Montmorillonite: Natural Origin Reusable Catalysis
Ms. Suvarna Bhadane
, Dr. Smita Takarkhede , Mr. Balmukund Rathi , Ms. Roshani Chaudhari , Ms. Rupali Yeole
Key words- Montmorillonite, Catalysis, Mineral Clays, heterogeneous solid clay catalysts
Abstract- Montmorillonite is a member of the general mineral groups, the clays. It typically forms microscopic or at least very small platy micaceous crystals. The water content is variable, and in fact when water is absorbed by the crystals they tend to swell to several times their original volume. This makes montmorillonite a useful mineral for several purposes. It is the main constituent in a volcanic ash called bentonite, which is used in drilling muds. The bentonite gives the water greater viscosity ("thickness" of flow), which is very important in keeping a drill head cool during drilling and facilitating removal of rock and dirt from within a drill hole. Another important use of montmorillonite is as an additive to soils and rocks. As a mineral specimen, montmorillonite does not get much consideration. Usually, pure samples of montmorillonite are massive, dull and not very attractive. However, as with all minerals, there are those exceptional specimens that defy the norm. Montmorillonite has been found as attractive pink inclusions in quartz crystals and these make for interesting specimens. Montmorillonite is widely use in pharmacy for a variety of applications such as stabilization of suspensions, emulsions, viscosizing, adhesion to the skin and tablet making. It is also used as drug carrier or as a part of drug delivery systems, such as for controlled drug release, including for gene delivery, and for drug targeting to specific tissues. It is also used for stability enhancement in drug and nutrient application. There are also other similar uses. Montmorillonite is used as a reusable catalyst in production of pharmaceuticals.
"Montmorillonite: Natural Origin Reusable Catalysis ", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.3, Issue 6, page no.431 - 434, June-2018, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR1806070.pdf
Volume 3
Issue 6,
June-2018
Pages : 431 - 434
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_180477
Published Paper Id: IJSDR1806070
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Research Area: Pharmacy
Country: Thane , Maharashtra , India
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