Studies on Mechanochemical Method to Synthesize LDH Nanoparticles

Magnesium‐ferrum layered double hydroxide (Mg‐Fe‐LDH) and zinic‐aluminum layered double hydroxide (Zn‐Al‐LDH) compounds were prepared through a mechanochemical method. The influence of molar ratio of M²⁺ to M³⁺ (R value) on the property of LDH nanoparticles has been studied and the results showed that R=3:1 is the optimum value for the both samples. Besides pure water, the mixture of water and ethanol with the volume ratio of 3:1 is also used to wash the precipitates and used as suspending agent during the peptization process and our results showed that the addition of ethanol can improve the monodispersity of LDH nanoparticles greatly.     

Electrocatalysis Oxidation of GMP Based on Layered Double Hydroxide Functionalized with Anionic Surfactant and Room Temperature Ionic Liquid Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode

The electrocatalysis oxidation of guanosine‐5′‐monophosphate (GMP) was investigated on Mg‐Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) functionalized with sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) and room temperature ionic liquid (RTIL) modified glass carbon electrode (GCE). The cyclic voltammogram of GMP on the modified electrode (RTIL/ LDH‐SDS/GCE) exhibited a well defined anodic peak at 1.091 V in 0.2 mol·L^?1 pH 4.4 acetate buffer solution. The GMP oxidation was enhanced in the presence of anionic surfactant in the ?lms. The results suggest that the surfactant molecules intercalate the LDH layers to preconcentrate GMP molecules and the RTIL showed good ionic conductivity. The experimental parameters were optimized, the kinetic parameters were investigated and the probable oxidation mechanism was proposed. Under the optimized conditions, the oxidation peak current was proportional to GMP concentration in the range from 5.0×10^?7 to 1.0×10^?4 mol·L^?1 with the correlation coefficient of 0.9987 and the detection limit was 1.0×10^?7 mol·L^?1. The RTIL/LDH‐SDS/GCE showed a good electrochemical response to the oxidation of GMP and would be developed into a new biosensor.     

Thermal stability and fire retardancy of PMMA (nano)composites with layered metal hydroxides containing dodecyl sulfate anions

Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) with Mg/Al, Zn/Al, Ca/Al metal hydroxide layers, and a Zn/Ni hydroxy double salt (HDS) were prepared with a common anion, dodecyl sulfate [CH₃(CH₂)₁₀COO^?, DS]. The LDH and HDS additives were melt blended with poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). The dispersion and morphology were characterized via X‐ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy. Mg/Al‐DS and Zn/Al‐DS LDHs were found to form nanocomposites with PMMA, exhibiting good dispersion and some degree of exfoliated morphology for the Zn/Al‐DS/PMMA combination and mixed intercalation and exfoliation behavior for Mg/Al‐DS in PMMA. The Ca/Al‐DS LDH and Zn/Ni‐DS HDS formed microcomposites with PMMA. Thermal stability was investigated via thermogravimetric analysis; each of the additives increased the thermal stability of PMMA. Cone calorimetry was used to measure the fire properties; the microcomposite of Zn/Ni‐DS HDS at 10% loading provided the best improvement in peak heat release rate, with a 40% reduction over the pure polymer. The residue composition after burning the composites was investigated. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Formation of platinum sites on layered double hydroxides type basic supports: I. Effect of the nature of the interlayer anion on the structure characteristics of the layered aluminum-magnesium hydroxide and the formation of an oxide phase

A layered aluminum-magnesium hydroxide of the hydrotalcite type containing interlayer carbonate counterions (HT-CO₃) and activated hydrotalcite containing interlayer OH⁻ ions (HT-OH) were studied for the subsequent use as the precursors of supports for platinum catalysts. It was found that the nature of an interlayer anion in the composition of an aluminum-magnesium layered hydroxide is an important factor affecting both the formation of the oxide support and its texture characteristics. The replacement of the interlayer CO₃²⁻ anion by OH⁻ resulted in changes in the structural parameters of the initial double hydroxide: a decrease in the interlayer distance with the retention of the Mg/Al ratio and an increase in the imperfection of the layered material. X-ray diffraction studies in the temperature range of 30–900°C showed that HT-OH is characterized by the ability to form low-temperature spinel at 375°C. As a result, two types of aluminum-magnesium oxide supports, which were characterized by different pore space organizations at the same Mg: Al ratio, were obtained from the given layered hydroxides.     

