title: Layer-by-layer composite of anionic and cationic clays by metathesis.
abstract: An alternately stacked layer-by-layer composite of oppositely charged layered solids was obtained by solvothermal treatment of the monolayer colloidal dispersions of dodecylsulfate intercalated nickel aluminum LDH and cetyl trimethylammonium intercalated smectite in 1-octanol. This composite shows altered thermal decomposition behavior compared to the parent solids. On heating the LDH component of the composite decomposes to NiO, while the layer structure of the cationic clay is retained up to 800°C.
authors.affiliation: Materials Research Group, Department of Chemistry, St. Joseph's College, 36 Lalbagh Road, Bangalore 560 027, India.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Venugopal
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rajamathi