title: Efficient preparation and improved sensitivity of molecularly imprinted polymers using room temperature ionic liquids.
abstract: Synthesis of trans-aconitic acid molecularly imprinted polymers in [bmim][BF4] and [bmim][PF6] under photochemical (5 degrees C, AIBN) and thermal (60 degrees C, AIBN) conditions gave polymer micro-spheres (<200 nm), under bulk and precipitation polymerisation conditions, and higher selectivity indices (100% improvement) relative to the more traditional precipitation polymerisation (CH3CN, high solvent volumes) approach.
authors.affiliation: Chemistry Building, School of Environmental & Life Sciences, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia. Adam.McCluskey@newcastle.edu.au
authors.forename: Kate
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Booker
authors.forename: Michael C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Bowyer
authors.forename: Clovia I
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: Holdsworth
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McCluskey