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X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy corroborates the existence of hydroxyl (\u2013OH) functional groups on the nanosheet surfaces and the existence of the CTAB molecules that achieve stabilization through electrostatic and steric interactions. A prominent peak in the 200\u2013250 nm region with the extended broad absorption to the visible region is observed through the application of UV\u2013Vis spectroscopy and it is assigned to defect states formed during the process of exfoliation. Such structural and surface modifications are expected to modify the 2D\n                    <jats:italic>\u03b3<\/jats:italic>\n                    -Fe\n                    <jats:sub>\u2082<\/jats:sub>\n                    O\n                    <jats:sub>\u2083<\/jats:sub>\n                    \u2019s physical and chemical properties, making it a promising material for a wide range of applications in materials science, nanotechnology, and environmental or energy-related technologies. 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