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Water pollutions caused by several hazardous pollutants represent a worldwide threat. Due to the detrimental effects of theses pollutants to human health and other organisms, various methods have been developed and one of the methods reported is molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). MIP categorized as polymer adsorbents is a complex formation between a template molecule and a functional monomer which then polymerized in the presence of a cross-linker. Subsequent removal of template molecules will produce a polymer that posses specific cavities in which the shape, size, and functional group are complementary with target molecules. Because of their predetermined selectivity for specific target molecules, MIPs can be ideally used as adsorbents for water treatment. This chapter covered a general overview of MIP principles and its preparation methods including factors that affect the successful preparation of MIP adsorbents. Besides, the applications of MIP are also being reviewed in which the topic of heavy metals, dyes, polyaromatic hydrocarbon, and micropollutants is being highlighted. Some significant aspects of MIP preparation and application of MIP with examples taken from the previous researchers will be discussed. |
