Browsing by Subject "Smectite"
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(2014-12-09)Clay swelling and fines migration can cause formation damage of hydrocarbon bearing zones and prevent economic realization of oil/gas wells. Identification and management of clay particles in the formation is a necessary ...
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(2012-11-28)Expansive clay mineral contamination of road aggregate materials in Texas is a persistent problem. Hydrous layer silicate minerals - particularly smectites - in concretes are associated with decreased strength and durability ...
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(2022-12-13)Pyocyanin is one of the most important virulence factors in the resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to antibiotics. The biotoxin facilitates the establishment of biofilms, suppression of the immune system, and cytotoxicity ...
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(2009-05-15)Smectite clay has been shown in studies over the past 20 years to sorb aflatoxin B1 (AfB1) in animal feed and thereby reduce its toxic influence on animals. In this study, 20 smectite samples were selected from industrial ...