双(羟基)金属复合氧化物的表面改性

水滑石;硬脂酸;湿法表面改性;双(羟基)金属复合氧化物的表面改性     

Synthesis of arsenic sorbent by the reaction of magnesium hydroxide with aqueous iron(III) chloride solution

The reaction of magnesium hydroxide with a concentrated aqueous solution of iron(III) chloride yields a mixture of magnesium–iron layered double hydroxide and iron oxide–hydroxide in the akaganeite form. The content of these phases depends on the Mg/Fe atomic ratio in the starting reactant mixture. Iron oxide–hydroxide is the major reaction product at the Mg/Fe atomic ratio in the interval 1.5–1.75, and layered magnesium–iron layered double hydroxide, at Mg/Fe = 3–4. The ability of the synthesized products to take up As(III) from aqueous solutions was studied. These sorbents allow the arsenic concentration to be decreased from 3–5 mg L^–1 to values below MPC (0.01 mg L^–1).     

Preparation of poly (methyl methacrylate)/LDH nanocomposite by exfoliation-adsorption process

Exfoliated nanocomposite based on Mg, Al layered double hydroxide (Mg,Al-LDH) and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) has been prepared by exfoliation/adsorption process with acetone as co-solvent. The product was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal analysis and High Resolution Transmission Electronic Microscope (HREM). The results suggest that the brucite-like sheets of LDH disperse individually in the polymer matrix, and the thermal stability of the nanocomposite increases highly.     

Preparation and Properties of Transparent Ultrathin Lanthanide‐Complex Films

Highly transparent ultrathin films (UTFs) based on alternative layer‐by‐layer assembly of Eu‐ and Tb‐based lanthanide complexes (LCs) and Mg–Al‐layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanosheets are reported herein. UV–visible absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy showed an orderly growth of the two types of ultrathin films upon increasing the number of deposition cycles. AFM and SEM measurements indicate that the films feature periodic layered structures as well as uniform surface morphology. Luminescent investigations reveal that (LCs/LDH)_n UTFs can detect Fe³⁺ with relative selectivity and high sensitivity (Stern–Volmer constant K_SV=8.43×10³ L mol^?1); this suggests that (LCs/LDH)_n UTFs could be a promising luminescent probe for selectively sensing Fe³⁺ ion.     

Nanostructured Hexacyanoferrate Intercalated Ni/Al Layered Double Hydroxide Modified Electrode as a Sensitive Electrochemical Sensor for Paracetamol Determination

An electrochemical sensor for paracetamol (PC) based on the hexacyanoferate(III) intercalated Ni−Al layered double hydroxide (Ni−Al−HCF) was presented. The as‐prepared LDH structurally and morphologically was characterized by scanning electron microscopy, X‐ray diffraction, and Fourier transform IR. Electrochemical studies revealed that Ni−Al−HCF film modified glassy carbon (GC) electrode exhibited remarkable electrocatalytic activity toward the oxidation of paracetamol. The electrochemical behavior of PC on the Ni−Al−HCF film was investigated in detail. Under optimum experimental conditions, the electrocatalytic response of the modified GC electrode was linear in the PC concentration range 3×10⁻⁶⁻–1.5×10⁻³ mol L⁻¹, with a detection limit of 8×10⁻⁷ mol L⁻¹ (S/N=3), using hydrodynamic amperometry. In addition, the modified electrode exhibited good reproducibility, long‐term stability and anti‐interference property. The fabricated sensor was successfully applied to determination of PC in various pharmaceutical preparations such as tablets, oral solution, and oral drops. Finally, the method was validated by the analysis of paracetamol spiked human serum samples, and good recoveries were obtained in the range of 99.2–103 %.     

Synthesis of carbon nanotube/layered double hydroxide nanocomposite as a novel fiber coating for the headspace solid‐phase microextraction of phenols from water samples

In this research, a carbon nanotube/layered double hydroxide nanocomposite was synthesized by an in situ growth route by electrostatic force. The prepared carbon nanotube/layered double hydroxide nanocomposite was successfully prepared and deposited on a stainless‐steel wire for the fabrication of the solid‐phase microextraction fiber. The fiber was evaluated for the extraction of phenolic compounds from water samples. Analytical merits of the method, under optimum conditions (extraction temperature: 75°C, extraction time: 30 min, desorption time: 2 min, desorption temperature 260°C, salt concentration: 10% w/v) are 0.01–300 ng/mL for the linear dynamic range and 0.005–0.08 for the limit of detection. In optimum conditions, the repeatability for one fiber (n = 3), expressed as relative standard deviation, was between 6.5 and 9.9% for the phenolic compounds.     

