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Chapter 1 Introduction to molecular imprinting technology

  • Long Wu and Jing Wei
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Carbon-Based Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
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Abstract

Molecular imprinting technology (MIT) is a cutting-edge method in polymer science that creates specific sites in polymers to recognize target molecules. The cornerstone of MIT is the creation of cavities in the polymer that match the target molecule in shape, size, and function, achieved by assembling a complex of the template molecule, monomers, and a cross-linker, which, after polymerization and template removal, leaves a customized site for molecule recognition. The applications are broad in biosensing, drug delivery, and environmental monitoring, thanks to its high selectivity and affinity for specific molecules. The evolution of the technology has enhanced the robustness and selectivity of the polymers while also integrating new materials into the approach. However, challenges still remain, such as imprinting large biomolecules and scaling up from labs to industry. Future research aims to overcome these hurdles, using interdisciplinary approaches to expand its applications and enhance its efficiency. By developing new materials with high specificity and sensitivity, MIT has significant potential to impact various sectors, particularly in healthcare and environmental science, offering great significance and potential in the advancing materials science and its interdisciplinary applications.

Abstract

Molecular imprinting technology (MIT) is a cutting-edge method in polymer science that creates specific sites in polymers to recognize target molecules. The cornerstone of MIT is the creation of cavities in the polymer that match the target molecule in shape, size, and function, achieved by assembling a complex of the template molecule, monomers, and a cross-linker, which, after polymerization and template removal, leaves a customized site for molecule recognition. The applications are broad in biosensing, drug delivery, and environmental monitoring, thanks to its high selectivity and affinity for specific molecules. The evolution of the technology has enhanced the robustness and selectivity of the polymers while also integrating new materials into the approach. However, challenges still remain, such as imprinting large biomolecules and scaling up from labs to industry. Future research aims to overcome these hurdles, using interdisciplinary approaches to expand its applications and enhance its efficiency. By developing new materials with high specificity and sensitivity, MIT has significant potential to impact various sectors, particularly in healthcare and environmental science, offering great significance and potential in the advancing materials science and its interdisciplinary applications.

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Preface V
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. Contents IX
  5. Contributing authors XIII
  6. Part 1: Fundamentals of molecular imprinting-based smart carbon nanomaterials
  7. Chapter 1 Introduction to molecular imprinting technology 1
  8. Chapter 2 Fundamentals and primer of molecular imprinting technology 27
  9. Chapter 3 Polymerization techniques of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 41
  10. Chapter 4 Polymerization techniques of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 53
  11. Part 2: Performance evaluation of molecular imprinting-based smart carbon nanomaterials
  12. Chapter 5 Characterization methods of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 79
  13. Part 3: Applications of molecular imprinting-based smart carbon nanomaterials
  14. Chapter 6 Environmental applications of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 111
  15. Chapter 7 Biomedical applications of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 131
  16. Chapter 8 Analytical and industrial applications of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 149
  17. Chapter 9 Sensing applications of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers in agriculture 189
  18. Chapter 10 Carbon-imprinted polymers for forensic applications: a game-changing tool in the crime scene 235
  19. Part 4: Case studies of molecular imprinting-based smart carbon nanomaterials
  20. Chapter 11 Binding kinetics and thermodynamics of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 261
  21. Part 5: Various aspects and future prospects of molecular imprinting-based smart carbon nanomaterials
  22. Chapter 12 Green aspects of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 285
  23. Chapter 13 Challenges and future prospects of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 351
  24. About the editors
  25. Index 377
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111503325-001

Chapters in this book

  1. Frontmatter I
  2. Preface V
  3. Acknowledgments
  4. Contents IX
  5. Contributing authors XIII
  6. Part 1: Fundamentals of molecular imprinting-based smart carbon nanomaterials
  7. Chapter 1 Introduction to molecular imprinting technology 1
  8. Chapter 2 Fundamentals and primer of molecular imprinting technology 27
  9. Chapter 3 Polymerization techniques of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 41
  10. Chapter 4 Polymerization techniques of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 53
  11. Part 2: Performance evaluation of molecular imprinting-based smart carbon nanomaterials
  12. Chapter 5 Characterization methods of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 79
  13. Part 3: Applications of molecular imprinting-based smart carbon nanomaterials
  14. Chapter 6 Environmental applications of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 111
  15. Chapter 7 Biomedical applications of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 131
  16. Chapter 8 Analytical and industrial applications of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 149
  17. Chapter 9 Sensing applications of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers in agriculture 189
  18. Chapter 10 Carbon-imprinted polymers for forensic applications: a game-changing tool in the crime scene 235
  19. Part 4: Case studies of molecular imprinting-based smart carbon nanomaterials
  20. Chapter 11 Binding kinetics and thermodynamics of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 261
  21. Part 5: Various aspects and future prospects of molecular imprinting-based smart carbon nanomaterials
  22. Chapter 12 Green aspects of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 285
  23. Chapter 13 Challenges and future prospects of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers 351
  24. About the editors
  25. Index 377
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