Montmorillonite is composed of two layers of co-top connected silicon oxygen tetrahedral sheet and one layer of co-edge connected aluminum (magnesium) oxygen (hydroxide) octahedral sheet, forming a 2:1 structure containing water of crystal. It can be utilized for large-scale industrial decontamination, effectively removing harmful ions from sewage. Additionally, due to its exchangeable hydrated cations that can adsorb bacteria, montmorillonite can serve as a carrier for ionic antibacterial agents.
- Effectively removes harmful ions from sewage
- Can serve as a carrier for ionic antibacterial agents