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Molecular Imprinting-Based Carbonaceous Nanomaterials

Design, Preparation and Environmental, Biological, and Biomedical Applications
Edited by Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, Rustem Kecili, and Ghazanfar Hussain
Copyright: 2026   |   Expected Pub Date:2026/09/30
ISBN: 9781394302291  |  Hardcover  |  
636 pages

One Line Description
Unlock the potential of advanced polymer science with this comprehensive guide to integrating carbonaceous nanomaterials with molecular imprinting technology to develop high-selectivity, eco-friendly solutions across the environmental, biomedical, and industrial industries.

Audience
Chemists, materials scientists, biomedical engineers, environmental engineers and scientists, academics, and researchers in the fields of nanotechnology, materials science, and chemistry.

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Molecular imprinting technology (MIT) involves creating polymer matrices that can selectively bind specific target molecules, akin to biological recognition. This technology has evolved significantly, initially focusing on simple systems but now incorporating complex applications in challenging environments. This book provides insights into the foundational research and latest applications of molecular imprinting, highlighting the role of carbonaceous nanomaterials in improving the functionality and sustainability of these systems, meeting the growing global demand for advanced, eco-friendly technologies. Presenting a cohesive narrative, the book offers a deep understanding of how carbon materials can be intricately integrated into the molecular imprinting process to yield polymers with enhanced selectivity and sensitivity. Driven by practical applications of these advanced materials, the book addresses environmental challenges, biomedical needs, and industrial processes. Rooted in the need to provide in-depth knowledge at the intersection of carbon materials and molecular imprinting, it acts as a comprehensive resource for researchers, academics, and professionals interested in pushing the boundaries of polymer science.
Readers will find the volume:
• Explores the entire process from the design and preparation of molecular imprinting-based carbonaceous nanomaterials to their multifaceted applications in environmental, biological, and biomedical fields;
• Includes case studies and real-world applications demonstrating the effectiveness of these nanomaterials in solving complex problems;
• Bridges various scientific disciplines, making it valuable for researchers in chemistry, biology, materials science, and environmental engineering;
• Highlights the latest technological advancements and methodologies in nanomaterial synthesis and application;
• Written by leading researchers in the field, providing authoritative information and cutting-edge developments.

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Author / Editor Details
Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor and the Director of Laboratories in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New Jersey, United States. He is the author of numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and a prolific author and editor of more than two hundred books. His research is focused on the applications of nanotechnology and advanced materials, environmental management, sustainability, and analytical chemistry.

Rüstem Keçili, PhD is an Associate Professor and Vice Director in the Department of Medical Services and Techniques in the Yunus Emre Vocational School of Health Services at Anadolu University, Türkiye. He is the author of numerous research and review papers, several book chapters, and two books, as well as an editor of an additional book. His multidisciplinary professional background covers green and sustainable chemistry, nanotechnology, advanced materials, molecularly imprinted polymers, and solid-phase extraction.

Ghazanfar Hussain is a research scholar of science and technology in the Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. He is the author of monographs on chemistry, sample pre-treatments, nanotechnology, and software technology, and is a professional affiliated with several organizations. His key areas of research are environmental modeling, analytical chemistry, data science, computer networks, and industrial development.

