Molecular imprinting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007500",
  "term": "Molecular imprinting",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A technique for creating polymers with specific recognition sites for a target molecule. This involves polymerizing monomers around a template molecule, which is then removed to leave a cavity that selectively binds the original template. The resulting material can be used for separation, sensing, or catalysis.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 85, 463. 'Terminology for aggregation and self-assembly in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 480 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-12)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/molecular-imprinting/"
}