Clay minerals and layered double hydroxides for novel biological applications

Abstract

This review is focused on the pharmaceutical and biological applications of clays, clay minerals and layered double hydroxides (LDHs). Novel nanohybrids of clay mineral-/ or LDH-biomaterials, including vitamins, drugs, and DNA strands are discussed for possible future developments in cosmetics, pharmaceutics, medicine as well as information storage. © 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.