Abstract: Microextraction is considered as one of the most critical steps in the entire analytical process because it can effectively remove interference and pre-concentrate the target analytes. Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are synthetic polymers with a predetermined selectivity for a given analyte, or group of structurally related compounds, which are excellent materials for sample preparation in the process of microextraction owing to their high selectivity and ability. This review provides a critical overview of the synthesis and characterization of MIPs, with a focus on recent applications in the field of solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and liquid-phase microextraction (LPME). The advantages and drawbacks of the applications of MIPs used in SPME and LPME as well as the future expected trends are also discussed
Template and target information: Review - MIPs in micro-extraction
Author keywords: molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), microextraction technology, Solid-phase microextraction (SPME), liquid-phase microextraction (LPME)