Exfoliation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004206",
  "term": "Exfoliation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of separating individual layers from a layered material, such as a clay mineral or graphite, to produce single or few-layer sheets. This can be achieved through mechanical, chemical, or thermal methods. Exfoliation is a key step in preparing polymer nanocomposites with enhanced properties.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1801. 'Definitions of terms relating to the structure and processing of sols, gels, networks, and inorganic-organic hybrid materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1822 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779101801)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/exfoliation/"
}