Characterization and Control of Matrix for SurfaceMolecular-imprinted Polymer

Abstract

In creating highly selective imprinted polymers is important to make the polymer matrix rigid andattach the functional host molecule firmly onto the polymer surface. In the present study, the molecularweight distribution of surface molecular imprinted polymers prepared without a crosslinking agent wasmeasured, and the essential factors affecting the characteristics of the polymer matrix were examined.The optimum polymerization conditions based on the results were applied, and we succeeded in enhanc-ing the imprint effect and the selectivity of Zn(II)-imprinted polymers.