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  • Materials Science
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Electrochemistry

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  • Natural clays possess advantageous properties such as porosity, high surface area, thermal stability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Their tunable structures and hydrophilicity make them suitable for energy storage applications, particularly as solid-state electrolytes.
  • Functionalized clays offer potential as electrodes, electrolytes, separators, and nanofillers in various energy conversion and storage devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in natural clay-based energy materials.
  • To summarize the structure, classification, and chemical modification of natural clays for energy applications.
  • To explore the potential of natural clays in diverse energy storage and conversion technologies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on natural clay-based energy materials.
  • Analysis of clay structure, properties, and chemical modification techniques.
  • Compilation of applications in batteries (Li-ion, Li-S, Zn-ion, Cl-ion), supercapacitors, solar cells, and fuel cells.

Main Results:

  • Natural clays exhibit significant potential as components in lithium-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, zinc-ion batteries, chloride-ion batteries, supercapacitors, solar cells, and fuel cells.
  • Chemical modification enhances the suitability of clays for specific energy storage and conversion roles.
  • Clays offer a cost-effective and abundant alternative to conventional energy materials.

Conclusions:

  • Natural clays are versatile and promising materials for advancing energy storage and conversion technologies.
  • Further research into clay modification and application can accelerate the development of efficient and sustainable energy solutions.
  • Beyond energy, clay-based materials show potential in environmental remediation and effluent treatment.