Transitioning from Supramolecular Chemistry to Molecularly Imprinted Polymers in Chemical Sensing

This perspective article focuses on the overwhelming significance of molecular recognition in biological processes and its emulation in synthetic molecules and polymers for chemical sensing. The historical journey, from early investigations into enzyme catalysis and antibody-antigen interactions to Nobel Prize-winning breakthroughs in supramolecular chemistry, emphasizes the development of tailored molecular recognition materials. The discovery of supramolecular chemistry and molecular imprinting, as a versatile method for mimicking biological recognition, is discussed. The ability of supramolecular structures to develop selective host-guest interactions and the flexible design of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are highlighted, discussing their applications in chemical sensing. MIPs, mimicking the selectivity of natural receptors, offer advantages like rapid synthesis and cost-effectiveness. Finally, addressing major challenges in the field, this article summarizes the advancement of molecular recognition-based systems for chemical sensing and their transformative potential.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:23

Enthalten in:

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) - 23(2023), 17 vom: 27. Aug.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Mujahid, Adnan [VerfasserIn]
Afzal, Adeel [VerfasserIn]
Dickert, Franz L [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Biomimetic
Chemical sensing
Journal Article
Molecular imprinted polymers (MIPs)
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
Polymers
Self-organized
Supramolecular chemistry
Synthetic receptors

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Date Completed 11.09.2023

Date Revised 12.09.2023

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/s23177457

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM361854056