Magnetic Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Based on Poly[2,2’-(p-oxidiphenylene)-5,5’-bibenzimidazole] (OPBI) for Selective Detection of Nonylphenol in Water Samples

Magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers (MMIPs) based on poly [2,2’-(p-oxidiphenylene)-5,5’-bibenzimidazole] (OPBI) composites were synthesized for the selective adsorption and detection of nonylphenol (NP) from water samples. During polymerization, Fe3O4@C was used as supporter and magnetic substance and OPBI not only was used as crosslinking agent but also functional monomer. Morphology of Fe3O4@C and MMIPs were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The kinetics of adsorption followed the pseudo-first-order model. Selectivity of MMIPs was further demonstrated through HPLC analysis of the water samples, in which bisphenol A (BPA), phenol, 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) and tetrabromobisphenol (TBBPA) were dissolved respectively. The result showed that MMIPs had more effectively recognition capability of NP than other contrasts.