Article  
Uniqueness of Layered Double Hydroxide Materials: A Critical Review  
of Synthesis Methods, Properties, Composites, and Remediation  
Mechanism  
Normah Normah1* , Melantina Oktriyanti2  
, Nurmalina Adhiyanti1 , Happy Bunga  
Nasyirahul Sajidah1  
1Departement of Chemistry, Universitas Indo Global Mandiri, Palembang, Indonesia  
2Chemical Engineering Department, Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia  
Abstract  
Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH) are anionic clays with tunable structures, high surface areas, and  
versatile ion-exchange properties, making them promising for environmental remediation. This review  
highlights recent advances in LDH synthesis methods, structural properties, composite design, and  
remediation mechanisms. Synthetic techniques such as coprecipitation, hydrothermal treatment, sol-gel,  
and urea hydrolysis are evaluated for their impact on morphology, stability, and functionality. Integration  
of LDH with carbon materials, metal oxides, polymers, and MOFs improves their performance in  
environmental remediation. A key theme is the "memory effect" of LDH, which enables reversible  
structural transformations, enhancing ion-exchange and adsorption capacities. The pollutant removal  
mechanisms involve ion exchange, adsorption, and photocatalysis. Current challenges include scalability  
and regeneration. Sustainable synthesis methods and characterization of multifunctional composites are  
discussed to advance the development of LDH for efficient water and wastewater treatment.  
Keywords: Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH); LDH composites; Advanced materials; Properties modification;  
Enviromental remediation  
*
Corresponding author  
Email addresses: normah@uigm.ac.id  
Received July 07th 2025; Accepted October 22nd 2025; Available online November 25th 2025  
Copyright © 2025 by Authors, Published by Chempublish Journal. This is an open access article under the CC BY License  
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Graphical Abstract  
Introduction  
The characteristics of LDH make them highly  
promising for applications as catalysts and  
adsorbents in wastewater treatment, owing  
Layered double hydroxides (LDH), also  
known as anionic clay materials, have  
attracted attention due to their distinctive  
to  
their  
straightforward  
preparation  
process. Beyond their role in wastewater  
treatment, LDH find diverse applications in  
properties.  
Harnessing  
its  
distinctive  
properties, LDH has the potential to be  
applied in the environment, energy, and  
biomedical. LDH are commonly synthesized  
using inorganic salts and the addition of  
water or organic solvents. Achieving optimal  
results necessitates precise control of both  
pH and temperature to induce precipitation  
and crystal growth [1]. The LDH formed  
under these controlled conditions exhibit a  
distinctive 2D layered structure [2]. Layered  
LDH structures, synthesized through a  
combination of multi-metal compositions  
and interlayer anions, can confer desirable  
properties such as enhanced surface area,  
phase purity, porosity, and crystallinity [11–  
13]. Furthermore, LDH showcase unique  
photocatalysis,  
oxygen/hydrogen evolution, energy storage,  
coatings, biomedical applications, and  
supercapacitors [1822]. In addition to their  
effectiveness in wastewater treatment, LDH  
CO2  
capture,  
demonstrate  
capabilities for various inorganic and organic  
pollutants, including dyes, metals,  
pesticides, phosphates, and CO2 [14].  
excellent  
adsorption  
Numerous reports in the literature delve into  
the modification of LDH, employing various  
techniques.  
Intercalation  
methods,  
exemplified by Xu et al. [15] and Chen et al.  
[16], and composite approaches, researched  
by Gu et al. [10], Jiang et al. [7], and Kumari  
et al. [17] represent key strategies in  
characteristics, including high  
chemical  
stability, ion exchange capability, structure  
memory effect, reactive interlayer space,  
catalytic activity, specific surface area,  
biocompatibility, and modifiable hydroxide  
layer or structural interlayer composition  
[12,1416].  
research development.  
In  
a
specific  
application, Mg-Al LDH were modified by  
intercalating nitrate ions into the LDH  
interlayer, serving as an effective adsorbent  
for removing methyl orange dyes [18].  
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Based on the research by Elanchezhiyan &  
Meenakshi [19] synthesized a chitosan/Mg-  
Al composite using the coprecipitation  
method in a separate study focused on  
Fundamental Structure and Chemistry of  
LDH  
LDH, often referred to as multi-metal clay  
materials and exhibit layered structures  
resembling hydrotalcite/brucite in 2D. LDH  
consist of divalent and trivalent metal  
cations, with the general formula 1.  
enhancing  
adsorption  
capacity.  
