Green Imprinted Materials: From Design to Environmental and Food Applications, Elsevier, ss.269-329, 2024
Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are synthetic polymers that are tailored to selectively recognize and bind to specific target molecules. Magnetic core–shell structured MIPs (MMIPs) are a type of MIPs that incorporate magnetic particles into the polymer matrix. MMIPs have shown enhanced binding properties and selectivity compared to traditional MIPs due to the increased surface area and improved accessibility of the binding sites provided by the magnetic nanoparticles. In addition to its unique adsorption selectivity, it also provides rapid separation of adsorbents and significant convenience in working with large-scale samples. In recent years, different approaches have been performed for the synthesis of MMIPs with the use of green methods. The use of green magnetic core–shell structured MIPs offers a promising approach for detecting and removing heavy metals, pesticides, synthetic dyes, pharmaceuticals, and other organic molecules from environmental samples, potentially contributing to efforts to mitigate and decompose environmental pollutants. In this chapter, the advantages of detecting and removing environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, dye compounds, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and organic pollutants in environmental samples are discussed by using MMIPs. Synthesis methods of MMIPs prepared for the determination and removal of these environmental pollutants are mentioned.