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Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1: Fundamentals of Molecular Imprinting-Based Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
1. Introduction to Molecular Imprinting Technology
Muhammad Abdullah, Syed Masood Arif Bukhari, Naveed Husnain, Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Sana Ullah Sahar and Mansoor Ali Zaheer
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Background
1.1.2 Importance
1.2 Principles of Molecular Imprinting
1.2.1 Selective Binding
1.2.2 Template Molecule
1.2.3 Functional Monomers
1.3 Production of Molecular Imprinted Polymer
1.4 Synthetic Techniques
1.4.1 Bulk Imprinting Polymerization
1.4.2 Precipitation Polymerization
1.4.2.1 Distillation Precipitation Polymerization
1.4.2.2 Aqueous Precipitation Polymerization
1.4.3 Suspension Polymerization
1.4.4 Emulsion Polymerization
1.4.5 Controlled Radical Polymerization
1.4.6 Sol–Gel Method
1.4.7 Surface Imprinting
1.4.7.1 Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) and Solid-Phase Micro-Extraction (SPME)
1.5 Characterization Techniques
1.6 Applications
1.7 Future Scope
1.8 Conclusion
References
2. Molecular Imprinting: Core Principles and Applications
Vaishali Goel and Deepika Raina
2.1 Introduction to Molecular Imprinting
2.1.1 Definition and Historical Background
2.1.2 Significance and Advantages of Molecular Imprinted Polymers
2.1.3 Overview of Applications
2.2 Core Principles of Molecular Imprinting
2.2.1 Molecular Recognition Mechanism
2.2.2 Types of Interactions
2.2.3 Template Molecule Selection
2.2.4 Functional Monomers and Cross-Linkers
2.2.5 Different Techniques of Polymerization
2.3 Molecular Imprinting Polymer Methods
2.3.1 Bulk Polymerization
2.3.2 Suspension and Emulsion Polymerization
2.3.3 Surface Imprinting
2.3.4 Epitope and Dummy Template Imprinting
2.3.5 Sol–Gel Imprinting
2.4 Characterisation of MIP
2.5 Applications of MIPs
2.5.1 Sensors and Biosensors
2.5.2 Drug Delivery Systems Application
2.5.3 Solid-Phase Extraction (SPE)
2.5.4 Environmental Monitoring
2.5.5 Food Safety and Quality Control
2.5.6 Clinical and Diagnostic Applications
2.5.7 Chromatographic Separation
2.6 Challenges and Limitations of MIPs
2.6.1 Template Leakage Problem
2.6.2 Limited Binding Site Accessibility
2.6.3 Heterogeneous Binding Sites Issue
2.6.4 Nonspecific Binding
2.6.5 Slow Mass Transfer Kinetics
2.6.6 Limited Water Compatibility
2.6.7 Scaling Up Difficulties Issue
2.6.8 Difficulty Imprinting Large or Complex Molecules
2.7 Future Perspective and Innovations in MIPs
2.7.1 Nano-Structured MIPs (Nano MIPs) Innovation
2.7.2 Surface and Epitope Imprinting
2.7.3 Computational Design and Machine Learning Innovation
2.7.4 Stimulus-Responsive MIPs (Smart MIPs)
2.7.5 Integration with Microfluidics and Lab-on-a-Chip Devices
2.7.6 Green and Sustainable MIP Synthesis
2.7.7 Hybrid Materials and Composites
2.7.8 Commercialization and Industrial Applications Trend
References
3. Design and Preparation of Molecular Imprinting–Based
Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
Syed Masood Arif Bukhari, Naveed Husnain, Ghulam Abbas Ashraf, Muhammad Tuoqeer Anwar, Farrukh Arsalan Siddiqui and Saima Ashraf
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Molecular Imprinting
3.1.2 Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
3.2 Molecular Imprinting and Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
3.2.1 Design and Preparation of Graphene-Based Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
3.2.2 Design and Preparation of Carbon Nanotubes–Based Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
3.2.3 Design and Preparation of Fullerenes Based Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