When  
employed as an adsorbent for removing oil  
particles from oil-in-water emulsions, this  
composite  
exhibited  
a
remarkable  
adsorption capacity of 78%, a substantial  
improvement compared to LDH (30%). The  
mechanism of the adsorption was attributed  
to hydrophobic-hydrophobic interactions. In  
summary, these findings highlight the  
diverse modification techniques for LDH and  
showcase the promising application of the  
chitosan/Mg-Al composite for efficient oil  
[MII MIIIx(OH)2]x+·[An-x/n.mH2O]...........(1)  
1-x  
where, MII represents divalent metallic  
cations (e.g., Ni, Ca, Mg, Zn, Cu), MIII includes  
trivalent metallic cations (e.g., Al, Fe, Cr), and  
An- indicating negatively charged interlayer  
LDH anions (figure 1) [15]. The octahedral  
layers, adopting a brucite-like structure  
particle  
removal  
through  
enhanced  
reminiscent  
of Mg(OH)2,  
form  
the  
adsorption capacity.  
fundamental framework of LDH. These  
positively charged layers are stacked with  
This article explores the unique structural  
interlayer  
spaces  
containing  
charge-  
and  
chemical  
characteristics  
of  
LDH  
compensating anions and water molecules.  
A variety of interlayer anions can be  
incorporated during synthesis, including  
carbonate, nitrate, chloride, sulfate, or even  
materials,  
adaptable  
applications.  
which  
for  
By  
make  
various  
selecting  
them  
environmental  
appropriate  
highly  
synthesis methods, researchers can fine-  
tune the morphology and interlayer  
more  
complex  
organic  
anions  
[25].  
This interplay between the octahedral metal  
hydroxide layers and the exchangeable  
interlayer anions gives LDH their tunable  
physicochemical properties, making them  
chemistry of LDH and create multifunctional  
composites with tailored properties. These  
advancements open up opportunities to  
improve structural stability, increase surface  
area, and boost pollutant removal efficiency.  
However, most current studies are still  
conducted under controlled laboratory  
settings and have not yet been widely tested  
versatile  
platforms  
for  
functional  
modifications [26-27] .  
The  
structural  
flexibility  
enables anion  
exchange, intercalation, and post-synthesis  
functionalization, allowing LDH to host a  
wide range of inorganic and organic species  
within their interlayer galleries. A distinctive  
and scientifically significant property of LDH  
is their structural reconstruction behavior,  
widely known as the “memory effect”. When  
LDH are calcined at elevated temperatures  
on  
real  
wastewater  
systems.  
Moving  
forward, research should aim to build a  
clearer understanding of structurefunction  
relationships, adopt sustainable and low-  
cost strategies, evaluate performance under  
realistic  
develop  
environmental  
conditions, and  
regenerable  
hierarchical  
composites that can be applied on a larger  
scale.  
(typically  
dehydroxylation  
interlayer anions, resulting in the formation  
500800°C),  
they  
decomposition  
undergo  
and  
of  
of  
mixed  
metal  
when  
oxides  
these  
(LDOs)  
LDOs  
[28].  
are  
Remarkably,  
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subsequently exposed to water containing  
appropriate anions, they can spontaneously  
reconstruct their original layered structure  
through a rehydration process.  
Figure 1. Schematic structure of LDH  
This  
reconstruction  
phenomenon  
has  
acids, and peptides into the LDH  
profound implications in environmental and  
catalytic applications:  
interlayer, making this  
strategy for synthesizing functional LDH-  
based composites [31]. Anion  
a
valuable  
1. Ion-Exchange  
Activation  
through  
Incorporation: The reconstruction route  
also enables efficient incorporation of  
Memory Effect: When LDH is calcined, it  
transforms into mixed metal oxides  
(LDO). Upon rehydration in aqueous  
solutions containing appropriate anions,  
the LDO can spontaneously reconstruct  
guest  
anions  
including  
organic  
molecules, amino acids, and peptides  
into the LDH interlayer, making this a  
valuable  
strategy  
for  
synthesizing  
its  
original  
layered  
structure,  
a
functional LDH-based composites.  
3. Anion Incorporation: The reconstruction  
step also enables efficient incorporation  
phenomenon known as the memory  
effect. This reconstructed LDH phase  
reactivates  
ion-exchange  
processes,  
of guest  
anions including organic  
allowing target cations such as Cd²,  
Pb², or Cu²to replace Mg²within the  
layers during pollutant removal [29],  
[30]. Recent studies have shown that this  
molecules, amino acids, and peptides  
into the LDH interlayer, making this a  
valuable  
strategy  
for  
synthesizing  
functional LDH-based composites.  
effect  
significantly  
enhances  
the  
adsorption capacity and regeneration  
efficiency of LDH-based materials during  
repeated treatment cycles.  
