Clay nanoplates are a type of nanomaterial derived from naturally occurring clay minerals, such as montmorillonite, kaolinite, and bentonite. These materials have been extensively studied due to their unique layered structure, which allows them to be exfoliated into individual nanosheets. These nanosheets typically have a high aspect ratio, meaning they are much wider than they are thick, and are characterized by their large surface area and high mechanical strength.