3.2.4 Design and Preparation of Carbon Dots Based Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
3.3 Conclusion
3.4 Future Prospects
References
Part 2: Design Strategies for Molecular Imprinting-Based Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
4. Surface Engineering of Molecular Imprinting–Based Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
Kumarasamy Chandraprakash, Kalimuthu Karuppanan, Krishnasamy Karthik and Kuppusamy Kanagaraj
Abbreviation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Surface Engineering Techniques in MIg
4.2.1 Physical Modification
4.2.2 Chemical Modification
4.2.3 Biological Modification
4.2.4 Electrochemical Methods
4.2.5 Functionalization with Nanostructures
4.2.6 Advantages of Surface Engineering for MIg
4.3 Synthesis of CsNMs for MIg
4.3.1 Types of Carbon-Based NMs
4.3.1.1 Graphene (Gp)
4.3.1.2 Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)
4.3.1.3 Fullerenes
4.3.1.4 Carbon Nanofibers (CNFs)
4.3.1.5 Carbon Dots (CDs)
4.3.2 Preparation Methods for Imprinting Applications
4.3.2.1 Bulk Polymerization
4.3.2.2 Suspension Polymerization
4.3.2.3 Emulsion Polymerization
4.3.2.4 Sol–Gel Polymerization
4.3.2.5 Surface Imprinting
4.3.2.6 Electro Polymerization
4.3.2.7 Microfluidic-Based Imprinting
4.4 Functionalization of Carbonaceous Surfaces
4.5 Characterization Techniques for Imprinted CsNMs
4.5.1 Surface and Structural Analysis for Imprint Quality
4.5.1.1 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
4.5.1.2 Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
4.5.1.3 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman Spectroscopy
4.5.1.4 Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET)
4.5.1.5 X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
4.5.1.6 Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
4.5.1.7 Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS)
4.6 Applications in Various Fields
4.6.1 Sensing and Biosensing
4.6.2 Environmental Monitoring, and Drug Delivery
4.7 Challenges and Future Directions in MIg of CsNMs
4.8 Conclusion
References
Part 3: Performance Evaluation of Molecular Imprinting-Based Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
5. Characterization Methods of Molecular Imprinting–Based
Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
Seema Thapa and Jay Singh
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Overview of Molecular Imprinting and Molecularly Imprinting Polymers (MIPs)
5.2 Characterization Methods for Molecularly Imprinted Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
5.2.1 Characterization Techniques for Selection of Monomers for Interaction with Template Molecules
5.2.1.1 Fourier Transform–Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR)
5.2.1.2 Electronic Absorption (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy
5.2.1.3 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
5.2.1.4 Raman Spectroscopy
5.2.2 Morphological Evaluation
5.2.2.1 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
5.2.2.2 Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)
5.2.2.3 Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
5.2.3 Analysis of Structure (Amorphous/Crystalline) and Elemental Composition
5.2.3.1 X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
5.2.3.2 X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
5.2.4 Surface Area and Porosity Analysis
5.2.4.1 Brunauer-Emmett-Teller Method (BET)
5.2.5 Thermal Stability and Degradation Analysis
5.2.5.1 Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
5.2.5.2 Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
5.3 Conclusion and Future Prospects
Acknowledgement
References
6. Selectivity and Sensitivity of Molecular Imprinting–Based Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
