Abstract

Molecular imprinting techniques have proved a substitute method in environmental research for the elimination of emerging pollutants owing to their tiny size, elevated surface area, and selectivity toward target analyte. This review aims at the development of molecularly imprinted polymer as well as magnetic nanoparticles modified with Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (magnetic MIPs). MIP recently evolved to magnetic MIPs (mag-MIPs), these particles have good separation and open a novel perspective to analyze a component in complex matrices. Along with additional advantages, these hybrid materials present superior selectivity, durability, and the possibility to use again. Modern evaluations specify a wide range of possibilities via these remarkable materials. Computer simulation tools have been used for efficient and selective monomers to avoid excessive consumption of time and reagents for each functional monomer. Non-Imprinted Polymer (NIP) is also synthesized for all cases to carry out comparative studies.

Keywords:Molecular imprint polymers (MIP); Intermolecular interaction; Emerging poll