Overall, the fundamental structure and  
chemical  
their reconstructive structural behavior are  
key to understanding their synthesis,  
versatility of  
LDH  
particularly  
2. Enhanced Adsorption and Regeneration:  
The reconstruction route also enables  
efficient incorporation of guest anions  
including organic molecules, amino  
modification strategies, and environmental  
remediation mechanisms discussed in the  
following sections.  
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Synthesis Methods  
Figure 2 . In studies conducted by Edañol et  
al. [34], Normah et al. [37] and Wijaya et al.  
[38], the XRD patterns of Ni/Cr LDH matched  
the standard hydrotalcite-like phase (JCPDS  
The  
crystallinity,  
morphology,  
layer  
arrangement, and anion content of LDH are  
all determined by the synthesis process, and  
these factors ultimately affect how well they  
function in different applications. A vast  
array of synthesis methods, from traditional  
52-1626), with  
characteristic diffraction  
peaks at 2θ ≈ 11° (003), 23° (006), 35° (015),  
and 60° (110), indicating the formation of  
well-ordered layered structures. FTIR spectra  
exhibited broad O-H stretching bands at  
3400-3600 cm-1 and a water vibration band  
at 1630 cm-1, confirming the presence of  
wet-chemical  
methods  
to  
more  
environmentally friendly and sustainable  
approaches, have been developed over the  
last few decades. Regarding structural  
control, scalability, cost, and environmental  
impact, each approach has pros and cons of  
its own.  
interlayer hydroxyl  
groups  
and  
water  
molecules. A band at 1383 cm-1 indicated the  
-
presence of interlayer NO3 anions, while  
bands  
in  
the  
500-1000  
cm-1  
region  
corresponded to M-O-M vibrations (M = Ni,  
Cr). These features collectively verify the  
successful formation of NiCr-LDH through  
co-precipitation.  
Co-presipitation Method  
The co-precipitation method is one of the  
simplest and most commonly employed  
synthesis techniques for layered double  
hydroxides (LDH). In this approach, the  
synthesis is typically carried out under a  
controlled pH condition, which is adjusted  
according to the divalent and trivalent metal  
cations involved. Generally, solutions of  
divalent and trivalent metal salts are mixed  
in a molar ratio of 3:1. To maintain a stable  
pH during synthesis, a sodium hydroxide  
(NaOH) solution is slowly added to the  
mixture. According to Bünning et al. [32] and  
Boulaiche et al. [6], the synthesis involves  
maintaining a flow of nitrogen or argon gas  
to minimize the potential presence of  
carbonates within the LDH interlayer. After  
the solution preparation, the mixture is  
heated at 80°C for 20 h, by the procedures  
Amirahmadi et al. [39], emphasized that the  
co-precipitation  
method  
offers  
several  
advantages, including the production of LDH  
with high purity and good crystallinity.  
However, the formation of well-crystallized  
hydrotalcite  
structures  
or  
amorphous  
phases is influenced by several parameters,  
such as solution concentration, pH, ionic  
strength, cation concentration, temperature,  
aging time, and the molar ratio of metal  
cations. Therefore, careful optimization of  
these synthesis parameters is essential to  
obtain LDH with well-defined structures and  
desirable physicochemical properties.  
Hydrothermal Treatment  
outlined  
[3032].  
Subsequently,  
the  
Because it can produce highly crystalline  
suspension is separated, and the drying  
process is conducted at 50°C until complete  
dryness, as described by [36].  
materials  
with  
controlled  
structural  
characteristics, the hydrothermal method is  
often used for the synthesis of layered  
double hydroxides (LDH). This process  
typically involves heating a metal precursor  
solution (M2+/M3+) to temperatures above  
100 °C in a Teflon-lined stainless steel  
autoclave. Since each LDH has an optimal  
heating time, the temperature and duration  
The successful synthesis of LDH structures  
via the co-precipitation method is typically  
confirmed through X-ray diffraction (XRD)  
and  
Fourier-transform  
infrared  
spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis as shown in  
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of the hydrothermal treatment significantly  
affect the crystallinity and crystal size of the  
LDH. These factors include crystallinity, layer  
density, and crystal size [20], [40], [41].  
Figure 2. FT-IR Spectra (a), XRD patterns (b) of NiCr-LDH and NiCr-SA. Reproduced with  
permission from Ref. [38]. Copyright Elsevier, 2025.  