B. Gopal Krishna, Dhriti Sundar Ghosh, Sanjay Tiwari and M. Jagannadha Rao
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) for Better Sensitivity and Selectivity
6.3 Combining MIPs with Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: A Mutually Beneficial Solution
6.3.1 Polymer with Graphene in It
6.3.2 Polymers That Have Been Changed by Carbon Nanotubes
6.4 Combining Graphene, CNTs, and MIPs
6.5 Graphene Quantum Dots and/or Carbon Nanodots
6.6 Fullerene
6.7 Activated Carbon
6.8 Conclusion
References
7. Discriminative Performance and Sensing Sensitivity of Carbon-Embedded Molecular Imprinting
A.Z. Najihah, A.N. Aufa, Noremylia Mohd Bakhori, Nurul Azwa Mohd Yunus and Mohamad Zaki Hassan
7.1 Key Factors Influencing Sensitivity of Carbon-Embedded
Molecular Imprinting Template–Monomer Interaction
7.1.1 Role of Carbonaceous Materials
7.1.2 Functional Monomers Composition
7.1.3 Cross-Linking Agents
7.1.4 Polymerization Methods
7.2 Development for Further Enhancing Discriminative Performance and Sensitivity
7.3 Limitation, Challenge and Future Perspectives
Bibliography
Part 4: Applications of Molecular Imprinting-Based Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
8. Ecological Implementation of Molecular Imprinting–Based
Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
Muhammad Nur’ Hafiz Rozaini, Noorfatimah Yahaya, Ahmad Husaini Mohamed and Mazidatulakmam Miskam
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Application of Molecular Imprinted–Based Carbonaceous
Materials in Extraction and Adsorption of Environmental
Contaminants
8.3 Advancement of Molecularly Imprinted–Based Carbonaceous Nanomaterials for Environmental Analysis
8.4 Challenge and Future Prospect of Molecularly Imprinted-Based Carbonaceous Nanomaterials for Environmental Analysis
8.5 Conclusion
References
9. Environmental Monitoring with Molecular Recognition:
Exploring the Potential of Imprinted Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
Deepa Mundekkad, Anjali R. Mallya and William C. Cho
9.1 Environmental Monitoring
9.1.1 Air Quality
9.1.2 Water Quality
9.1.3 Soil Quality
9.2 Limitations of Traditional Methods
9.2.1 Limited Specificity
9.2.2 Labor Intensive and Time Consuming
9.2.3 Limited Sensitivity
9.3 International Environmental Guidelines for Various Aspects of Pollution Monitoring
9.4 Imprinted Carbonaceous Nanomaterials (ICNs) as an Alternate to Traditional Monitoring Methods
9.5 Potential of ICNs Favoring Its Use in Environmental Monitoring
9.6 Applications of ICNs in Environmental Monitoring
9.7 Imprinted Carbonaceous Nanomaterials - Types
9.7.1 Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs)
9.7.1.1 Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Graphene/Graphene Oxide
9.7.1.2 Carbon Nanodots
9.7.2 Other Possible ICN Types
9.7.2.1 Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)
9.7.2.2 DNA-Functionalized ICNs
9.7.2.3 Upconversion ICNs
9.7.2.4 Stimuli-Responsive ICNs
9.7.2.5 Multifunctional ICNs
9.8 Fabrication and Design Strategies for ICNs in Environmental Monitoring
9.8.1 Molecular Imprinting
9.8.2 Selection of Nanomaterial
9.9 Further Applications of ICNs
9.9.1 Heavy Metal Detection
9.9.2 Organic Pollutant Detection
9.9.3 Microbial Detection
9.9.4 ICNs as Biomimetic Template
9.10 Conclusion
9.11 Practical Considerations and Future Directions
Bibliography
10. Environmental Applications of Molecular Imprinting-Based Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
Kaushik Kokil Nath, Gazi Ameen Ahmed and Rajib Biswas
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Fundamentals of Molecular Imprinting and Carbonaceous
Nanomaterials
10.2.1 Basic Principles of Molecular Imprinting
