Editorial for Special Issue “Clay Minerals: From Paleoclimatic and Paleoenvironmental Indicators to Industrial Raw Materials”

Key Points

• The aim is to discuss the dual role of clay minerals in understanding climate history and their industrial applications.
• Reviewed literature on clay minerals' properties and usages.
• Analyzed examples of climate indicators from paleoenvironmental data.
• Examined industrial applications utilizing clay minerals.
• Clay minerals provide critical insights into past climate conditions.
• Identified various industrial applications for clay minerals, enhancing resource utilization.