Mg–Al layered double hydroxide intercalated with manganese(III) 5,10,15,20‐tetrakis(4‐benzoate)porphyrinacetate as a highly reusable catalyst for epoxidation

The preparation and characterization are presented of a new catalytic material comprising Mg–Al layered double hydroxide and intercalated manganese(III) 5,10,15,20‐tetrakis(4‐benzoate)porphyrinacetate. Characterization was realized via various techniques. The prepared composite exhibited excellent catalytic activity in the selective epoxidation of various olefins with tetra‐n‐butylammonium hydrogen monopersulfate as an oxidant under mild reaction conditions. Furthermore, the catalytic system could be reused nine times without significant reduction in conversion percentage and any special care or additional treatment of the catalyst.     

Synthesis of Ni／Mg／Al Layered Double Hydroxides and Their Use as Catalyst Precursors in the Preparation of Carbon Nanotubes

Ni/Mg/Al layered double hydroxides(LDHs) with different n(Ni) : n(Mg) : n(Al) ratio values were prepared via a coprecipitation reaction. Then Ni/Mg/Al mixed oxides were obtained by calcination of these LDHs precursors. Carbon nanotubes were produced in the catalytic decomposition of propane over the Ni/Mg/Al mixed oxide catalysts. The quality of as-made nanotubes was investigated by SEM and TEM. The nanotubes were multiwall with a high length-diameter ratio and appeared to be flexible. The catalytic activities of these mixed oxides increased with increasing the Ni content. The Ni/Mg/Al mixed oxide with the highest Ni content [ n( Ni)/n( Mg)/n(Al) = 1/1/1 ] showed the highest activity and the carbon nanotubes grown on its surface had the best quality.     

Electrochemical Detection of Rutin on Mg2Al‐Cl Layered Double Hydroxide Modified Carbon Ionic Liquid Electrode

In this paper a Mg₂Al‐Cl layered double hydroxide (Mg₂Al‐LDH) modified carbon ionic liquid electrode (CILE) was prepared and further used for the electrochemical detection of rutin. Cyclic voltammograms of rutin on Mg₂Al‐LDH/CILE were recorded with a pair of well‐defined redox peaks appeared in pH 2.5 phosphate buffer solution, which was ascribed to the electrochemical reaction of rutin. Due to the presence of Mg₂Al‐LDH on the electrode surface, the redox peak currents increased greatly and the electrochemical parameters were calculated. Under the optimal conditions the oxidation peak current was proportional to rutin concentration in the range from 0.08 μmol L^‐1 to 800.0 μmol L^‐1 with the detection limit on 0.0255 μmol L^‐1 (3σ). The fabricated electrode showed good reproducibility and stability, which was successfully applied to rutin tablet samples determination.     

Thermal characterization of the intercalation compound ofp-toluenesulfonate into a layered double hydroxide

On intercalation ofp-toluenesulfonate (PTS) into Mg/Al (0.73/0.27) layered double hydroxide (LDH), the layer expanded from 4.77 Å to 17.7 Å, indicating that the plane of PTS was perpendicular to the plane of the LDH layers. Thermal treatment of the PTS intercalate resulted in 82% of the included PTS being evolved as decomposition products. This value was higher than the value of 32.5% obtained with sodium PTS and 43.8% with a mixed sample of PTS and Mg/Al (0.73/0.27) LDH. It was considered that the intercalated PTS in Mg/Al (0.73/0.27) LDH was easy to decompose because interaction between intercalated PTS and Mg/Al (0.73/0.27) LDH was smaller than that between sodium and PTS in sodium PTS.     

Electrochemical Determination of Phenolic Acids at a Zn/Al Layered Double Hydroxide Film Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode

A stable sensor for the determination of gallic acid (GA) and caffeic acid (CA) was fabricated by electrodeposition of Zn‐Al‐NO₃ layered double hydroxide film on a glassy carbon electrode (LDHf/GCE). A sensitive electrochemical method was achieved for the determination of GA and CA in a phosphate buffer solution (pH 3). The differential pulse voltammetry response of the LDHf/GCE to GA has a linear concentration range from 4 µM to 600 µM with a correlation coefficient of 0.9985 and the calculated detection limit of 1.6 µM at a signal‐to‐noise ratio of 3. The differential pulse voltammetry response of the LDHf/GCE to CA has a linear concentration range from 7 µM to 180 µM with a correlation coefficient of 0.9969 and the calculated detection limit of 2.6 µM at a signal‐to‐noise ratio of 3. The constructed sensor was applied to the determination of GA in commercial green tea samples.     