10.2.2 Types of Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
10.2.3 Advantages of Carbonaceous Nanomaterials in Environmental Applications
10.3 Synthesis and Characterization of Molecularly Imprinted
Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
10.3.1 Methods of Synthesizing MICNs
10.3.1.1 Sol–Gel Polymerization
10.3.1.2 Precipitation Polymerization
10.3.1.3 Surface-Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization
10.3.1.4 Electro-Polymerization
10.3.2 Role of the Template Molecule
10.3.3 Template–Monomer Interactions
10.4 Detection of Environmental Pollutants
10.4.1 Environmental Pollutants and Their Impact
10.4.2 Application of MICNs in the Detection of Heavy Metals
10.5 Water Treatment Applications
10.5.1 The Necessity of Water Treatment and the Role of MICNs
10.5.2 Application of MICN in Removing Pollutants and Microorganisms from Water
10.6 Air Purification
10.6.1 MICNs in Air Purification
10.6.2 Integration of MICNs in Air Filtration Systems
10.7 Challenges and Future Perspectives
10.7.1 Scalability of MICNs Production
10.7.2 Environmental Stability of MICNs
10.7.3 Applications of Scalable and Environmentally Stable MICNs
10.7.4 Challenges and Future Directions
10.8 Conclusion
References
11. Healthcare Utilizations of Molecular Imprinting-Based
Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
Iare Soares Ribeiro, Marcos Vinícius de Sousa Pereira and Jemmyson Romário de Jesus
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Overview of Molecular Imprinting Technology
11.3 Carbonaceous Nanomaterials and Their Properties
11.3.1 Main Carbonaceous Nanomaterials Applied in Healthcare
11.3.1.1 Graphene
11.3.1.2 Carbon Nanotubes
11.3.1.3 Fullerene
11.3.1.4 Carbon Quantum Dots
11.3.2 Synthesis of Carbon-Based Nanomaterials
11.3.2.1 Mechanical and Chemical Exfoliation
11.3.2.2 Chemical Vapor Deposition
11.3.2.3 Electric Arc Discharge
11.3.2.4 Laser Ablation
11.4 Application of Molecular Imprinting-Based Carbonaceous
Nanomaterials
11.4.1 Drug Delivery Systems
11.4.2 Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
11.4.3 Theranostic Therapy
11.4.4 Biosensing and Diagnosis
11.5 Final Remarks and Outlook
Abbreviation
Acknowledgments
References
12. Biomedical Applications of Molecular Imprinting-Based
Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
Abhinav Sharma, Thomas D. Anthopoulos and Taka-aki Yano
12.1 Introduction
12.1.1 Molecular Imprinting Technique
12.1.2 Molecularly Imprinted Polymers
12.1.3 Development and Composition of MIPs
12.2 Carbon Nanomaterials Integrated MIPs
12.3 Carbon Nanostructure Integrated MIPs for Biomedical
Application
12.3.1 CNT-Based MIP Sensors
12.3.2 Graphene-Based MIP Sensors
12.3.3 CQD-Based MIP Sensors
12.3.4 GQD-Based MIP Sensors
12.4 Conclusion and Limitations
References
13. Sensing Applications of Molecular Imprinting-Based Carbonaceous Nanomaterials in Agriculture
Irfan Mohammad, Ashok Jeshurun, Ponnusamy Prabakar and Bogala Mallikharjuna Reddy
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Agriculture and Pollutants
13.2.1 Agriculture Activities
13.2.1.1 Soil Preparation
13.2.1.2 Sowing of Seeds
13.2.1.3 Manuring
13.2.1.4 Irrigation
13.2.1.5 Weeding
13.2.1.6 Harvesting
13.2.1.7 Storage
13.2.2 Essential Agriculture Tasks
13.2.2.1 Process Control
13.2.2.2 Crop Quality Monitoring
13.2.3 Pollutants of Agriculture
13.2.3.1 Pesticides
13.2.3.2 Fertilizers
13.2.3.3 Insecticides
13.2.4 Agriculture Nanotechnology
13.3 Molecular Imprinting-Based CNMs
13.3.1 Molecular Imprinting
13.3.1.1 Bulk Imprinting
13.3.1.2 Surface Imprinting
13.3.1.3 Epitope Imprinting
13.3.1.4 Microcontact Imprinting
13.3.2 Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
13.3.2.1 Graphene
13.3.2.2 Graphene Oxide
