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 CO32- 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.