Abstract: A thermoresponsive molecularly imprinted polymer (T-MIP) for removal of diethyl phthalate (DEP) was obtained. The polymer was synthesized using N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAM), methyl methacrylate (MMA) and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA). The studies have been focused on a selection of monomers composition and kind of solvent. The ability of molecular recognition towards DEP was evaluated. The obtained MIPs showed temperature-sensitive sorption comparing to non-imprinted analogues. The greatest affinity towards template was observed at 35-¦C for sorbent prepared from NIPAM:MMA of 3:7 ratio, with the 60% of crosslinker and toluene as a solvent. The best conditions for DEP desorption were noted at 60 °C
Template and target information: diethyl phthalate, DEP
Author keywords: Thermoresponsive molecularly imprinted polymers, diethyl phthalate, sorption, desorption,