Layered double hydroxides and their potential applications in engineered fibrous materials

Abstract Hybrid materials based on the layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have been received interests in the fabrication of high efficient and advanced materials, due to their flexible composition in constituent elements, simplicity of synthesis procedures, and low cost. In addition, the particular construction of LDHs with positive charge layers and the interlayered anions has conducted individual properties including high specific surface area, ion exchange capability, and thermal/chemical stability. LDHs are the promising alternative materials for designing innovative fibrous materials with versatile properties. They could open up the new horizon into the wearable electronics (flexible electrode), impregnated drug in wound dressing for topical medication, membrane for water treatment, fire retardant textiles, catalyst supports, intelligent sensors, and many other feasible applications.