On Layered Silicates and Zeolitic Nanosheets

Zeolite synthesis: In a Communication published in this journal in early 2015, Messinger, Na, Seo, Ryoo, and Chmelka (MNSRC) claim that the formation of zeolite MFI nanosheets proceeds through an intermediate, crystalline layered silicate phase. It is now proposed that the layered silicate phase in the MNSRC work is an artefact rather than a species possibly playing a significant role in MFI nanosheet formation. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.