Affiliation:
1. Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Straße 38, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
2. School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
Abstract
This perspective article focuses on the overwhelming significance of molecular recognition in biological processes and its emulation in synthetic molecules and polymers for chemical sensing. The historical journey, from early investigations into enzyme catalysis and antibody–antigen interactions to Nobel Prize-winning breakthroughs in supramolecular chemistry, emphasizes the development of tailored molecular recognition materials. The discovery of supramolecular chemistry and molecular imprinting, as a versatile method for mimicking biological recognition, is discussed. The ability of supramolecular structures to develop selective host–guest interactions and the flexible design of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are highlighted, discussing their applications in chemical sensing. MIPs, mimicking the selectivity of natural receptors, offer advantages like rapid synthesis and cost-effectiveness. Finally, addressing major challenges in the field, this article summarizes the advancement of molecular recognition-based systems for chemical sensing and their transformative potential.
Subject
Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Biochemistry,Instrumentation,Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics,Analytical Chemistry
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