%0 journal article
%@ 1359-7345
%A Mikhailau, A., Maltanava, H., Poznyak, S.K., Salak, A.N., Zheludkevich, M.L., Yasakau, K.A., Ferreira, M.G.S.

%D 2019
%J Chemical Communications : ChemComm

%P 6878-6881 
%R doi:10.1039/C9CC02571E
%T One-step synthesis and growth mechanism of nitrate intercalated ZnAl LDH conversion coatings on zinc
%U https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CC02571E
 
%X An approach for the synthesis of ZnAl–NO3 LDH conversion coatings on zinc in an aqueous acidic Al(NO3)3/NaNO3 solution is demonstrated for the first time. The growth mechanism has been investigated using time resolved structural, microstructural and analytical methods. A LDH growth model involving both electrochemical and chemical processes is suggested.