Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for the Selective Recognition of Microcystins: An African Perspective

Abstract Microcystins (MCs) are found in aquatic settings and have detrimental effects on both human animal health. Their occurrence is influenced by the deposition of nutrients water further increased high temperatures which favor proliferation harmful algal blooms (HABs). Climatic conditions Africa growth HABs. Therefore, determination MC contamination African sources paramount importance. The use molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) for adsorption MCs has recently gained increasing interest selective rapid water. MIPs ideal adsorbents this purpose because their versatility environmental friendliness thus potential to replace conventional such as activated carbon silica composites. This review summarizes well detection methods used analysis. Secondly, common synthesis compared application efficacy towards investigated, with focus continent. An assessment current challenges proposed solutions also presented.