Molecularly imprinted polymer as a solid phase extractor in flow analysis

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are novel alternative materials for solid phase extraction. Applications in flow analysis are recent and enhanced in-line separation/concentration procedures have been proposed. Use of flow systems is very important in the context. The aim of this review is then to highlight the implementation of MIP as solid phase extractor in flow analysis, emphasizing potentialities, limitations and applications. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.