Synthesis and Characterization of Amine Intercalated Ca-Bentonite

This report basically discusses the research done and basic understanding of the chosen
topic, which is Syntheses and Characterization of Amine Intercalated Ca-Bentonite. The
objective of the project is to develop clay which has been intercalated with various types
of amine solvents. Research was done to develop clays intercalated with suitable
molecules and surface treated as well as to study the characterization of the intercalated
materials. This report will further discuss on the structure and the composition of the clay
mineral, besides indulging deeper on the physical and chemical properties of Bentonite
clay, or commonly known as Smectites. This report will also further discuss on types of
amines and their physical properties. Next, the report will discuss on the experimental
procedures involved in this project. The results from the experiment will be discussed in
the end of this report which basically covers the characterization processes on different
types of intercalated and pure bentonite clays.