Synthesis and Characterization of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) for Sensing Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) are a rapidly evolving area of research with vast potential applications in a variety of fields, such as environmental monitoring, food safety, clinical diagnosis, and drug delivery. MIPs are synthetic materials with selective recognition sites that are designed to mimic the binding ability of natural biological receptors. The MIPs structure can greatly enhance their performance, leading to better selectivity, sensitivity, and stability. The development of MIPs with advanced properties is a promising research area that is gaining increasing attention. In this context, this special issue in the MDPI Polymers journal on MIPs would provide a valuable platform to showcase the latest research advances, methods, and applications in this field.

The issue will showcase the original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that cover various aspects of MIP-based sensing, including the design and synthesis of MIPs, the characterization of their performance, and the development of sensing platforms that incorporate MIPs. The articles also address important challenges in the field, such as the optimization of MIP selectivity and sensitivity, the integration of MIPs with transducers and readout systems, and the application of MIPs in complex matrices. 

Prof. Dr. Aziz Amine
Dr. Abdellatif Ait Lahcen
Dr. Abderrahman Lamaoui
Guest Editors

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