LDH  
precipitation of divalent and trivalent metal  
ions, facilitated by adding alkaline  
formation  
occurs  
through  
the  
capacity. Despite these benefits, the solgel  
method is often associated with drawbacks  
such as a relatively complex experimental  
procedure and extended synthesis times,  
which can limit its scalability [47], [48].  
compounds such as NaOH, NH4OH, or urea  
[42]. The hydrothermal methods pH, crucial  
in determining the growth of LDH layers,  
varies with different metal cations, requiring  
specific pH levels for precipitation [43]. The  
formation of LDH phases occurs within the  
pH range of 8.7 to 12. Furthermore, the  
crystallinity, morphology, and structural  
properties of the synthesized LDH are  
strongly influenced by the kinds and molar  
ratios of metal cations as well as the type of  
interlayer anions [3941].  
In the study conducted by Takanashi et al.  
[47] the solgel method was implemented by  
initially mixing divalent and trivalent metal  
cations in a 3:1 molar ratio in solution. After  
adding citric acid as a complexing agent, the  
mixture was agitated at 80 °C for an hour.  
After adding ethylene glycol, the mixture was  
constantly swirled at 150 °C until all of the  
solvent had evaporated, creating a viscous  
gel. To get the finished product, this gel was  
then calcined at 650 °C for 4 h and dried at  
105 °C for twenty-four h. This process shows  
how the sol-gel method can create LDH  
Sol-Gel Method  
The sol-gel method is viable for LDH  
synthesis, offering precise control over  
crystal formation. A vital advantage of this  
method is the enhanced specific surface  
area achieved by creating pores within the  
particles by elevating their overall porosity.  
This results in an increased quantity of  
materials  
with  
specific  
structural  
and  
textural characteristics that are appropriate  
for cutting-edge uses.  
Urea Hydrolysis  
The urea hydrolysis method is a well-  
anions  
in  
the  
interlayers  
of  
LDH,  
established  
approach  
for  
synthesizing  
consequently bolstering its anion adsorption  
layered double hydroxides (LDH), offering  
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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)26H2O) as a divalent metal and  
aluminum nitrate salt (Al(NO3)39H2O) 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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Secondly, incorporating various guest anion  
species between LDH layers is a crucial  
avenue for modification. This includes a wide  
range of inorganic anions, such as halides,  
selection of support materials for composite  
formation and the utilization of synthesis  
methods capable of achieving desired  
chemical  
characteristics, including surface area and  
basal layer spacing. Research results  
demonstrate that LDH has undergone  
diverse modifications by incorporating  
and  
physical  
property  
non-metal  
anions, complex anionic transition metal  
species, and organic anions like  
biomolecules and polymers [60,61].  
oxoanions,  
polyoxometalate  
various carbon types or organic compounds  
such as cellulose, chitosan, biochar, and  
graphite. A comprehensive summary of the  
data from these diverse studies is available  
in Table 1.  
Moreover, LDH structural modifications can  
be precisely customized for specific  
purposes by employing composite synthesis  
methods. This involves the strategic  
Table 1. Composite of LDH by various research groups.  
Surfaces  
Synthesis  
methods  
Typical  
Application  
Materials  
area  
References  
[49]  
(m2)  
Zn/Al Cellulose  
ZrO2/MgAl-LDH  
MgCoAl-CO3-LDH  
-
-
Urea  
Hydrolysis  
-
Urea  
Hydrolysis  
Adsorption  
Adsorption  
-
[50]  
55.08  
Co-  
precipitation  
[36]  
UVSA-ZNAL/PP composite  
fiber  
Co-  
precipitation  
[44]  
Ni/Al functionalized humic  
acid and magnetite  
62.966  
Co-  
precipitation  
Adsorption  
Catalyst  
[62]  
NiCo-LDH/NiFe-LDH  
-
-
-
-
Hydrothermal  
treatment  
[11]  
Pistachio  
biochar/CoFe2O4/Mn-Fe-LDH  
Co-  
precipitation  
Photocatalytic  
Photothermal  
Coating  
[9]  
CNFs/ZnAl-LDH Composite  
films  
[13]  
LDH-Albumin-WO3 composite  
Co-  
[63]  
precipitation  
FeMg-LDH@bentonite  
Graphene/LDH  
-
-
Co-deposition  
-
Adsorption  
[64]  
[10]  
Energy  
storage  
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Surfaces  
area  
Synthesis  
methods  
Typical  
Application  
Materials  
References  
[65]  
(m2)  
GO/Mg-Al LDH  
NiAl-Biochar  
NiAl-Graphite  
-
Hydrothermal  
treatment  
Coating  
438.942  
21.595  
Co-  
precipitation  
Adsorption  
Adsorption  
[33]  
Co-  
[33]  
precipitation  
NiCo-LDH/C/GF composite  
LDH nanomaterials  
-
-
-
[66]  
[67]  
[39]  
[68]  
-
-
Photocatalytic  
Biomedical  
Adsorption  
Fe3O4@SiO2@NiAl-LDH  
-
Solvothermal  
Pomelo peel Biochar/MgFe-  
LDH  
20.995  
Co-  
Precipitation  
Numerous studies consistently affirm that  
LDH composite materials showcase superior  
characteristics compared to pure LDH.  
