Synthesis and properties of mecoprop-intercalated layered double hydroxide

This study carried out to elucidate the synthesis of MCPP-LDH hybrid, release pattern of MCPP from MCPP-LDH hybrid and their properties. MCPP-LDH hybrid was synthesized from MCPP and Mg-Al complex. Release pattern of MCPP from MCPP-LDH hybrid was slower in distilled water and soil solution but it was slower in distilled water than soil solution. MCPP-LDH hybrid has shown more stable condition than CO₃^{2 -} form of LDH in thermal and acidic condition. Therefore, MCPP-LDH hybrid would lead as functional and benign pesticide to minimize the harmful effects on soil environment by bulk herbicides.