co-modification of Bentonite by CTAB and Silane and its

Preparation of OBent/Oil Fluids. 12 g of OBent and 400 mL of 5# white oil were blended in a high-speed mixer capable of stepless, variable frequency adjustment (Qingdao Tongchun Oil Intrument Co. Ltd., Qingdao, Shandong, China) at 10000 rpm for 20 min, using a φ26 mm circular rotor blade with ripple fixed on a stirring column, and …

(PDF) The application of biosurfactant-producing

The application of biosurfactant-producing bacteria immobilized in PVA/SA/bentonite bio-composite for hydrocarbon-contaminated soil bioremediation July 2023 RSC Advances 13(31):21163-21170

Insights on applications of bentonite clays for the removal …

In recent decades, increased industrial, agricultural, and domestic activities have resulted in the release of various pollutants into the aquatic systems, which require a reliable and environmentally friendly method to remove them. Adsorption is one of the most cost-effective and sustainable wastewater treatment techniques. A plethora of low-cost bio …

Kinetics and thermodynamic analysis of transesterification …

The current study concentrates on chemical kinetics, thermodynamic, and overall mass transfer studies on production of biodiesel from waste cooking sunflower oil in transesterification reaction using bentonite-supported sodium methoxide catalyst. The kinetics and thermodynamics analysis of biodiesel from waste cooking sunflower oil was …

Bentonite | Imerys

Imerys operates benchmark bentonite mines and processing plants on the island of Milos in Greece, in the southern Cape, South Africa, in the US, China, Hungary, and Bulgaria. Imerys operations supply consistent high-quality bentonite to serve oil drilling, paper industry, tunnelling, dam, lake and landfill sealing, water treatment, pet litter ...

Modification Method of High-Efficiency Organic Bentonite …

The requirements for drilling bentonites are tightening due to ever-increasing demands for petroleum resources, coupled with cost and reaction technology constraints. In addition to raising the risk of drilling, bentonite's poor performance also raises the possibility of safety incidents and significant financial losses. Organically modified …

Modification of bentonite clay & its applications: a …

Moreover, bentonite clay can be applied in various field like drilling, civil engineering, agriculture and water treatment. Keywords: adsorption; bentonite clay; drug delivery; …