13.3.2.3 Carbon Nanotubes
13.3.2.4 Fullerene (C60)
13.3.2.5 Carbon/Graphene Quantum Dots (CQDs/GQDs)
13.3.2.6 Target Specific Functionalization of CNMs
13.3.3 MI of CNMs
13.3.4 MI-CNMs Properties
13.3.4.1 Optical
13.3.4.2 Piezoelectric
13.3.4.3 Colorimetric
13.4 MI-CNMs for Agrochemical Sensing
13.4.1 MIP-Graphene
13.4.2 MIP-CNTs
13.4.3 MIP-CQDs and MIP-GQDs
13.4.4 MIP-Fullerene
13.4.5 Pros and Cons of MI-CNMs
13.5 Conclusions and Future Perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
14. Enhanced Agricultural Monitoring by Molecularly Imprinted Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
Mohammad Al Hinaai, Mohammed Al Bahri, Midhat Batool and Jahangir Ahmad Rather
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Pesticides Analysis
14.3 Carbon Nanotubes
14.4 Graphene
14.5 Other Carbon Nano Materials
14.6 Organic Frameworks
14.6.1 Polymers Nanoparticles
14.6.2 Harmful Agriculture Compounds (Aflatoxin)
14.7 Conclusion
References
15. Waste-Derived Molecular Imprinting Based Carbonaceous
Nanomaterials
Md Atiqul Haque, Ayman Khan, Rakibul Hasan, Muhammad Ifaz Shahriar Chowdhury and Md Enamul Hoque
15.1 Introduction
15.1.1 Background
15.1.2 Significance of Waste-Derived Materials
15.1.3 Industrial Applications
15.2 Sources and Types of Waste for Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
15.2.1 Agricultural Waste
15.2.2 Industrial Waste
15.2.3 Municipal Solid Waste
15.2.4 Biomedical and Electronic Waste
15.3 Conversion Techniques for Waste-Derived Carbonaceous
Nanomaterials
15.3.1 Pyrolysis
15.3.2 Hydrothermal Carbonization
15.3.3 Chemical Activation
15.3.4 Physical Activation
15.3.5 Template-Assisted Synthesis
15.3.6 Plasma Based Conversion
15.3.7 Electrochemical Synthesis
15.4 Molecular Imprinting Techniques for Waste‑Derived Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
15.4.1 Overview of Molecular Imprinting
15.4.2 Techniques in Molecular Imprinting
15.4.3 Integration with Waste-Derived Carbonaceous Materials
15.4.3.1 Functionalization Techniques
15.4.3.2 Template Selection and Removal
15.4.3.3 Applications
15.4.4 Optimization of Imprinting Processes
15.4.4.1 Template-to-Monomer Ratio
15.4.4.2 Polymerization Techniques
15.4.4.3 Post-Imprinting Treatments
15.4.4.4 Scalability and Reproducibility
15.5 Characterization of Waste-Derived Molecularly Imprinted
Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
15.5.1 Structural Characterization
15.5.2 Surface Chemistry Analysis
15.5.3 Porosity and Surface Area Evaluation
15.5.4 Thermal and Mechanical Properties
15.5.5 Imprinting Efficiency and Binding Studies
15.6 Advantages of Using Waste-Derived Carbonaceous Nanomaterials in Molecular Imprinting
15.6.1 Cost-Effectiveness
15.6.2 Environmental Benefits
15.6.3 Enhanced Material Properties
15.6.4 Versatility in Applications
15.7 Limitations
15.7.1 Variability in Waste Feedstock
15.7.2 Scalability Issues
15.7.3 Commercialization Barriers
15.7.4 Health Concerns
15.8 Optimization Factors Influencing Performance
15.8.1 Pretreatment of Waste Materials
15.8.2 Imprinting Parameters
15.8.3 Post-Imprinting Modifications
15.9 Types of Molecularly Imprinted Waste-Derived Carbon
Nanomaterials
15.9.1 Graphene-Based Imprints
15.9.1.1 Synthesis
15.9.1.2 Advantages
15.9.2 Carbon Nanotube–Based Imprints
15.9.2.1 Synthesis of CNT-Based Imprints from Waste
15.9.2.2 Specific Use Cases
15.9.3 Activated Carbon Imprints
15.9.3.1 Preparation Methods
15.9.4 Biochar-Based Imprints
15.9.4.1 Synthesis of Biochar-Based Imprints
15.9.4.2 Characteristics of Biochar-Based Imprints
15.9.4.3 Advantages of Biomass-Derived Char
15.9.5 Carbon Quantum Dot–Based Imprints
15.9.6 New Hybrid Nanomaterials
15.10 From Waste to Molecularly Imprinted Carbonaceous Nanomaterials and Their Applications
