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Processing and morphology of molecularly imprinted nylon thin films
Article first published online: 19 JUN 2006
DOI: 10.1002/app.23369
Copyright © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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Richter, A., Gibson, U. J., Nowicki, M. and BelBruno, J. J. (2006), Processing and morphology of molecularly imprinted nylon thin films. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 101: 2919–2926. doi: 10.1002/app.23369
Publication History
- Issue published online: 22 JUN 2006
- Article first published online: 19 JUN 2006
- Manuscript Accepted: 30 SEP 2005
- Manuscript Received: 12 JAN 2005
Funded by
- DAAD
- National Science Foundation. Grant Numbers: D/0247265, INT-0233261
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Keywords:
- molecular imprinting;
- spin coating;
- morphology;
- atomic force microscopy;
- scanning electron microscopy
Abstract
The characterization of thin, selectively imprinted films of nylon-6 was performed. Amino acids were used as template molecules. Spin-cast films were prepared with sizes ranging from 2 μm to 300 nm, depending on the nylon and template concentration in the casting solution. The morphological characteristics of the film surface were examined by atomic force microscopy, and the structure within the films was observed by freeze-fracture scanning electron microscopy. The film activity was clearly coordinated with the appearance of nanometer-sized pores both on the surface and within the film. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 101: 2919–2926, 2006