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Matrix-induced modification of the imprinting effect for Cu2+ adsorption in
sol-gel sorbents has been investigated. This investigation shows that the
hydrophobicity of the sol-gel matrices enhances the imprinting effect and s
electivity of the sorbents toward target ions. Modification of the matrix h
ydrophobicity can be easily achieved by copolymerizing tetramethylorthosili
cate and methyltrimethoxysilane or phenyltrimethoxysilane. (C) 2001 Elsevie
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