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Preparation of two dimensional layered double hydroxide nanosheets and their applications

Year: 2017

Type: review

Abstract: Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) with their highly flexible and tunable chemical composition and physical properties have attracted tremendous attention in recent years. LDHs have found widespread application as catalysts, anion exchange materials, fire retardants, and nano-fillers in polymer nanocomposites. The ability to exfoliate LDHs into ultrathin nanosheets enables a range of new opportunities for multifunctional materials. In this review we summarize the current available LDH exfoliation methods. In particular, we highlight recent developments for the direct synthesis of single-layer LDH nanosheets, as well as the emerging applications of LDH nanosheets in catalyzing oxygen evolution reactions and preparing light emitting devices, supercapacitors, and flame retardant nanocomposites.

Source: Chemical Society Reviews

DOI: 10.1039/c7cs00318h

Authors: Jingfang Yu, Qiang Wang, Dermot O'Hare, Luyi Sun

Institutions: University of Connecticut, University of Oxford, Beijing Forestry University

Language: English

Topic: Layered Double Hydroxides Synthesis and Applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Science Foundation, University of Connecticut, SCG Chemicals, Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation