Zirconium Phosphate Nanosheets for Ion Exchange, Catalysis and Coatings
This community develops layered zirconium and titanium phosphate materials, synthesizing them as nanosheets, nanoplatelets, and composites for specific chemical functions. The work focuses on creating surfaces that selectively bind ions, act as catalysts, or serve as fillers in protective coatings.
The research centers on the synthesis and modification of layered zirconium phosphate (ZrP) and titanium phosphate structures. Recurring methods include creating nanosheets and nanoplatelets, often functionalized with organic groups or combined with magnetic particles and carbon nanotubes. These materials are applied in ion exchange for removing heavy metals and dyes, as supports for catalytic nanoparticles in hydrogenation and degradation reactions, and as nanofillers in epoxy and polyurethane coatings to improve anticorrosion and wear resistance. A distinct strand involves using these layered structures for the enrichment and separation of phosphopeptides in analytical chemistry.
Zirconium research accounts for 3.3% of all zirconium literature, comprising 1,375 papers within this group. Hafnium research shows a 0.4% share, and barium research a 0.3% share.
The community includes 2,225 papers, primarily published in the Journal of Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Langmuir.
Recent work continues to explore zirconium phosphate applications in electrochemical food safety sensors, tribology for composite coatings, and heterogeneous catalysis for biomass conversion.