II International Symposium "Clays and Ceramics". Book of Abstracts

University of Latvia, Academic centre for natural sciences, 29–31 January 2018 Symposium CC2018 is held within the framework of the University of Latvia 76th International Scientific Conference and is notable for giving insight into versatile, topical and applied research on clays and ceramics. The Book of Abstracts features abstracts allowing to recognize notable researchers, their studies and achievements, thus encouraging and supporting the researchers of other fields to join in this broad research area. FOREWORD ............................................................................................... 3 Session: Clays environmental aspects in geology and modern soils .......................................................................................... 12 Session: Clay-based composite materials ........................................ 29 Session: Clays in archaeology and arts ......................................... 46 Session: Diffusion, sorption and cation exchange processes involving clay minerals .............. 55 Information about sponsors and exhibitions ............................. 75 Exhibition at the Library of UL “Latvian Scientists of Clay and Ceramics” ............................. 77 Latvian Clay Science Society .......................................................... 80 University of latvia ............................................................................ 81 FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE of LATVIA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE .......................................... 82 RIGA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY ................................................................ 83 PARTICIPANTS ............................................................................................ 85