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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Solid State Chemistry

Background:

Layered materials are crucial in discovering new phenomena and functionalities.
Certain layered materials exhibit nucleus-free interlayer electronic states.
Intercalation compounds and layered electrides feature interlayer electrons near the Fermi level.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a unified overview of intercalation compounds and layered electrides.
To explore the properties of materials hosting interlayer floating electrons.
To highlight the potential of these materials in various applications.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on layered materials, intercalation compounds, and electrides.
Analysis of electronic states and properties of these materials.
Focus on atomic-scale thinning and surface state survival.

Main Results:

Intercalation and thinning lead to interlayer states crossing the Fermi level.
Layered electrides consist of ionic layers and electron sheets.
Interlayer states persist as surface states in thinned materials.
Properties include high electron mobility, low work function, ultralow interlayer friction, superconductivity, and plasmonic behavior.

Conclusions:

Intercalation compounds and layered electrides represent a significant class of materials with unique electronic properties.
These materials offer a platform for exploring phenomena like superconductivity and ultralow friction.
Further research into these materials could lead to novel technological applications.