Sigonya Sisonke, Mothudi Bakang Mo, Fakayode Olayemi J, Mokhena Teboho C, Mayer Paul, Mokhothu Thabang H, Makhanya Talent R, Shingange Katekani
Department of Physics, School of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Pretoria 0002, South Africa.
DSTI/Mintek NIC, Advanced Materials Division, Mintek, 200 Malibongwe Drive, Randburg 2194, South Africa.
Polymers (Basel). 2025 Jul 30;17(15):2082. doi: 10.3390/polym17152082.
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.
本综述批判性地审视了用于环境修复的电纺分子印迹聚合物(MIP)纳米纤维膜在开发和应用方面的最新进展。讨论强调了这些材料的重要性,突出了电纺MIP在去除各种污染物(包括染料、重金属以及非甾体抗炎药和抗逆转录病毒药物等药物残留)方面实现高选择性和效率的机制。详细探讨了合成方法,重点关注影响膜的结构和功能特性的单体、模板和聚合条件的选择。还研究了用于评估形态、表面积、孔隙率和印迹效果的表征技术,深入了解这些参数如何影响吸附性能。此外,该综述评估了电纺MIP的性能指标,包括吸附容量、选择性、可重复使用性以及在复杂环境基质中的稳定性。讨论了实际考虑因素,如可扩展性、再生和长期运行稳定性,以评估它们在实际应用中的潜力。文章最后概述了未来的研究方向,强调需要多模板印迹、与现有处理技术集成以及进行现场规模验证以解决当前的局限性。
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