Productive encounter: molecularly imprinted nanoparticles prepared using magnetic templates†
Abstract
Synthesis of core–shell nanoparticles by surface initiated reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer polymerization in presence of a chiral template conjugated to magnetic nanoparticles is reported. The approach leads to imprinted nanoparticles featuring enantioselectivity and enhanced affinity compared to nanoparticles prepared using free template.