Molecular imprinted polymers

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007499",
  "term": "Molecular imprinted polymers",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Synthetic polymers engineered with specific recognition sites that are complementary in shape and chemical functionality to a target molecule. These materials are created by polymerizing monomers around a template molecule, which is then removed, leaving behind a molecular imprint. They are used in separation science, chemical sensing, and drug delivery for selective binding of analytes.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1149 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/molecular-imprinted-polymers/"
}