Handbook of clay science The first edition of the Handbook of Clay Science published in 2006 assembled the scattered literature on the varied and diverse aspects that make up the discipline of clay science. The topics covered range from the fundamental structures (including textures) and properties of clays and clay minerals through their environmental health and industrial applications to their analysis and characterization by modern instrumental techniques. Also included are the clay microbe interaction layered double hydroxides zeolites cement hydrates genesis of clay minerals as well as the history and teaching of clay science. The second edition adds new infomation from the intervening six years and adds some important subjects to make this the most comprehensive and wide ranging coverage of clay science in one source in the English language. Provides up to date comprehensive information in a single sourceCovers applications of clays as well as the instrumental analytical techniquesProvides a truly multidisciplinary approach to clay science The first edition of the Handbook of Clay Science published in 2006 assembled the scattered literature on the varied and diverse aspects that make up the discipline of clay science. The topics covered range from the fundamental structures (including textures) and properties of clays and clay minerals through their environmental health and industrial applications to their analysis and characterization by modern instrumental techniques. Also included are the clay microbe interaction layered double hydroxides zeolites cement hydrates genesis of clay minerals as well as the histor