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Chapter 3 Polymerization techniques of carbon-based molecularly imprinted polymers

  • Vishnu Biju , A. V. Mahadev and Arun Aravind
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Carbon-Based Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
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Abstract

Polymerizationpolymerization techniques are essential in creating selective recognition sites within molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPsmolecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs)), particularly those based on carbon matrices. The ability to control the polymerization method directly impacts the efficiency and specificity of molecular recognition, making it a critical aspect of MIP synthesis.

Choosing an appropriate polymerization method involves carefully considering factors such as the target analyte, template moleculetemplate molecule, functional monomersfunctional monomer, and the desired application of the resulting MIP. The need for optimal imprinting efficiency and binding affinitybinding affinity guides this decision. The selected polymerization method significantly influences the properties of the resulting MIP, including morphology, surface area, porosityporosity, and mechanical strength. Variations in polymerization conditions such as temperature, solvent, initiator, and reaction time further contribute to the tunability of MIP characteristics, thereby impacting their performance in various applications.

This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of different polymerization techniquespolymerization technique commonly employed for the fabrication of carbon-basedcarbon-based MIPsmolecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). These techniques contain conventional methods such as bulk precipitation, suspension polymerization, and advanced approaches like surface imprinting.

Through comprehensive study of the importance of polymerization techniquespolymerization technique in creating selective recognition sites, the criteria for method selection, the effects of method choice on MIP properties, and a detailed description of various polymerization techniquespolymerization technique are discussed. This chapter aims to offer valuable insights into the synthesis and optimization of carbon-basedcarbon-based MIPsmolecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) which are used for a variety of applications, from molecular sensing to separation science, wastewater treatment, chromatographic separation, and drug delivery.

Abstract

Polymerizationpolymerization techniques are essential in creating selective recognition sites within molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPsmolecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs)), particularly those based on carbon matrices. The ability to control the polymerization method directly impacts the efficiency and specificity of molecular recognition, making it a critical aspect of MIP synthesis.

Choosing an appropriate polymerization method involves carefully considering factors such as the target analyte, template moleculetemplate molecule, functional monomersfunctional monomer, and the desired application of the resulting MIP. The need for optimal imprinting efficiency and binding affinitybinding affinity guides this decision. The selected polymerization method significantly influences the properties of the resulting MIP, including morphology, surface area, porosityporosity, and mechanical strength. Variations in polymerization conditions such as temperature, solvent, initiator, and reaction time further contribute to the tunability of MIP characteristics, thereby impacting their performance in various applications.

This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of different polymerization techniquespolymerization technique commonly employed for the fabrication of carbon-basedcarbon-based MIPsmolecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). These techniques contain conventional methods such as bulk precipitation, suspension polymerization, and advanced approaches like surface imprinting.

Through comprehensive study of the importance of polymerization techniquespolymerization technique in creating selective recognition sites, the criteria for method selection, the effects of method choice on MIP properties, and a detailed description of various polymerization techniquespolymerization technique are discussed. This chapter aims to offer valuable insights into the synthesis and optimization of carbon-basedcarbon-based MIPsmolecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) which are used for a variety of applications, from molecular sensing to separation science, wastewater treatment, chromatographic separation, and drug delivery.

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/10.1515/9783111503325-003

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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