15.10.1 Environmental Remediation
15.10.1.1 Water Purification Systems
15.10.1.2 Removal of Heavy Metals and Organic Pollutants
15.10.2 Sensing and Detection
15.10.2.1 Chemical Sensors for Environmental Monitoring
15.10.2.2 Biosensors in Healthcare
15.10.3 Catalysis
15.10.3.1 Enhancing Reaction Specificity and Efficiency
15.10.4 Energy Storage
15.10.4.1 Applications in Batteries and Supercapacitors
15.10.4.2 Enhancing Electrochemical Performance
15.10.4.3 Fuel Cells and Catalysts
15.10.5 Biomedical Applications
15.10.5.1 Targeted Drug Delivery Systems
15.10.5.2 Diagnostic Tools and Imaging
15.10.5.3 Industrial and Material Science Applications
15.10.6 Agricultural and Soil Applications
15.10.6.1 Soil Remediation
15.10.6.2 Emerging Applications
15.11 Challenges in Fabrication and Commercialization
15.11.1 Technical Hurdles in Material Synthesis
15.11.1.1 Ensuring Uniformity and Consistency
15.11.1.2 Addressing Scalability Issues
15.11.2 Economic Considerations
15.11.3 Regulatory and Safety Aspects
15.11.3.1 Compliance with Environmental Standards
15.11.3.2 Safety Protocols in Handling Nanomaterials
15.12 Potential Steps for Quick Commercialization
15.13 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
16. Applications of Molecular Imprinting‑Based Carbonaceous
Nanomaterials as Advanced Materials in Electronics
Senthilkumar Nangan, Kumarasamy Chandraprakash, Elavarasan Krishnasamy and Kuppusamy Kanagaraj
Abbreviations
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Synthesis and Characterization of MIBCNs
16.2.1 Synthesis Methods
16.2.2 Characterization Techniques
16.2.3 Electrical Properties
16.2.3.1 Electrical Conductivity
16.2.3.2 Charge Transport Mechanisms
16.2.4 Mechanical and Thermal Properties
16.2.4.1 Mechanical Properties
16.2.5 Thermal Properties
16.2.5.1 Thermal Stability
16.2.5.2 Thermal Conductivity
16.2.5.3 Short-Term Heat Resistance
16.2.6 Applications in Electronics
16.2.6.1 Sensors and Detectors
16.2.6.2 Energy Storage and Conversion
16.2.7 Future Perspectives and Challenges
16.2.7.1 Innovation Opportunities
16.2.7.2 Challenges and Limitations
16.3 Conclusion
References
Part 5: Various Aspects and Future Prospects of Molecular Imprinting-Based Carbonaceous Nanomaterials
17. Carbonaceous Nanomaterials from Waste through Molecular Imprinting
Deeksha Mudgal and Vivek Mishra
17.1 Introduction
17.1.1 Waste-Derived Nanomaterials
17.1.2 Fundamentals of Molecular Imprinting Technology
17.2 Synthesis Approaches for Waste Derived Carbonaceous Materials
17.3 Carbonaceous Materials Synthesized via Molecular Imprinting Technique
17.4 Applications of Waste Derived Molecular Imprinting Based Carbonaceous Materials
17.5 Environmental and Economic Impact
17.6 Future Aspects of Waste Derived Molecular Imprinting Based Carbonaceous Materials
17.7 Conclusion
References
18. Recent Advancement in Carbon-Based Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Detection of Hazardous Pollutants in Aquatic Environment
Kiran Singh and Shweta Yadav
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Composition of MIPs
18.3 Synthesis Procedures of MIPs
18.3.1 Surface Imprinting
18.3.2 Suspension Polymerization
18.3.3 Bulk Polymerization
18.3.4 Precipitation Polymerization
18.3.5 Emulsion Polymerization
18.3.6 Sol-Gel Polymerization
18.3.7 Electropolymerization
18.4 Characterization of Synthesized MIPs
18.5 Diagnostic Application of MIPs for Recognition of Hazardous Pollutants
18.5.1 Heavy Metals
18.5.2 Hazardous Dyes
Abbreviations
18.5.3 Pesticides
18.5.3.1 Insecticides
18.5.3.2 Herbicides
18.5.4 Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
18.5.5 Pharmaceutical Products
18.6 Conclusions
References
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