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Molecularly imprinted materials for bio/chemical analysis

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Molecular imprinting is a powerful synthetic method for the preparation of molecular recognition materials. Because of their outstanding stability and scalable synthesis, molecularly imprinted materials are used as antibody substitutes in a broad range of analytical applications. In addition to analytical sample preparation, imprinted micro- and nanomaterials are being increasingly used to develop new chemical sensors and bioimaging assays. Using imprinted nanocomposite materials, non-separation and ratiometric fluorescence assays have been realized for molecular detection in complex samples. With the advancement of synthesis and functionalization, imprinted materials for in vivo bioanalysis are being conceived. This topical collection is focused on molecularly imprinted micro and nanomaterials designed for bio/chemical analysis. Authors are welcome to submit manuscripts covering imprinted organic polymers, inorganic materials and composite materials designed for different analytical applications including assays, sensing and imaging.

Editors

  • Lei Ye Lei Ye

    Lei Ye

    Lei Ye is full Professor in Pure and Applied Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Lund University, Sweden. His research interests cover molecular recognition, molecular imprinting, functional polymers and composite materials, protein-polymer conjugates, dynamic and responsive materials. The main focus is to develop micro- and nanomaterials for chemical and biochemical analyses, in particular based on affinity separation and optical sensing.

Articles (9 in this collection)