Purified montmorillonite as a nano-adsorbent of potentially toxic elements from environment: an overview

Nature is full of various nanomaterials and nanostructures that have inspired helped human life civilization in the advancement science technology. Among these materials are clays, which abundantly found rocks earth structures. The mineral montmorillonite, known as a clay nanoparticle, major phase bentonite. This nanoclay, with thickness about 10 angstroms, includes unique properties such expansion, high specific surface area, electrical properties, cation exchange capacity, has applications industry research. its uses basis for catalytic filler reactions application removal potentially toxic elements (PTEs) from environment. study many reports related to purified montmorillonite nano-adsorbent, particularly range PTEs In addition, review considers sources, special structural features, well different forms whether modified or unmodified, ecofriendly components environmental treatment.