Abstract
A tremendous number of studies have examined layered double hydroxides (LDH) for their technological applications in the ion exchange removal of toxic ions, recovery of valuable substances, catalysis, CO2 capture, as a layered host for storage/delivery of biologically active molecules, additives to plastics and building materials, and other functions. Numerous publications always conclude that the materials (prepared, as a rule, using the oldest synthesis method) are very promising for each investigated application; however, the main chemical industries producing these materials advertise them mainly (or only) as plastic additives. The authors performed extensive research using many of the appropriate methods to compare the structure, surface and adsorptive properties of three Mg–Al LHDs produced by advanced synthesis methods.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 284-299 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Chemical Engineering Journal : an International Journal of Research and Development |
Volume | 234 |
Early online date | 5 Sept 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2013 |
Keywords
- sol–gel synthesis
- sustainable materials
- double hydroxides
- ion exchange
- adsorption
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemical Engineering
- General Materials Science
- General Chemistry
- General Engineering