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Recent Advances in Molecularly Imprinted Membranes: Structure-Activity Relationships, Morphology Control, and
Xuanxu Shi1,2, Jiaqi Jiang2, Wanqi Du2
1College of Physics, Jilin Normal University, 1301 Haifeng Street, Siping 136000, China.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 28, 2026
Summary
Molecularly imprinted membranes (MIMs) offer high-efficiency separation through specific molecular recognition. This review reclassifies MIMs and details strategies for enhanced performance in biomedical and environmental applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Separation Science
Background:
- Molecularly imprinted membranes (MIMs) exhibit specific molecular recognition for high-efficiency separation.
- Traditional classification of MIMs is limited, hindering performance optimization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate MIMs performance mechanisms.
- To reconstruct MIMs classification based on site distribution, matrix topology, and kinetics.
- To analyze physical parameters influencing separation efficiency.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review and analysis of MIMs properties.
- Focus on pore size, surface area, hydrophilicity, and swellability.
- Examination of morphological optimization strategies like pore construction and surface engineering.
Main Results:
- Key physical parameters significantly impact separation efficiency.
- Morphological strategies address mass transfer resistance and site accessibility.
- Microstructural regulation enhances throughput and selectivity.
Conclusions:
- MIMs show promise for biomedical extraction and environmental remediation.
- Understanding material suitability is crucial for diverse applications.
- This review provides a technical reference for developing industrial-scale MIMs.
