Folic Acid-Intercalated Mg/Al Layered Double Hydroxides-A Multifunctional Nanohybrid Delivery System for Topical Applications.

The delivery of active functional molecules across the skin is laborious due to its structural intricacy and exceptional barrier characteristics. Developments in nanotechnology yielded innovative transport vehicles derived from nanomaterials to reinforce the skin's ability to interact with active ingredient molecules and increase its bioavailability. The current study employed crystalline inorganic two-dimensional double hydroxides (LDHs) as an efficient carrier and delivery vehicle for folic acid (FA) in a topical skincare formulation.

Stability, biofunctional, and antimicrobial characteristics of cannabidiol isolate for the design of topical formulations.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a high-value natural compound of plant. It is a non-psychotropic phytocannabinoid, attracting significant attention as a multifunctional active ingredient for topical applications. Although it is demonstrated that CBD can be used for specific dermatological ailments, reliable data on functionalities are limited.

Application of Layered Double Hydroxides as a Slow-Release Phosphate Source: A Comparison of Hydroponic and Soil Systems.

The utilization of slow-release fertilizer materials capable of responding to their environment and releasing nutrient ions efficiently over a prolonged period is an emerging research area in agricultural materials sciences. In this study, two-dimensional layered materials were prepared to release phosphor ions (P) slowly into the soil as well as in the hydroponic system. Various P-intercalated layered double hydroxides (LDHs) (Mg/Al, Zn/Al, and Mg-Zn/Al-LDHs) with a molar ratio of 2:1 were synthesized using an ion-exchange method from corresponding LDHs containing NO ions within the layers.