Themed collection Recent Developments in Intercalation Compounds: Chemistry and Applications
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Recent developments in intercalation compounds: chemistry and applications
Welcome to this themed issue of Dalton Transactions entitled “Recent Developments in Intercalation Compounds: Chemistry and Applications”.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2838-2840
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8DT90035C
Mechanochemical methods for the preparation of intercalation compounds, from intercalation to the formation of layered double hydroxides
Mechanochemical methods (solid–solid reactions under ambient conditions or solvent free synthesis) are useful for the preparation of intercalation compounds.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2896-2916
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03736H
Carrier-doped aromatic hydrocarbons: a new platform in condensed matter chemistry and physics
High quality bulk samples of the first four polyacenes, naphthalene, anthracene, tetracene, and pentacene, doped with alkali metal in 1 : 1 and 1 : 2 stoichiometries were prepared and their fundamental properties were systematically studied. The carrier doped typical aromatic hydrocarbons showed a large variety of properties as well as charge transfer complexes and metal doped fullerides. We open a new category in condensed matter chemistry and physics.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2881-2895
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03745G
Alkaline-earth metal phenylphosphonates and their intercalation chemistry
Alcohol and amine intercalates with hosts based on alkaline-earth metal phenylphosphonates are reviewed.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2867-2880
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03728G
DFT calculations for structural prediction and applications of intercalated lamellar compounds
This review lists some relevant types of intercalated lamellar materials and applications of DFT calculations in these materials.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2852-2866
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03730A
Nanoarchitectonics in dielectric/ferroelectric layered perovskites: from bulk 3D systems to 2D nanosheets
Dion–Jacobson perovskites and their exfoliated nanosheets provide a unique platform for designing new dielectric/ferroelectric materials.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2841-2851
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03719H
Organic–inorganic hybrids having a talc-like structure as suitable hosts to guest a wide range of species
The sol–gel process involving hydrolysis and condensation reactions is an attractive way to form siloxane based hybrid materials since it is a one-step method performed under mild conditions.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2925-2932
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03902F
Microwave-assisted routes for rapid and efficient modification of layered perovskites
Microwave-assisted methods are effective in a variety of topochemical modifications of layered perovskites.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2917-2924
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03865H
Ultra-high aspect ratio hybrid materials: the role of organic guest and synthesis method
Hybrid layered double hydroxide materials with high aspect ratio have been prepared by slow hydrolysis of metal hydroxides with hydrophobic anions.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2933-2938
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT04312K
Intercalation of metformin into montmorillonite
Metformin hydrochloride is spontaneously intercalated into layered silicates like montmorillonite by an ion-exchange mechanism, producing a promising controlled release system.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3185-3192
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT04197G
Iron-montmorillonite clays as active sorbents for the decontamination of hazardous chemical warfare agents
Montmorillonite clay was modified to introduce iron species and acid sites in the interlayer space, aiming to obtain a catalyst with oxidising and acid properties for the degradation of chemical warfare agents.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2939-2948
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03859C
Self-assembling nanostructured intercalates via ion–dipole bonding
A new system of highly ordered self-assembly intercalated polymer/clay nanocomposite is reported.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3178-3184
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03900J
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Layered gadolinium hydroxides for simultaneous drug delivery and imaging
Drug intercalates of a layered gadolinium hydroxide have been prepared, and their drug delivery and imaging properties explored.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3166-3177
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03729E
Dual chain extension effect and antibacterial properties of biomolecules interleaved within LDH dispersed into PBS by in situ polymerization
Nanocomposites based on poly(butylene succinate) and hydrotalcite-type anionic clays organo-modified with antibacterial biomolecules have been prepared by in situ polymerization.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3155-3165
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03914J
Micrometer-sized dihydrogenphosphate-intercalated layered double hydroxides: synthesis, selective infrared absorption properties, and applications as agricultural films
Controllable synthesis and selective IR absorption properties of micrometer-sized H2PO4-LDHs were investigated in details as well as the structure-performance relationship.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3144-3154
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03483K
A chemical redox reaction to generate rock salt-type materials: the case of Na3V2O5
Chemical redox reactions are extremely efficient to prepare fully reduced or oxidized phases that are formed during the topotactic insertion/extraction of alkaline ions. Moreover, these phases show new ordered or disordered Rock Salt type structures.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3112-3118
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT04377E
Tailoring 2D and 3D molecular sieves structures for polyolefin composites: do all roads lead to remarkable performances?
