Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH): A Multifunctional Versatile System for Nanocomposites

Layered Double Hydroxides gained tremendous research efforts in the last years as a filler for polymer nanocomposites similar like montmorillonite in order to e.g. increase barrier properties, mechanical properties and reduce flammability. Due to its broad variety in composition and possibility to organically modify the layers LDH might be used in very different applications. In the presentation will be shown the possibilities of integration of additional functionalities apart from the benefits of LDH as platelet decomposing like the classical flame retardant magnesium hydroxide, by selecting a specific metal combination, by fine tuning structural features and by selecting a organic modification with a functionality thus providing a true added value filler for nanocomposites.