Handbook of Layered Materials

Focusing on layered compounds at the core of materials intercalation chemistry, the Handbook of Layered Materials explores clays and other classes of materials exhibiting the ability to pillar, or establish permanent intracrystalline porosity within layers. Explaining basic concepts first before delving into more scientifically complex topics, the book presents fundamental properties as well as summaries of cutting-edge research results. It outlines modern usages of clays and other layered materials, including catalytic and photocatalytic applications and examines the chemistry of clays, pillared clays, and pillared heterostructures.