Abstract
Relevant layered zeolites have been considered in this perspective article from the point of view of the
synthesis methodologies, materials characterization and catalytic implications, considering the unique
physico-chemical characteristics of lamellar materials. The potential of layered zeolitic precursors to
generate novel lamellar accessible zeolites through swelling, intercalation, pillarization, delamination and/
or exfoliation treatments is studied, showing the chemical, functional and structural versatility exhibited by
layered zeolites. Recent approaches based on the assembly of zeolitic nanosheets which act as inorganic
structural units through the use of dual structural directing agents, the selective modification of germanosilicates
and the direct generation of lamellar hybrid organicinorganic aluminosilicates are also considered
to obtain layered solids with well-defined functionalities. The catalytic applications of the layered
zeolites are also highlighted, pointing out the high accessibility and reactivity of active sites present in the
lamellar framework.
