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Synthesis of a novel cone-shaped CaAl-layered double hydroxide (LDH): its potential use as a reversible oil sorbent
Kingshuk Dutta1, Amitava Pramanik
1Unilever R&D Bangalore, 64 Main Road, Whitefield, Bangalore-560066, India.
Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)
|June 12, 2013
Abstract:
A novel cone-shaped superhydrophobic and oleophilic CaAl-LDH intercalated with dodecyl sulphate (DS(-)) anions was synthesized from calcium dodecyl sulphate as a precursor via a one-step hydrothermal method. The synthesized LDH has been successfully utilized in mopping and regeneration of oil from oil-water mixtures.
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