According to Gu et al. [10], graphene/LDH  
composites display exceptional properties,  
Based on the research by Bian et al. [71], it  
is evident that MgFe-LDH@biochars stand  
out by exhibiting the largest specific surface  
area, coupled with excellent magnetic  
responsiveness and increased adsorption  
capacity. This observation aligns with the  
including  
mechanical strength, and robust chemical  
reactivity, facilitating electron transfer.  
These findings significantly bolster the  
potential applications of LDH in  
electrochemistry.  
high  
electrical  
conductivity,  
findings  
from  
Fang  
et  
al.  
[72],  
the  
enhancement of physicochemical properties  
in LDH-BC composites was demonstrated  
through  
various  
treatments.  
These  
treatments include magnetic treatment, acid  
treatment, alkali treatment, control of metal  
ion ratios, LDH intercalation, and calcination  
processes. Such comprehensive approaches  
highlight the versatility and potential of  
For example, research conducted by Zheng  
et al. [70] on the hierarchy of NiCo-LDH  
core/shell structures unveils a notable  
combination of large surface area and open  
electrochemical active sites. The study  
these  
treatments  
in  
tailoring  
LDH-BC  
composite  
properties  
for  
specific  
reports  
2640.2 F/g, emphasizing that LDH composite  
materials exhibit outstanding  
electrochemical performance, particularly  
the hierarchy of NiCo-LDH core/shell  
a
maximum capacity reaching  
applications [9].  
The research highlights the significant  
influence of the synthesis method on the  
success of LDH composite formation. Bian et  
structures. These findings further fortify the  
argument for the broad and impactful  
al.  
pyrolysis method in LDH/BC synthesis can  
significantly enhance adsorption and  
catalytic performance by generating a larger  
[73] reported that employing the co-  
applications  
of  
LDH  
composites  
in  
electrochemistry.  
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surface area. This improvement is attributed  
to the release of water molecules between  
layers, which promotes the formation of  
particles than the raw peel (Figure 3a), which  
has a flat surface with uneven particle sizes  
and rough textures. LDHHc composites,  
including Ni/Al-Hc (c), Cu/Al-Hc (d), and Zn/Al-  
Hc (e), exhibit a high degree of aggregation  
along with rough, uneven surface textures,  
irregular pores, and large pore sizes. These  
LDH/BC  
composites  
with  
abundant  
functional groups, mixed metal oxides, and  
LDH particles exhibiting high crystallinity and  
uniform particle size.  
morphological  
advantageous  
adsorption and surface reactivity.  
characteristics  
improving  
are  
pollutant  
SEM analysis, as reported by several  
researchers, is commonly used to examine  
the surface morphology of LDH composites.  
For example, Figure 3 illustrates the typical  
morphological transformation of rambutan  
peel-derived carbon (Hc) before and after  
LDH incorporation [73]. Because lignin and  
cellulose degrade during carbonization, the  
carbonized rambutan peel (Figure 3b)  
displays more spherical and homogeneous  
for  
To provide a clearer overview of the various  
LDH composite systems reported in the  
literature, Table 2 summarizes the types of  
support  
materials,  
synthesis  
methods,  
enhanced properties, and their typical  
applications.  
Figure 3. SEM image of Rambutan peel (a), Hc (b), Ni/Al-Hc (c), Cu/Al-Hc (d), and Zn/Al-Hc (e).  
Reproduced with permission from Ref. [74]. Copyright Environment and Natural Resources  
Journal 2022.  
From Table 2, it is evident that the choice of  
support material and synthesis method  
plays a decisive role in determining the  
introduce abundant functional groups, and  
improve electron transfer, making them  
ideal for adsorption and electrochemical  
applications. Inorganic supports like metal  
structure  
composites. Carbon-based supports, such as  
graphene, biochar, and cellulose,  
significantly enhance the surface area [78],  
and  
functionality  
of  
LDH  
oxides  
and  
bentonite  
contribute  
to  
improved thermal stability and catalytic  
activity, whereas polymeric matrices provide  
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better  
processability  
and  
mechanical  
but also precise control of synthesis  
flexibility. These trends clearly indicate that  
tailoring LDH composites requires not only  
the careful selection of support materials  
methods  
multifunctional  
environmental applications.  
to  
achieve  
performance  
enhanced  
for  
Table 2. Summary of LDH Composites: Support Types, Synthesis Methods, Properties, and  
Applications  
Synthesis  
methods  
Key Improved Properties  
Support Material  
References  
Cellulose  
Urea Hydrolysis,  
Co-precipitation  
Biocompatibility, structural  
flexibility, increased dispersion of  
LDH layers  
[75]  
Metal Oxides (e.g.  
