Controlled synthesis of layered double hydroxide compounds with novel morphologies for biological applications

Abstract

Chapter 1 Introduction and the Scope of Thesis Chapter 2 Literature Review 2.1 Materials Developments as Carriers of Bioactive Molecules Introduction 5 2.2 Introduction on Layered Double Hydroxides 2.2.1 Structural Properties of Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) 2.2.2 Metal composition of hydroxide layers 2.2.3 Nature of interlayer anions 2.2.4 Water content in LDHs 2.3 Synthesis Methods of LDHs 2.3.1 Co-precipitation method 2.3.2 Hydrothermal treatment 2.3.3 Anion exchange method 2.3.4 Reconstruction method 2.3.5 Sol-gel method 2.3.6 Recent advancement in modified synthesis of LDHs with novel Properties 2.3.6.1 Synthesis of LDHs with different morphologies 2.3.6.2 Polymer encapsulated LDHs 2.3.6.3 LDHs with luminescence properties 2.4 Development of Layered Double Hydroxides for Pharmaceutical Applications 2.4.1 LDHs as stabilizers and protecting agents 2.4.2 LDHs for controlled drug release 2.4.3 LDHs for cellular delivery 2.5 Advantages of Layered Double Hydroxides as Drug Carriers ii