Strategies to tether a Zr-based catalyst to 2D and 3D molecular sieves for olefin polymerizations and their interactions with the surface.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3128-3143
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03734A
Adsorption of Dicamba herbicide onto a carbon replica obtained from a layered double hydroxide
A carbon replica obtained from a LDH was used for the first time as an adsorbent for the removal of Dicamba herbicide from aqueous solutions.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3119-3127
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03720A
Soft-Pillared@Magadiite: influence of the interlayer space and amine type on CO2 adsorption
Soft-Pillared@Magadiite can adsorb 0.36 mmol g−1 at 25 °C and desorb CO2 below 90 °C.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3102-3111
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03732E
Insight into the ADOR zeolite-to-zeolite transformation: the UOV case
Optimization of the synthesis conditions allows the top-down synthesis of a novel IPC-12 zeolite by disassembly–reassembly of UOV germanosilicate.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3084-3092
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03751A
Enrichment of rare earth metal ions by the highly selective adsorption of phytate intercalated layered double hydroxide
Phytate-LDH was prepared by an anion exchange method, which has highly selective adsorption ability for Pr3+, Ce3+, Pb2+, and Co2+ cations.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3093-3101
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03583G
In situ synthesis of magnesium hydroxides modified with tripodal ligands in an organic medium
The use of organic solvents enhanced the designability of the surface functional groups of interlayer-modified magnesium hydroxides with tripodal ligands.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3074-3083
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03699J
Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of alkali–metal intercalated ZrSe2
We report on the synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of alkali metal intercalated ZrSe2 single crystals.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2986-2991
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03756B
Oxidation catalyst obtained by the immobilization of layered double hydroxide/Mn(III) porphyrin on monodispersed silica spheres
Monodispersed hierarchical layered double hydroxide on silica spheres (LDH@SiO2) with core–shell structures were developed for metalloporphyrin immobilization and the materials were used as oxidant catalysts of different substrates.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3068-3073
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03656F
Layered double hydroxide and zirconium phosphate as ion exchangers for the removal of ‘black crusts’ from the surface of ancient monuments
Two ion exchanger solids (LDH and ZrP) as an innovative tool to remove gypsum from ancient monuments.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2976-2985
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03957C
Layered double hydroxide anchored ionic liquids as amphiphilic heterogeneous catalysts for the Knoevenagel condensation reaction
In this paper, three solid base catalysts of LDH-IL-Cn (n = 4, 8, 12) were synthesized by adopting an exfoliation/assembly approach. The as-prepared catalyst showed excellent activity and selectivity for the Knoevenagel reaction in aqueous solution.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3059-3067
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03665E
Lamellar zirconium phosphates to host metals for catalytic purposes
In the present study a porous lamellar zirconium phosphate heterostructure (PPH) formed from zirconium(IV) phosphate expanded with silica galleries (P/Zr molar ratio equal to 2 and (Si + Zr)/P equal to 3) was prepared to host noble metals.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3047-3058
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03717A
High adjuvant activity of layered double hydroxide nanoparticles and nanosheets in anti-tumour vaccine formulations
OVA-CpG combined vaccines adjuvanted with both layered double hydroxide nanomaterials induced significantly stronger humoral and cell-medicated immune responses.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2956-2964
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03725B
Intercalative hybridization of layered double hydroxide nanocrystals with mesoporous g-C3N4 for enhancing visible light-induced H2 production efficiency
Highly efficient visible-light-active hybrid photocatalysts with enhanced electronic coupling are synthesized via the intercalative hybridization of Zn–Cr-LDH nanocrystals with mesoporous g-C3N4.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2949-2955
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03466K
Mesoporous silica nanoparticles incorporating squaraine-based photosensitizers: a combined experimental and computational approach
A combined experimental–computational approach allowed a correlation of the homogeneity of the dispersion of squaraine dyes within mesoporous silica nanoparticles with their photosensitizer activity.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3038-3046
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03735J
Pillaring of layered zeolite precursors with ferrierite topology leading to unusual molecular sieves on the micro/mesoporous border
Pillaring of FER layers gives porous products depending on the temperature of TEOS treatment.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3029-3037
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03718J
Massive hydration-driven swelling of layered perovskite niobate crystals in aqueous solutions of organo-ammonium bases
A systematic understanding on the osmotic swelling of layered niobate crystals using various amines is reported.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3022-3028
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03413J
Insight into the structural and electronic nature of chemically exfoliated molybdenum disulfide nanosheets in aqueous dispersions
Chemically exfoliated MoS2 nanosheets undergo a reoxidation process when storing the dispersion in ambient air, the chemical nature of which can be monitored from the structural evolution of the restacked nanosheets.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3014-3021
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03706F
Synthesis of highly efficient flame retardant polypropylene nanocomposites with surfactant intercalated layered double hydroxides
The thermal and flame retardant performances of polypropylene (PP) nanocomposites with sodium dodecyl sulfate (DDS) and stearic acid intercalated layered double hydroxides (DDS-LDHs and stearic-LDHs) were investigated in this study.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2965-2975
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03477F
In situ generation of layered single- or double-hydroxide inorganic platelets (LSH and LDH) assisted by bola amphiphiles
Comparison of mesoscopic ordering between in situ generation versus ex situ dispersion of inorganic (LSH or LDH) platelets assisted by bola amphiphiles.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 3005-3013
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT03191B
The synthesis of CuyMnzAl1−zOx mixed oxide as a low-temperature NH3-SCR catalyst with enhanced catalytic performance
A new type of low-temperature selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst, CuyMnzAl1−zOx, derived from layered double hydroxides is presented in this contribution.
Dalton Trans., 2018,47, 2992-3004
https://doi.org/10.1039/C7DT02000G
About this collection
Intercalation compounds are complex materials that can be considered at the intersection between chemistry, solid-state physics and materials science and interest in them and their possible applications is rapidly growing across multiple disciplines. This themed issue is intended to gather the most recent and significant contributions on intercalation compounds.