LAYERED DOUBLE HYDROXIDES: NANOMATERIALS FOR APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE

• Main Author: Benício,Luíz Paulo Figueredo
• Publication Date: 2015
• Other Authors: Silva,Rejane Alvarenga, Lopes,Júnia Aparecida, Eulálio,Denise, Santos,Rodrigo Morais Menezes dos, Aquino,Leonardo Angelo de, Vergütz,Leonardus, Novais,Roberto Ferreira, Costa,Liovando Marciano da, Pinto,Frederico Garcia, Tronto,Jairo
• Format: Article
• Language: eng
• Source: Revista Brasileira de Ciência do Solo (Online)
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• topic: layered compounds; nutrient slow release; eutrophication; nutrient reuse

The current research aims to introduce Layered Double Hydroxides (LDH) as nanomaterials to be used in agriculture, with particular reference to its use as storage and slow release matrix of nutrients and agrochemicals for plant growing. Structural characteristics, main properties, synthesis methods and characterization of LDH were covered in this study. Moreover, some literature data have been reported to demonstrate their potential for storage and slow release of nitrate, phosphate, agrochemicals, besides as being used as adsorbent for the wastewater treatment. This research aims to expand, in near future, the investigation field on these materials, with application in agriculture, increasing the interface between chemistry and agronomy.