Hydrotalcite 500mg/5ml oral suspension

MgO contained in cementitious materials is experimentally observed to precipitate as poorly crystalline hydrotalcite (Mg-Al LDH). However, the geochemical modelling of hydrotalcite is challenging due to the lack of consistent thermodynamic dataset for this phase. Hydrotalcites with Mg/Al = 2 were synthesised in the presence of NaHCO3, NaCl, Na2SO4, NaNO3, and NaOH. Mass balance, XRD and FT-IR indicated the incorporation of the anions in the interlayer together with some carbonate. The crystallinity of the phase increased depending on the anion: SO42− < Cl− < NO3− < OH− < CO32−. An in-situ increase of temperature monitored by XRD and TGA showed that the stability of the hydrotalcite structure with temperature also depended on the incorporated anion. The solubility products were calculated based on the solution analysis of samples re-equilibrated at different temperatures, while the entropy and heat capacity were obtained from the additivity method or the molar volume. A simple solid-solution model for hydrotalcite containing CO3, OH, SO4, Cl and NO3 is suggested.

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Nickel-containing hydrotalcite-derived materials have been recently proposed as promising materials for methane dry reforming (DRM). Based on a literature review and on the experience of the authors, this review focuses on presenting past and recent achievements on increasing activity and stability of hydrotalcite-based materials for DRM. The use of different NiMgAl and NiAl hydrotalcite (HT) precursors, various methods for nickel introduction into HT structure, calcination conditions and promoters are discussed. HT-derived materials containing nickel generally exhibit high activity in DRM; however, the problem of preventing catalyst deactivation by coking, especially below 700 °C, is still an open question. The proposed solutions in the literature include: catalyst regeneration either in oxygen atmosphere or via hydrogasification; or application of various promoters, such as Zr, Ce or La, which was proven to enhance catalytic stability.

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Biocompatible hydrotalcite nanohybrids, i.e., layered double hydroxide (LDH) based nanohybrids have attracted significant attention for biomedical functions. Benefiting from good biocompatibility, tailored drug incorporation, high drug loading capacity, targeted cellular delivery and natural pH-responsive biodegradability, hydrotalcite nanohybrids have shown great potential in drug/gene delivery, cancer therapy and bio-imaging. This review aims to summarize recent progress of hydrotalcite nanohybrids, including the history of the hydrotalcite-like compounds for application in the medical field, synthesis, functionalization, physicochemical properties, cytotoxicity, cellular uptake mechanism, as well as their related applications in biomedicine. The potential and challenges will also be discussed for further development of LDHs both as drug delivery carriers and diagnostic agents.

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