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Morphologies, Preparations and Applications of Layered Double Hydroxide Micro-/Nanostructures
Ye Kuang1, Lina Zhao1, Shuai Zhang2
1State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, 15 Beisanhuan East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100029, China.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 9, 2017
Summary
Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) offer diverse applications due to their unique structures. This article reviews micro-/nanostructured LDHs, focusing on their morphology, preparation, and uses.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Chemistry
Background:
- Layered double hydroxides (LDHs), also known as hydrotalcite-like layered clays, are versatile materials.
- They have found extensive use as catalysts, catalyst supports, anion exchangers, and in functional materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the progress in micro-/nanostructured LDHs.
- To focus on the morphology, preparation, and applications of LDHs with varying structures.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advancements in LDH research.
- Analysis of studies focusing on morphology control and synthesis of LDHs.
- Compilation of applications across different scientific fields.
Main Results:
- Significant progress has been made in controlling the morphology of micro-/nanostructured LDHs.
- Diverse preparation methods enable tailored LDH structures for specific functions.
- LDHs demonstrate broad applicability in catalysis, anion exchange, and functional materials.
Conclusions:
- Micro-/nanostructured LDHs are promising materials with tunable properties.
- Further research into their preparation and applications will unlock new potential.
- The unique layered structure of LDHs is key to their widespread utility.
