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ReviewPolymers2025

Electrospun Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Environmental Remediation: A Mini Review.

Sisonke Sigonya, Bakang Mo Mothudi, Olayemi J Fakayode, Teboho C Mokhena, Paul Mayer, Thabang H Mokhothu, Talent R Makhanya, Katekani Shingange

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Review in Polymers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Sisonke SigonyaDepartment of Physics, School of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Pretoria 0002, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0002-8192-1404
Bakang Mo MothudiDepartment of Physics, School of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Pretoria 0002, South Africa.
Olayemi J FakayodeDepartment of Physics, School of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Pretoria 0002, South Africa.
Teboho C MokhenaDSTI/Mintek NIC, Advanced Materials Division, Mintek, 200 Malibongwe Drive, Randburg 2194, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0003-2153-3845
Paul MayerDepartment of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, University of Ottawa, 150 Louis-Pasteur Pvt, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5, Canada.
Thabang H MokhothuSchool of Chemical and Physical Sciences, University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela 1200, South Africa.
Talent R MakhanyaDepartment of Chemistry, Durban University of Technology, Durban 4001, South Africa.
Katekani ShingangeDepartment of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein 2050, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0002-0586-3396

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review critically examines the recent advancements in the development and application of electrospun molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) nanofiber membranes for environmental remediation. Emphasizing the significance of these materials, the discussion highlights the mechanisms by which electrospun MIPs achieve high selectivity and efficiency in removing various pollutants, including dyes, heavy metals, and pharmaceutical residues such as NSAIDs and antiretroviral drugs. The synthesis methodologies are explored in detail, focusing on the choice of monomers, templates, and polymerization conditions that influence the structural and functional properties of the membranes. Characterization techniques used to assess morphology, surface area, porosity, and imprinting efficacy are also examined, providing insights into how these parameters affect adsorption performance. Furthermore, the review evaluates the performance metrics of electrospun MIPs, including adsorption capacities, selectivity, reusability, and stability in complex environmental matrices. Practical considerations, such as scalability, regeneration, and long-term operational stability, are discussed to assess their potential for real-world applications. The article concludes with an outline of future research directions, emphasizing the need for multi-template imprinting, integration with existing treatment technologies, and field-scale validation to address current limitations.

Indexed as

antiretroviral drugselectrospinningenvironmental remediationmolecularly imprinted membranesnon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugspollution removal

Identifiers

PMID40808130
PMCPMC12349261

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