Microwave-mediated preparation of bio-inorganic hybrid materials for cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications

Due to their peculiar structure, layered nanomaterials, such as layered double hydroxides (LDHs, anionic clays) represent an interesting pathway to develop new multitasking hybrid materials. For biological, pharmaceutical and cosmetic purposes, LDHs can act as both reservoirs as well as carriers for organic bioactive hosts. In this study we present the preparation of organo-LDH using several Microwave (MW) - mediated intercalation procedures. MW activation was used both for the preparation of LDHs and for their subsequent hydrothermal intercalation. All the reactions were carried out using scientific single mode microwave applicators. Operative conditions and comparative results with the conventional methods will be reported