“…The PCHs synthesis is based on three main steps: (1) intercalation of surfactant (quaternary alkylammonium cations) and co-surfactant (neutral amine) into layered inorganic clay, (2) hydrolysis and condensation of silica precursor (tetraethyl orthosilicate) in the clay gallery, and (3) thermal treatment or solvent extraction in order to remove the organic compounds [ 49 , 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 ]. PCHs are innovative materials with versatile properties such as: tunable textural properties (high surface area, microporosity, and mesoporosity) [ 54 , 55 , 56 , 57 , 58 ], high adsorption capacity of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) [ 59 ], acidic properties [ 60 ], high thermal stability and mechanical strength, catalytic properties [ 61 ], and dielectric properties [ 62 , 63 ]. The properties of PCH can be adjusted according to the targeted application.…”