Nanoclay-Based Sustainable Materials, Chapter 12: Energy storage and electrocatalytic applications of nanoclay composites

Rising human populations and energy demands have triggered the scientific community to explore renewable and sustainable energy sources, along with enhancing technologies associated with energy storage and electrocatalytic applications. Nanoclay has gained significant attention in recent years for various applications, of which energy storage and electrocatalytic applications are the most significant domains. Broad distribution, low cost, unique physical and chemical properties, high adsorbability, stable chemical, and high thermal properties have made this class of material interesting for hydrogen generation, oxygen production, oxygen reduction reactions, CO2 reduction reactions, CO2 capture, batteries, and supercapacitor applications. Several interesting nanoclay-based composites are discussed in the following report to understand the potential of nanoclay-based materials for electrochemical applications.