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21ST-CENTURY MATERIALS
Not simply a commodity for paper coating - nanoscale, designer kaolin is poised to become a building block in many future technologies.
Kaolinite crystals are being distilled off by particle size fraction with particle shape (aspect ratio) being selected at the mine with rapid shape measurement devices.
Learn more about the exciting new applications of this abundant mineral.
Not all clays are equal
Selection of particle size and shape fractions provide better performance in a wide range of applications
A deeper look at kaolin on the nanoscopic scale reveals hidden properties, and opportunities. Biomimetics, two-faced "Janus" kaolin, new distillation techniques, and other developments point the way toward Kaolin's future.
About Phyllosci
With over forty-five years of experience working on kaolin from many sides of the industry, Phil Jones has an unparalleled insight into the history of the mineral, what makes it so exciting, and of where it has the potential to go.