Controlled growth and photocatalytic properties of CdS nanocrystals implanted in layered metal hydroxide matrixes

Layered double hydroxide Cd(1)(-)(x)()Al(x)()(OH)(2)(DS)(x)().3.0H(2)O (CdAlDS) and a related hydroxide salt compound Cd(2)(OH)(3)(DS).2.5H(2)O (CdDS), where DS stands for dodecyl sulfate sandwiched between two adjacent inorganic layers, have been synthesized and used as precursors for CdS nanoparticle growth. Through a gas/solid reaction, CdS nanocrystals implanted in the layer matrixes of the layered double hydroxides are grown, and the sizes of the nanocrystals vary in the range of 3-6 nm in diameter. The presence of trivalent Al cations in the layered double hydroxide can be taken advantage of to control the size of the CdS nanocrystals, and it also helps to prevent the formed nanocrystals from extraction from the solid matrixes. The nano-CdS implanted composite exhibits high photocatalytic activity for degradation of the nonbiodegradable rhodamine B under both UV and visible irradiations.     

Gold Nanoparticles Supported on a Layered Double Hydroxide as Efficient Catalysts for the One‐Pot Synthesis of Flavones

Flavones are a class of natural products with diverse biological activities and have frequently been synthesized by step‐by‐step procedures using stoichiometric amounts of reagents. Herein, a catalytic one‐pot procedure for the synthesis of flavone and its derivatives is developed. In the presence of gold nanoparticles supported on a Mg‐Al layered double hydroxide (Au/LDH), various kinds of flavones can be synthesized starting from 2′‐hydroxyacetophenones and benzaldehydes (or benzyl alcohols). The present one‐pot procedure consists of a sequence of several reactions, and Au/LDH can catalyze all these different types of reactions. The catalysis is shown to be truly heterogeneous, and Au/LDH can be readily recovered and reused.     

Covalently bonded aptamer‐functionalised magnetic mesoporous carbon for high‐efficiency chloramphenicol detection

A novel aptamer‐modified magnetic mesoporous carbon was prepared to develop a specific and sensitive magnetic solid‐phase extraction method through combination with ultra‐high performance liquid chromatography‐tandem mass spectrometry for the analysis chloramphenicol in complex samples. More specifically, the chloramphenicol aptamer‐modified Mg/Al layered double hydroxide magnetic mesoporous carbon was employed as a novel magnetic solid‐phase extraction sorbent for analyte enrichment and sample clean‐up. The extraction solvent, extraction time, desorption solvent, and desorption time were investigated. It was found that the mesoporous structure and aptamer‐based affinity interactions resulted in acceptable selective recognition and a good chemical stability toward trace amounts of chloramphenicol. Upon combination with the ultra‐high performance liquid chromatography‐tandem mass spectrometry technique, a specific and sensitive recognition method was developed with a low limit of detection (0.94 pmol/L, S/N = 3) for chloramphenicol analysis. The developed method was successfully employed for the determination of chloramphenicol in complex serum, milk powders, fish and chicken samples, giving recoveries of 87.0‐107% with relative standard deviations of 3.1‐9.7%.     

Preparation of stable dispersions of layered double hydroxides (LDHs) in nonpolar hydrocarbons: new routes to polyolefin/LDH nanocomposites

We report a simple and cost effective solvent treatment method for the synthesis of a stable and transparent dispersion of the hydrophilic layered double hydroxide, [Mg(6)Al(2)(OH)(16)](CO(3)) in non-polar hydrocarbon solvents. This dispersion can be used to make polyolefin/LDH nanocomposites using a simple solvent mixing method.     

氟插层水滑石催化烯烃环氧化反应

制备了一系列不同Mg/Al比氟插层的水滑石(LDH-F),并用X射线衍射、傅里叶变换红外光谱、扫描电镜和BET比表面积检测法对催化剂进行了表征,考察了不同Mg/Al比的LDH-F在苯乙烯环氧化反应中的催化活性.结果表明,Mg/Al=5的LDH-F具有最佳催化活性.通过以乙腈和苯甲腈分别作为反应用腈的对比实验发现,苯甲腈的效果优于乙腈.以Mg/Al=5的LDH-F为催化剂,H2O2和苯甲腈为氧化剂对不同官能团化烯烃进行环氧化反应,结果表明,此催化体系具有良好的催化性能,在苯乙烯、茚、丙烯醇和烯丙基氯环氧化反应中转化率和选择性均在95%以上。