“…7 They are emerging two-dimensional (2D) inorganic silicates with an atomically thin layered structure, unique shape, high surface-to-volume ratio, charge characteristics, swelling capacity, biocompatibility, and well-defined composition. 8,9 Their relative abundance and cost-effectiveness have been extensively exploited by their use in batteries, [10][11][12][13] supercapacitors, [14][15][16][17][18] flexible electronics, 19 dye discoloration, 17,20 biomedical applications, 21,22 drug delivery and bio-imaging, 23 oil adsorbers, 17,24 catalysis, 17,[25][26][27][28] agriculture, 17 bio-based flame retardants, 29 electrochemical nanosensors, 30,31 energy storage and conversion devices, 32 orthopedic biomaterials, 33 bioremediation, [34][35][36] and synthetic endeavors, 27 especially under solvent-free conditions. [37][38][39][40] Recent advances in assorted nanostructures with intriguing properties have illustrated that nanotechnologies may help optimize the properties of various materials, [41][42][43]…”