Organoclay Bentonite
Organoclay is a fascinating material that comes from organic modification applied to phyllosilicate, a clay mineral found in nature. Through a strategic exchange of the original interlayer cations with organocations, a remarkable transformation occurs. This exchange gives rise to an organophilic surface, adorned with covalently linked organic moieties, while preserving the familiar lamellar structure inherent in its parent phyllosilicate.