Recent advancement of carbon nanomaterials engrained molecular imprinted polymer for environmental matrix

Sample preparation techniques have always been considered as a complex issue in the analytical process. Most of the sample preparation techniques show a lack of selectivity. Molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) is a synthetic approach for sample preparation technique that has the ability of selective extractions. Generally, MIPs are selective sorbent, MIPs are capable of binding a molecule or its geometrical analogues. The imprinted polymers own particular voids exclusively framed for the aimed target analytes. These MIPs have been synthesized through a complex route of polymerization using a dedicated crosslinker, a template and function bound specific monomers (mainly interacting with the template). Despite having various pros like selectivity, morphological predictability, chemical & thermal stability, points alike binding site heterogeneity, partial template removal, and limited application pose a challenge. In this regard, a relatively newer carbon-based MIP method is explored as the molecular imprinting technique in various environmental samples. This paper describes the current scenario in the field of molecular-based imprinting technology using different carbon engrained materials and highlights the latest applications in this field and suggest proposals for the prospect in the area of the MIP. (C) 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.