Molecularly Imprinted Polymers: Methods and Protocols [Paperback]

This detailed volume explores molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), which have attracted great interest both in fundamental research and for practical applications due to their selective molecular recognition capabilities, extraordinary stability, and ease of preparation. Beginning with key laboratory protocols describing the different steps towards the synthesis of MIPs by different polymerization strategies, the volume continues by examining MIP use in sample preparation, their implementation on the development of sensors, as well as applications in other areas such catalysis and the use of bioinformatics and molecular modeling for MIPs design. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to the respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers by Two-Step Swelling and Polymerization.- Molecularly Imprinted Polymeric Nanoparticles by Precipitation Polymerization and Characterization by Quantitative NMR Spectroscopy.- MIP Synthesis and Processing Using Supercritical Fluids.- Synthesis of Bacteria Imprinted Polymers by Pickering Emulsion Polymerization.- Restricted Access Molecularly Imprinted Polymers.- Synthesis of Double-Layer Imprinted Polymers: BSA Depletion.- Magnetic MIPs: Synthesis and Applications.- Water-Compatible Fluorescent Molecularly Imprinted Polymers.- Generation of High-Affinity Aptamer-MIP Hybrid Nanoparticles.- Molecularly Impr1nted Sol1d-Phase Extract1on Sorbents for the Select1ve ExtractlÓÍ