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advantages such as high crystallinity and
uniform particle size distribution .Based on
the research results Viscusia et al. [44] and
Brahma et al. [45], the detailed synthesis of
LDH using the urea hydrolysis method
involves mixing magnesium nitrate salt
(Mg(NO3)2∙6H2O) as a divalent metal and
aluminum nitrate salt (Al(NO3)3∙9H2O) as a
trivalent metal in a 1:2 ratio, stirring until
homogeneous. Subsequently, a solution
comprising 0.035 urea (NH2CONH2) and 150
mL deionized water is added continuously to
the nitrate salt mixture over 30 min. The pH
is adjusted to 10 by introducing a sodium
hydroxide (NaOH) solution.
additional peaks for the (012), (015), and
(018) planes, indicating
layered structure. Furthermore,
a
well-defined
the
presence of sharp and symmetrical peaks
corresponding to the [110] and [113] planes
suggests excellent dispersion of metal ions
within
the
hydroxide
layers.
These
observations are consistent with the findings
of Viscusi. [49] and Liu et al. [44] confirming
the high crystallinity of ZnAl LDH produced
through the urea hydrolysis method.
Overall, the crystallinity, morphology, and
functional performance of LDH materials are
influenced by the distinct benefits and
drawbacks of each synthesis technique.
Although co-precipitation is straightforward
and scalable, it is extremely sensitive to
reaction conditions and pH, which can result
in amorphous phases [38], [56]. Although it
necessitates longer synthesis times and
specialized equipment, the hydrothermal
method produces highly crystalline LDH [57]
and provides excellent control over layer
growth and morphology [58]. Although sol-
gel processes are complicated and have
limited scalability, they yield materials with
high porosity and surface area that are
appropriate for adsorption [59]. Although it
takes longer to react, urea hydrolysis
produces high crystallinity and a uniform
particle size distribution
According to Aladpoosh & Montazer. [51],
the combined use of urea and NaOH helps
prevent
the
formation
of
locally
inhomogeneous
concentrated
particles
during precipitation, which in turn promotes
the formation of LDH with high crystallinity,
larger crystal size, and uniform particle size
distribution [52]. The homogeneous solution
is then transferred into a tightly sealed
hydrothermal autoclave and heated in an
oven at 110°C for 24 h. Guo et al. [54]
reported that the optimal temperature
range for LDH synthesis using this method is
typically 80-130 °C, with a synthesis time of
4-12 h. Higher synthesis temperatures have
been shown to accelerate crystal growth
rates in accordance with crystal growth
theory. After hydrothermal treatment, the
Composite of LDH
system is
allowed
to
cool
to room
In exploring LDH characteristics, structural
flexibility emerges as a pivotal factor driving
numerous modifications, enabling LDH to
take on various forms and structures to
achieve optimal conditions. Several vital
aspects come into play when considering the
modification of LDH characteristics. Firstly,
the ease of modification involves altering the
temperature. The resulting precipitate is
then separated by centrifugation and
washed repeatedly with deionized water (up
to five times) to remove residual ions. Finally,
the product is dried at 70 °C for 12 h to
obtain the final LDH material [50].
Liu et al. [55] conducted X-ray diffraction
(XRD) analysis on ZnAl LDH synthesized via
the urea hydrolysis method and observed
distinct diffraction peaks corresponding to
the (003) and (006) planes, as well as
structural
or
interlayer
composition,
expanding beyond binary metal cation
combinations to include more complex
ternary and quaternary metal combinations.
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