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Molecular Imprinting: Green Perspectives and Strategies
Author(s) -
Arabi Maryam,
Ostovan Abbas,
Li Jinhua,
Wang Xiaoyan,
Zhang Zhiyang,
Choo Jaebum,
Chen Lingxin
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.202100543
Subject(s) - nanotechnology , imprinting (psychology) , molecular imprinting , sustainable development , green chemistry , computer science , biochemical engineering , risk analysis (engineering) , systems engineering , materials science , engineering , biology , business , chemistry , ecology , genetics , supramolecular chemistry , biochemistry , gene , selectivity , catalysis , crystal structure , crystallography
Abstract Advances in revolutionary technologies pose new challenges for human life; in response to them, global responsibility is pushing modern technologies toward greener pathways. Molecular imprinting technology (MIT) is a multidisciplinary mimic technology simulating the specific binding principle of enzymes to substrates or antigens to antibodies; along with its rapid progress and wide applications, MIT faces the challenge of complying with green sustainable development requirements. With the identification of environmental risks associated with unsustainable MIT, a new aspect of MIT, termed green MIT, has emerged and developed. However, so far, no clear definition has been provided to appraise green MIT. Herein, the implementation process of green chemistry in MIT is demonstrated and a mnemonic device in the form of an acronym, GREENIFICATION, is proposed to present the green MIT principles. The entire greenificated imprinting process is surveyed, including element choice, polymerization implementation, energy input, imprinting strategies, waste treatment, and recovery, as well as the impacts of these processes on operator health and the environment. Moreover, assistance of upgraded instrumentation in deploying greener goals is considered. Finally, future perspectives are presented to provide a more complete picture of the greenificated MIT road map and to pave the way for further development.