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Stimulus-responsive molecularly imprinted polymers for bisphenol A and dibutyl phthalate: Analytical trends, challenges, and future perspectives

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs), particularly bisphenol A (BPA) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP), have garnered significant attention due to their widespread presence in the environment and food sources, as well as their potential adverse effects on human health and ecosystems. Many studies have employed selective extraction processes using molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs). However, conventional MIPs have limited access to their recognition sites due to slow mass-transfer kinetics. Therefore, stimulus-responsive MIPs (SR-MIPs) have been developed to enable reversible adsorption and controlled desorption in response to external stimuli, such as solvents, pH, temperature, photo, and other factors. Although numerous reviews have discussed the development of MIPs and SR-MIPs, along with their applications in analyzing various sample types, none have specifically addressed SR-MIPs for endocrine-disrupting chemicals, particularly bisphenol A (BPA) and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). Therefore, this review aims to provide an overview of the studies published from 2014 to 2026 on the development of SR-MIPs for BPA and DBP. This review discusses the synthesis strategy, adsorption performance, selectivity, and applications in various samples.

Source: Sensors and Actuators Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.snr.2026.100529

Authors: Ike Susanti, Aliya Nur Hasanah, Rimadani Pratiwi, Yudi Rosandi

Institution: Padjadjaran University

Language: English

Topic: Analytical chemistry methods development

Subfield: Analytical Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,430

Funder: Universitas Padjadjaran