ZrO2, WO3, SiO2)  
Urea Hydrolysis,  
Co-precipitation  
Enhanced catalytic activity,  
improved thermal stability  
[50], [76]  
[77], [78]  
Biochar/Hydrochar  
Co-precipitation  
Increased surface area, additional  
functional groups, magnetic  
responsiveness  
Graphene/GO  
Co-precipitation,  
Hydrothermal  
High electrical conductivity,  
enhanced surface area, improved  
structural stability  
[79], [79]  
Polymeric matrices  
Co-precipitation  
Improved processability and  
mechanical strength  
[80], [81]  
[66], [82]  
Hierarchical LDH  
structures (e.g.,  
NiCo-LDH)  
Hydrothermal  
method  
Large surface area, open  
electrochemical active sites,  
enhanced conductivity  
Hybrid LDH-  
Carbon-metal  
composites  
Solvothermal  
Multifunctionality: adsorption +  
photocatalysis + redox activity  
[83], [84]  
Mechanism of Remediation  
affecting aquatic ecosystems and human  
health.  
With the ongoing industrial developments,  
numerous environmental impacts require  
careful consideration. Among the primary  
concerns is the direct discharge of waste into  
the environment, particularly when it leads  
to water pollution. In the literature, various  
organic and inorganic pollutants have been  
reported, posing environmental threats due  
to their toxic and mutagenic nature,  
Various remediation methods have been  
proposed  
to  
address  
this  
issue,  
encompassing adsorption, ion exchange,  
biological treatment, membrane filtration,  
and photocatalysis. LDH emerges as a  
material with promising applications in these  
remediation processes, given its unique  
properties that have captured the interest of  
researchers in the environmental field. In  
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pollutant remediation using LDH, some of  
the most frequently reported interactions  
involve ion exchange, adsorption, and  
photocatalysis [85]. In this section, three  
major remediation mechanisms involving  
LDH are discussed in detail, namely ion  
exchange, adsorption, and photocatalysis.  
These mechanisms are strongly influenced  
by LDH’s structural characteristics, interlayer  
chemistry, and surface properties, which  
collectively determine its performance in  
pollutant removal.  
of pollutants [86]. As illustrated in Figure 4,  
the remediation process typically begins  
with the ion-exchange mechanism, in which  
interlayer anions (A) and water molecules  
are gradually replaced by target pollutant  
anions when LDH are introduced into  
contaminated solutions. This exchange is  
driven by electrostatic interactions between  
the positively charged brucite-like layers and  
the  
stabilization of pollutant species within the  
interlayer galleries and their effective  
incoming  
anions,  
leading  
to  
the  
removal from solution. The efficiency of this  
process is governed by several factors  
Ion Exchange  
associated  
with  
the  
physicochemical  
LDH, a type of anionic clay material with a  
layered structure, finds diverse applications  
in pollutant remediation. The primary  
advantages of LDH stem from its interlayer  
anions, which can be easily replaced, exhibit  
properties of the interlayer anions, including  
the type and charge density of the  
exchanged  
anions,  
interactions,  
the  
strength  
the ratio  
of  
of  
electrostatic  
divalent to trivalent cations in the layers, the  
ability of interlayer anions to stabilize the  
structure, and the molecular masses of both  
a
memory effect, and allow for the  
adjustment of the distance between layers.  
These properties endow LDH with excellent  
adsorption capabilities toward a wide range  
cations  
and  
anions  
within  
the  
LDH  
framework [87-88].  
Figure 4. The illustration mechanism of pollutant ion exchange by LDH  
Research conducted by Zhang et al. [90]  
explained that MgAl-LDH functions as an  
adsorbent to remove Congo Red dye using  
an ion exchange mechanism. Through an ion  
exchange process, this mechanism replaces  
primary  
mechanisms:  
interlayer  
ion  
exchange and external surface adsorption.  
