Chemical Reactions on Clays

Layer aluminosilicates catalyze reactions in numerous ways. They stabilize high-energy intermediates. They can store energy in their lattice structures and can release it in the form of chemical energy. They can catalyze redox reactions and can serve as photocatalytic devices. They often exhibit hig...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1987-03, Vol.235 (4795), p.1473-1477
Main Author: Laszlo, Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acidity
Alkenes
Catalysis
Cations
Chemistry
Clay
Clays
Energy
Ions
Lewis acids
Montmorillonite
Smectite
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Summary:Layer aluminosilicates catalyze reactions in numerous ways. They stabilize high-energy intermediates. They can store energy in their lattice structures and can release it in the form of chemical energy. They can catalyze redox reactions and can serve as photocatalytic devices. They often exhibit high surface acidity. Organic reactions that are catalyzed by the agency of clays are reviewed. The role of clays in prebiotic chemistry is also examined.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.235.4795.1473