Preparation and characterization of layered double hydroxide (LDH) films with varying divalent cation species on Al–Si–Cu alloys by steam coating

Key Points

• The central aim is to prepare and characterize layered double hydroxide films with different divalent cation species on aluminum alloys.
• Utilized steam coating to apply LDH films onto Al–Si–Cu alloys.
• Varying the divalent cation species during the preparation process.
• Conducted characterization of the films to assess their properties.
• Successful preparation of LDH films with varying cation compositions.
• Improved mechanical or physical properties of the coated aluminum alloys were observed.