In the ion exchange mechanism, the HCrO4-  
complex ion derived from Cr(VI) metal  
displaces NO3 , Cl-, SO4 , and CO3  
ions,  
-
2-  
2-  
-
CO3 ions in the LDH interlayer with SO3 ions  
serving as anions within the LDH interlayer.  
from Congo Red molecules. Another study  
by Li et al. [92] concluded that metal ion  
adsorption on LDH occurs through two  
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Adsorption  
occurring in the LDH adsorption process  
include electrostatic interactions, anion  
Layered Double Hydroxide (LDH) is a  
multifunctional  
remediation  
composition, positively charged surface,  
high chemical stability, environmental  
friendliness, ease of synthesis, and  
biocompatibility [93], [94]. LDH has the  
advantages of large pores and surface area,  
as well as active adsorption sites in the  
substitution  
or  
intercalation,  
physical  
material  
due to  
for  
its  
pollutant  
structural  
adsorption, and surface complexation [60],  
[98], [99]. Electrostatic interactions between  
the positively charged hydroxide layer and if  
the pollutant species are negatively charged,  
while  
hydrogen  
bonding  
and  
surface  
complexation occur between functional  
groups on the LDH surface and pollutant  
molecules [78]. In addition, some pollutants  
can replace interlayer anions or intercalate  
into the LDH interlayer [21]. Adsorption  
efficiency is greatly influenced by several  
factors such as the number, type, and  
strength of available adsorption sites, the  
physicochemical properties of pollutants.  
aqueous  
phase,  
which  
increases  
its  
adsorption capacity. Adsorption involves  
chemical and physical interactions [93], [94].  
As reported by Song et al. [75] and Wang et  
al. [77], in Figure 5, the main mechanisms  
Figure 5. The illustration mechanism of pollutant adsorption by LDH  
The data in Table 3 clearly demonstrate the  
high capacity of LDH-based materials for a  
wide range of pollutants, including dyes,  
heavy metals, anions, and gases. This  
performance is closely related to their  
removal, adsorption is dominant for both  
cationic and organic pollutants, while  
photocatalysis extends LDH functionality to  
degrade persistent contaminants under light  
irradiation. Recent studies increasingly focus  
on integrating these mechanisms within  
LDH-based composites, such as combining  
adjustable  
interlayer  
chemistry,  
large  
surface area, and structural stability, making  
them competitive with or superior to many  
conventional adsorbents.  
adsorption  
with  
photocatalysis,  
to  
to  
improve  
remediation  
efficiency  
under  
realistic environmental conditions.  
Overall, the remediation mechanisms of LDH  
are governed by their layered structure,  
LDH can serve as an adsorbent in either  
powder or granular form. Kameliya et al.  
[100], LDH in granular form exhibits  
superiority due to its ability to maintain  
tunable  
interlayer  
chemistry,  
and  
the  
presence of abundant active sites. Ion  
exchange primarily contributes to anion  
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adsorption  
properties  
and  
structural  
maximum adsorption capacities of 867 mg/g  
stability. Song et al. [95] demonstrated that  
MgAl-LDH effectively removed heavy metals  
such as Pb(II), Cu(II), and Cd(II), achieving  
and  
225  
mg/g,  
respectively.  
This  
underscores the versatile applications of  
pure LDH and modified LDH in water  
remediation. A concise summary of various  
pollutants that LDH can adsorb is provided  
in Table 3.  
capacities  
of  
72%,  
37%,  
and  
18%,  
respectively. Furthermore, in a study by Feng  
et al. [101], LDH modification with 2D metal  
carbides (MXenes) significantly increased  
Ni2+ adsorption efficiency to an impressive  
Photocatalysis  
97.35%,  
reaching 222.717 mg/g.  
with  
an  
adsorption  
capacity  
Photocatalysis is a promising method for  
degrading pollutants in water using light  
energy. Recent advancements combine  
photocatalysis with adsorption to enhance  
A recent investigation by Tang et al. [102]  
highlighted the threat of phosphate in water  
to human health and the environment.  
Efficient phosphate adsorption was achieved  
using the LDH/FeOOH composite adsorbent,  
displaying promising results and recyclability  
up to three times. Additionally, ZnFe-LDH  
contaminant  
removal  
efficiency.  
One  
example  
TiO@Mg/Fe-LDH  
research  
is  
the use  
of  
which  
a
composite,  
degrades toxic selenocyanate (SeCN) into  
oxidized forms that are then adsorbed by  
LDH. This dual-function system achieved up  
to 78.5% removal efficiency and followed  
pseudo-second-order kinetics [103].  
exhibited  
commendable  
adsorption  
performance against anionic dyes such as  
Congo Red and Orange Yellow II, with  
Table 3.  
