Abstract
Environmental pollutants that disrupt endocrine functions, such as natural and synthetic estrogens, can significantly compromise the ecological and biological balance of ecosystems, in particular aqueous habitats. Long-term exposure to endocrine disruptors has adverse effects on water organisms and, consequently, humans. In nature, estrogens occur at very low concentrations, and their presence in environmental samples is very difficult to confirm. Selective and repeatable methods for preparing aqueous samples and reliable separation and identification techniques are required to accomplish the above task. Molecularly imprinted solid-phase extraction (MISPE) polymers are popularly used for the preparation of water samples. This article overviews the existing knowledge about sample preparation methods, with special emphasis on the progress made in the synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymers as effective sorbents for isolating estrogens from environmental and biological samples. The latest technological solutions, including molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticles, are discussed as potential methods for isolating selected analytes. The challenges and prospects associated with new selective sorbents are also discussed.
Keywords: Aqueous samples, estrogens, MISPE, molecularly imprinted polymers.
Current Analytical Chemistry
Title:Applications of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Isolation of Estrogens from Environmental Water Samples
Volume: 12 Issue: 4
Author(s): Renata Gadzala-Kopciuch, Radoslaw Sadowski, Anna Piwonska and Bogusaw Buszewski
Affiliation:
Keywords: Aqueous samples, estrogens, MISPE, molecularly imprinted polymers.
Abstract: Environmental pollutants that disrupt endocrine functions, such as natural and synthetic estrogens, can significantly compromise the ecological and biological balance of ecosystems, in particular aqueous habitats. Long-term exposure to endocrine disruptors has adverse effects on water organisms and, consequently, humans. In nature, estrogens occur at very low concentrations, and their presence in environmental samples is very difficult to confirm. Selective and repeatable methods for preparing aqueous samples and reliable separation and identification techniques are required to accomplish the above task. Molecularly imprinted solid-phase extraction (MISPE) polymers are popularly used for the preparation of water samples. This article overviews the existing knowledge about sample preparation methods, with special emphasis on the progress made in the synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymers as effective sorbents for isolating estrogens from environmental and biological samples. The latest technological solutions, including molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticles, are discussed as potential methods for isolating selected analytes. The challenges and prospects associated with new selective sorbents are also discussed.
Export Options
About this article
Cite this article as:
Gadzala-Kopciuch Renata, Sadowski Radoslaw, Piwonska Anna and Buszewski Bogusaw, Applications of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Isolation of Estrogens from Environmental Water Samples, Current Analytical Chemistry 2016; 12 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573411012666151009195215
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1573411012666151009195215 |
Print ISSN 1573-4110 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-6727 |
Call for Papers in Thematic Issues
Advancements in biomedicine, corrosion inhibition/monitoring, and lubrication of carbon dots
Carbon dots, a class of carbon-based nanomaterials, have garnered substantial interest in various scientific and engineering fields due to their unique properties, including excellent optical properties, outstanding biocompatibility, easy preparation, good dispersity, ultrasmall size, low toxicity and environmental friendliness. This special issue of Current Analytical Chemistry aims to showcase cutting-edge ...read more
Advances in Microfluidic and Sensing Technologies of Biofluids.
Detection of biological fluids is an important means to assess human health and diagnose diseases. Currently, research on blood is relatively mature and widely applied in the medical field. With the development and advancement of microfluidic technology and novel detection methods, attention has turned to human physiological fluids such as ...read more
Analytical methods for environmental and food analysis
In recent years, the study of the chemical composition of food and the environment depends on analytical methods in order to acquire information about the chemical composition, processing, quality control and contamination of soil, water, air, plants and foods, aspects very important for food safety and environmental quality control. There ...read more
Applications of artificial intelligence in chemical analysis
Artificial intelligence (AI) has demonstrated its versatility in almost all scientific fields, especially analytical chemistry, which is leading the way in the integration of AI. According to Chemical Abstract Services, one of the major disciplines contributing to AI-related publications and patents is analytical chemistry. That?s because techniques such as deep ...read more
- Author Guidelines
- Graphical Abstracts
- Fabricating and Stating False Information
- Research Misconduct
- Post Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Publishing Ethics and Rectitude
- Increase Visibility of Your Article
- Archiving Policies
- Peer Review Workflow
- Order Your Article Before Print
- Promote Your Article
- Manuscript Transfer Facility
- Editorial Policies
- Allegations from Whistleblowers
Related Articles
-
Comparative Genomic Hybridization: A Valuable Tool for Genome-Scale Analysis of Rodent Cancer Models
Current Genomics Q-TOF LC/MS-based Untargeted Metabolomics Approach to Evaluate the Effect of Folate-Conjugated Cyclodextrins on Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells
Current Pharmaceutical Analysis Ester Groups as Carriers of Antivirally Active Tricyclic Analogue of Acyclovir in Prodrugs Designing: Synthesis, Lipophilicity - Comparative Statistical Study of the Chromatographic and Theoretical Methods, Validation of the HPLC Method
Combinatorial Chemistry & High Throughput Screening Lycopene Modulation of Molecular Targets Affected by Smoking Exposure
Current Cancer Drug Targets Chemoinformatics in Multi-target Drug Discovery for Anti-cancer Therapy: In Silico Design of Potent and Versatile Anti-brain Tumor Agents
Anti-Cancer Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Therapeutic Potential of γ -Secretase Inhibitors and Modulators
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry Synthesis of 2,5-Disubstituted-1,3,4-oxadiazole Analogs as Novel Anticancer and Antimicrobial Agents
Letters in Drug Design & Discovery Beneficial and Detrimental Effects of Antioxidants Use in Sports: How is it Balanced?
Current Nutraceuticals A Review of HPLC Methods Used for Determining the Presence of Meloxicam
Current Pharmaceutical Analysis Synthesis and Antioxidant Activity of Indole Derivatives Containing 4-Substituted Piperazine Moieties
Letters in Drug Design & Discovery Comprehensive Analysis of the mRNA-lncRNA Co-expression Profile and ceRNA Networks Patterns in Chronic Hepatitis B
Current Genomics Cancer Immunotherapy - Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Recent Patents on Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery In-Vitro CYP3A4, CYP2E1 and UGT Activity in Human Liver Microsomes by Strobilanthes crispus Leaf Extracts
The Natural Products Journal Opto-Acoustic Imaging of Drug Discovery Biomarkers
Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Base-Modified Nucleosides as Chemotherapeutic Agents: Past and Future
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry Therapeutic Potential of Nitrate Esters of Commonly Used Drugs
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry ZnS Nanoparticles: An Efficient Catalyst for the One-Pot Synthesis of Spiro [Pyrrolidine-2, 3'-Oxindole] Derivatives from Phenothiazinyl Chalcones
Letters in Organic Chemistry Fabrication of Multi-functionalized Gold Nanoparticles and the Application to Electrochemical Detection of Nitrite
Current Nanoscience One Pot Synthesis and In Vitro Antitumor Activity of some Bipyrazolic Tripodal Derivatives
Letters in Drug Design & Discovery Extraction of Quantitative Anatomical Information from Coronary Angiographies
Current Bioinformatics