MIP based biosensors

Abstract

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are polymeric synthetic materials that offer significant advantages in biosensor technologies. Remarkable features of biosensors are their easy fabrication, low cost, robust desisn, and great selectivity and sensitivity. These polymeric structures offer innovative solutions in biosensor applications owing to their unique structures that provide selective recognition of target molecules called molecular templates. In this section, the definition of MIP structures, their history and development process, synthesis and characterization, use and integration in biosensors, use of these biosensors in different application areas, comparison of MIP-based biosensors with traditional methods, advantages, difficulties and future directions, and multiple topics about MIP-based biosensors are discussed. Thanks to these innovative platforms offered by MIPs, their use in different application areas can be expanded and they have the potential to revolutionize biosensor technology. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.