MOLECULAR IMPRINTING USED FOR CHIRAL SEPARATIONS

Molecular imprinting is a promising technique for the preparation of s ynthetic polymers of predetermined specificity. Functional monomers ar e copolymerized with crosslinkers in the presence of the desired molec ule, the imprint molecule. The use of these polymers as chiral station ary phases is discussed. Other applications, such as antibody-mimics, enzyme-like catalysts and sensors, are also focused upon.