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A brief review on α-zirconium phosphate intercalation compounds and nano-composites

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The layer structured zirconium phosphate (ZrP) can be intercalated with atoms, molecules, small organic groups and even polymers. The structures and properties of the ZrP intercalation compounds can be deliberately tuned, leading to promising potential applications in many fields. This article provides a brief review on the experimental results of the ZrP intercalation compounds, with the focus on the polymer/α-zirconium phosphate (α-ZrP) nano-composites. The computer simulations of the ZrP intercalation compounds at the atomic level play a significant role in designing and understanding the properties of ZrP, and in the promotion of the applications of compounds.

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Tang, M., Yang, T. & Zhang, Y. A brief review on α-zirconium phosphate intercalation compounds and nano-composites. Sci. China Technol. Sci. 59, 436–441 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11431-015-5794-3

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