The overall objective of this study is to find solutions for complex environmental problems by developing new generation separation materials and sensors using ion- and molecular-imprinting technique. The development will be done in close cooperation with 6 different research teams. Ion and molecular-imprinting technique offers a solution for preparation of separation and sensing materials with extremely high selectivity. Interactions between the ligands, templates and substrates before and after material synthesis is a research area which needs systematic studies to find the prerequisites for highly selectivity separation or sensing materials. Different kinds of solid supports (both inorganic and organic solid particles and nanofibers) and ligands will be explored for their potential to prepare heterogeneous composites having very high selectivity for the target metals or molecules.

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