“…In the last decades, researchers have also paid close attention to the use of kaolin (K)-based minerals, because they are cheaper than other minerals, they can act as an active excipient in solid and semi-solid pharmaceuticals, and they can control the effectiveness of dosage forms, which leads to improved bioavailability of the drug [ 43 , 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 48 ]. Among the remarkable properties of K, it is worth mentioning its chemical, thermal, and morphological stability and also some physical properties, such as crystallinity, porosity, specific surface area, particle size, and lack of abrasiveness [ 47 , 48 , 49 , 50 , 51 ]. The major drawback of K is its lower surface area, related to problematic exfoliation procedures, as compared to other minerals such as montmorillonite.…”