Synthesis and Applications of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

Dear Colleagues,

Molecular imprinting is the process by which specific binding sites can be created within a polymeric material by performing the polymerization in the presence of an ionic, molecular, or macromolecular template. Success depends on selection of appropriate monomers that interact with the template to create the complementary binding site and upon the nature of the polymer synthesis. Removal of the template allows the molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) to rebind the intended target species. MIPs prepared in this way may be used in separations, sensors, assays, catalysis, bio-imaging, drug delivery and a host of other applications exploiting specific molecular recognition.

The present Special Issue, “Synthesis and Applications of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers” aims to assemble a diverse collection of articles describing aspects of MIP synthesis and application. In particular, we welcome contributions concerning the synthesis of MIPs for specific applications, the synthesis of new monomers, novel template approaches and methods of MIP design and synthesis. Both research articles and reviews will be considered.

Dr. Michael J. Whitcombe
Prof. Dr. Ian A. Nicholls
Guest Editors

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