Nanoclays in Paints and Coatings: What They Do and Why Formulators Use Them
Walk into any coatings laboratory and ask about rheology modifiers and someone will mention nanoclay within the first few minutes. …
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Global Nanoclay Supply Chain: Who Mines It, Who Refines It, Who Sells It
If you want to buy nanoclay, your options range from a 25-kilogram bag of research-grade Cloisite from a lab supply catalog to a 20-ton …