Starch-based nano-biocomposites

Thisreviewdiscusses preparationanduseofthesyntheticlayerednanoparticlesinpolymermatrices, i.e., in the polymeric nanocomposites (PNCs). Several types of synthetic or semi-synthetic layered materials are considered, namely the phyllosilicates (clays), silicic acid (magadiite), layered double hydroxides (LDHs), zirconium phosphates (ZrPs), and di-chalcogenides. The main advantage of synthetic clays is their chemical purity (e.g. absence of amorphous and gritty contaminants, as well as arsenic, iron, and other heavy metals), white to transparent color that assures reproducibly of brightly colored products, as well as a wide range of aspect ratios, p ¼ 20 to £6000. Several large scale production facilities have been established. The synthetic clay and LDH industries are oriented toward big volume markets: catalysis, foodstuff, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, toiletry, etc. The use of these materials in PNCs is limited to synthetic clays and LDHs, mainly for reinforcement, permeability control, reduction of flammability, and stabilization, e.g. during dehydrohalogenation of chlorinated macromolecules. The use of lamellar ZrPs and di-chalcogenides is at the laboratory stage of functional polymeric systems development, e.g. for electrically conductive materials, catalysts or support for catalysts, in photochemistry, molecular and chiral recognition, or in fuel cell technologies, etc. Copyright # 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Synthetic, layered nanoparticles for polymeric nanocomposites (PNCs)

Synthetic inorganic ion-exchangers-I Hydrous oxides and acidic salts of multivalent metals.

Layered and pillared metal(IV) phosphates and phosphonates

Properties of both amorphous and crystalline salts of tetravalent metals are reviewed, with special emphasis on the much studied salt of zirconium phosphate. The discussion includes: (1) method of preparation, (2) interlayered crystal structure, (3) effect of counter ions on interlayer distance and steric hindrance, (4) mechanism of ion exchange, and (5) the interaction of polar molecules. Other insoluble acid salts with a layered structure include the phosphates of titanium, hafnium, germanium, tin, lead, and the arsenates of titanium, zirconium, and tin. Fibrous precipitates of the insoluble acid salts of cesium and thorium phosphate are mentioned briefly. Under appropriate experimental conditions, insoluble acid of unknown structure can be obtained. Investigations of their crystalline structure may be highly desirable. The ion exchange capacities of many of these substances are evaluated. 80 references, 3 tables, 4 figures.

A.S. Medina

Papers

Mechanism of ion exchange in crystalline zirconium phosphates. I. Sodium ion exchange of .alpha.-zirconium phosphate

On the mechanism of ion exchange in crystalline zirconium phosphates - IV potassium ion exchange of α-zirconium phosphate

More on crystalline zirconium phosphates

On the mechanism of ion exchange in crystalline zirconium phosphates — VIII: Na+/K+ exchange on α-zirconium phosphate