Studies On The Intercalation And Interlayer Oxidation Reaction Of Thiols In Confined Region Of Layered Double Hydroxides

Cysteine(CySH), cystine(Cys) and glutathione(GSH) have been intercalated into Mg-Al layered double hydroxides (LDHs) by coprecipitation and ion-exchange method, respectively. Furthermore, the oxidation of intercalated CySH and GSH in the confined region of LDHs was studied by adding common oxidants. It was found that the interlayer oxidation reaction is different from the bulk reaction. The host layers can be performed as a novel "molecular reactor" to impose restricted geometry on the interlayer guests leading to control of reaction rate, and product distribution. Therefore, this work provides the way for prospective application of LDHs as a novel reactor for confined chemical reactions, and new opportunities for the further research of molecular reactions in nanoscale of inorganic hybrids and for their applications in catalysis and separation science.This study consists of:...