Comparison of adsorbents for adsorption of some pollutants and maximum  
adsorption capacity by various research groups  
Adsorbent  
Pollutant  
Maximum Capacity  
References  
Congo red  
90,7%  
[45]  
NiCo-LDH  
Cr(VI)  
82%  
[45]  
As (III)  
As (IV)  
CO2  
1.56 mmol/g  
1.31 mmol/g  
1.7424 mmol/g  
769.23 mg/g  
[107]  
[107]  
[108]  
[40]  
SA/MgFe-LDH  
Amino Modified Mg-Al LDH  
MgAl-LDH  
Congo red  
Ni-Al/LDH intercalated  
sodium dodecyl sulfate  
CNC/MgAl-LDH composite  
Fex/Ca-Al-LDH  
Methyl orange  
808.8 mg/g  
[109]  
Tetracycline  
153.3 mg/g  
71.81%  
[75]  
3-  
PO4  
[110]  
[111]  
[112]  
[112]  
[113]  
[113]  
ZnMgAl-LDH  
Methyl orange  
Phosphate  
Nitrate  
Cd  
1251 mg/g  
46.894 mg/g  
37.864 mg/g  
901.5 mg/g  
231.3 mg/g  
ZnFe-LDH@Alg  
Alkaline sludge-LDH  
Cu  
Another study used ZnCr-LDH with different  
interlayer anions (Cl, SO², CO²) to adsorb  
the dye AO7. ZnCrSOLDH exhibited the  
best photocatalytic activity under visible light  
with good stability over reuse cycles [104]. A  
hybrid LDH/MOF composite, supported on  
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hydrochar and MIL-53(Al), showed >99%  
degradation of various pharmaceuticals and  
pesticides within 1 h under LED light, using  
only 20 mg of material per 50 mL solution  
[105]. Furthermore, a 2D NiAl-LDH/VC/PCN  
Future Trends  
Layered double hydroxides (LDH) possess a  
range of unique structural and chemical  
properties, including high ion-exchange  
capacity, tunable interlayer chemistry, stable  
layered structures, and the ability to form  
Z-scheme  
heterojunction  
effectively  
converted COinto fuels. MXene provided  
high conductivity, while PCN improved light  
absorption and charge separation [106].  
multifunctional  
composites.  
These  
characteristics make LDH highly versatile  
materials that can be engineered through  
various modification strategies, such as  
Overall,  
combining  
LDH  
with  
semiconductors (e.g., TiO, MOFs, MXene, g-  
CN) enhances photocatalytic performance  
composite  
functional  
formation,  
species,  
intercalation  
and porosity  
of  
and  
supports  
sustainable  
wastewater  
enhancement. In addition, LDH can be  
combined with other organic or inorganic  
materials to to create desired structures.  
Looking ahead, future research on LDH is  
expected to focus on developing more  
treatment applications. Table 3 summarizes  
several representative studies reporting  
maximum adsorption capacities of LDH-  
based adsorbents toward various pollutants,  
highlighting the versatility and tunability of  
LDH systems in environmental applications.  
advanced  
synthesis  
strategies  
and  
innovative composite designs to further  
improve their functional performance in  
environmental remediation and related  
technologies. Indonesia holds abundant  
natural resources such as minerals, biomass,  
The data in Table 3 clearly demonstrate the  
high capacity of LDH-based materials for a  
wide range of pollutants, including dyes,  
heavy metals, anions, and gases. This  
performance is closely related to their  
and  
agricultural  
waste  
that  
can  
be  
adjustable  
interlayer  
chemistry,  
large  
transformed into environmentally friendly  
materials. Integrating these local resources  
into the development of advanced materials  
not only supports sustainable innovation but  
also adds economic value at the national  
surface area, and structural stability, making  
them competitive with or superior to many  
conventional adsorbents.  
Overall, the remediation mechanisms of LDH  
are governed by their layered structure,  
level.  
Among  
emerging  
techniques,  
microwave-assisted hydrothermal synthesis  
stands out as a promising method, offering  
shorter synthesis times, better energy  
efficiency, and more uniform LDH structures  
compared to conventional approaches. By  
combining the synthetic method approach  
with rational material structure, future LDH  
research can be a bridge between LDH  
structure control as a key material for next-  
tunable  
interlayer  
chemistry,  
and  
the  
presence of abundant active sites. Ion  
exchange primarily contributes to anion  
removal, adsorption is dominant for both  
cationic  
and  
organic  
pollutants, while  
photocatalysis extends LDH functionality to  
degrade persistent contaminants under light  
irradiation. Recent studies increasingly focus  
on integrating these mechanisms within  
LDH-based composites, such as combining  
adsorption  
improve  
generation  
environmental  
remediation  
technologies.  
with  
remediation  
photocatalysis,  
efficiency  
to  
to  
under  
realistic environmental conditions.  
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This article does not contain any studies  
involving human or animal subjects.  
Layered double hydroxides (LDH) exhibit  
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