摘要

The growth pattern and the microstructure characteristics of different palygorskite clays from Jiangsu and Anhui provinces, China, as well as their relationship were represented. The mineralogy of palygorskite clays and the related crystal structure and morphology were described. The essence of adsorption and colloidal properties of palygorskite clays, and the mechanism and effect of acid activation were elucidated. The desorption temperature of different water in palygorskite clays and the corresponding evolution of crystal structure, morphology, specific surface area and surface acid-base properties were discussed. The development on the dispersion and purification of palygorskite clays was given, and the preparation and application of nano-composites based on palygorskite clays were introduced. In addition, the preparation and application of dolomite-rich palygorskite clays were also represented.