APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE

Scope & Guideline

Unveiling the Secrets of Clay for a Sustainable Future

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN0169-1317
PublisherELSEVIER
Support Open AccessNo
CountryNetherlands
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1985 to 2024
AbbreviationAPPL CLAY SCI / Appl. Clay Sci.
Frequency16 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressRADARWEG 29, 1043 NX AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Applied Clay Science' focuses on the diverse applications of clay materials and their composites, exploring their physical, chemical, and environmental properties. The research published in this journal spans various scientific disciplines, emphasizing innovative methodologies and applications in areas like catalysis, environmental remediation, and materials science.
  1. Clay Mineral Characterization:
    Research often includes detailed investigations into the properties, structures, and behaviors of various clay minerals, assessing their suitability for specific applications.
  2. Environmental Applications:
    Studies focus on the use of clay materials for environmental remediation, including the adsorption of pollutants, heavy metals, and organic compounds from water and soil.
  3. Synthesis and Modification of Clay-Based Materials:
    The journal covers innovative synthesis techniques for clay minerals and their derivatives, including layered double hydroxides (LDHs), nanocomposites, and other modified forms for enhanced functionalities.
  4. Geopolymers and Sustainable Materials:
    Research highlights the role of clay materials in the development of geopolymers and other sustainable construction materials, exploring their mechanical properties, durability, and environmental impacts.
  5. Nanotechnology in Clay Science:
    There is a significant focus on nanotechnology applications involving clay minerals, including the development of nanocomposites and their use in various industrial applications.
  6. Interfacial Chemistry and Interactions:
    Papers often investigate the interactions at the molecular level between clay minerals and other materials, exploring how these interactions affect the overall properties and applications of the composites.
The landscape of clay research is rapidly evolving, with several emerging themes gaining traction in 'Applied Clay Science'. These trends reflect the journal's commitment to addressing contemporary challenges and technological advancements.
  1. Advanced Catalytic Applications:
    There is a growing focus on the use of layered double hydroxides and clay composites as catalysts in various chemical reactions, particularly in environmental remediation and energy applications.
  2. Clay-Based Nanocomposites:
    Research into nanocomposites incorporating clay minerals is on the rise, especially for applications in drug delivery, food packaging, and environmental remediation due to their unique properties.
  3. Sustainable and Green Chemistry:
    An increasing number of studies are dedicated to sustainable practices, including the use of clays in green chemistry applications, waste remediation, and the development of eco-friendly materials.
  4. Biomedical Applications:
    The use of clay materials in biomedical fields, such as drug delivery systems and tissue engineering, is emerging as a significant area of research, leveraging the unique properties of clays.
  5. Climate Change and Environmental Impact Studies:
    There is a notable increase in research exploring the role of clay minerals in climate change mitigation, including carbon capture and storage, as well as their impact on soil health and sustainability.
  6. Smart and Responsive Materials:
    The development of smart materials that respond to environmental stimuli using clay minerals is gaining attention, with applications in sensors, drug delivery, and adaptive systems.

Declining or Waning

While 'Applied Clay Science' continues to thrive in numerous research areas, certain themes have shown a decrease in publication frequency. This may reflect shifts in research priorities or emerging trends within the field.
  1. Traditional Clay Uses:
    Research on traditional applications of clay in ceramics and pottery has seen a decline, as the journal increasingly emphasizes innovative and advanced applications.
  2. Basic Physical Properties Studies:
    Papers focused solely on the basic physical properties of clays, without application to modern technologies or environmental issues, have decreased in number, as the field moves towards more applied research.
  3. Historical Perspectives on Clay Science:
    There is less emphasis on historical studies or reviews of clay mineralogy, with a shift towards contemporary applications and future-oriented research.
  4. Solely Mineralogical Studies:
    Research that is purely mineralogical without a direct application or technological implication is becoming less common, as the journal seeks to highlight practical uses of clay materials.

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