Abstract α‐Zirconium phosphate (Zr(HPO 4 ) 2 ·H O, α‐ZrP) is an inorganic layered compound. Since the first report of crystalline α‐ZrP in 1964, thanks to its simple synthesis and unique physiochemical properties, has found widespread application many fields including mechanical reinforcing, barrier improvement, flame retardancy, anticorrosion, catalysis, environment, energy, medicine. Because ...