Fluorescence Detection with Molecularly Imprinted Sensors

Dear Colleagues,

As mimics of natural receptors, molecular imprinting techniques are well known for their satisfied stability, high sensitivity, and excellent selectivity; as such, they are widely applied to various areas of analysis. The latest decade has witnessed great achievements in imprinting techniques, from simple molecular/ion detection to efficient cell recognition, and both highly selective and fast detection techniques have been realized.

This Special Issue aims to strengthen and improve the knowledge and understanding of the latest progresses, breakthroughs, challenges, and future directions of molecular/ion imprinting techniques used in the detection of high-value strategic metals, the rapid detection of toxic substances in water bodies, medical tests, and so on. Novel fluorescent test strips and fluorescent sensors (polymers/membrane/films) are all inclusive and encouraged. In addition, novel functional imprinting monomers, efficient green imprinting polymerization methods, the effective construction of imprinting recognition sites, and other corresponding aspects received significant attention. Articles on the characterization methods of imprinted materials, the simulation of imprinting sites and their recognition mechanisms, and the practical application of fluorescent imprinted sensors are also welcome. The main types of articles include research articles and review articles.

Dr. Minjia Meng
Dr. Yan Liu
Guest Editors

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