Comparative Study of Functional Monomers and Crosslinkers in the Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Selective Removal of Bisphenol A

Authors

  • Lasmaryna Sirumapea Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Bhakti Pertiwi, Jl. Ariodillah III No.22A, Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
  • Tri Saputra Tambunan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Bhakti Pertiwi, Jl. Ariodillah III No.22A, Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
  • Maharani Utami Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Bhakti Pertiwi, Jl. Ariodillah III No.22A, Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
  • Erjon Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Bhakti Pertiwi, Jl. Ariodillah III No.22A, Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
  • Arie Firdiawan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Bhakti Pertiwi, Jl. Ariodillah III No.22A, Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia
  • Fitria Puspita AKA Bogor Polytechnic, Jl. Pangeran Sogiri No.283, Tanah Baru, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33751/helium.v6i1.48

Keywords:

Bisphenol A, MIP, NIP, Selective adsorption

Abstract

Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine-disrupting compound associated with documented environmental and health risks. This study evaluates and compares two distinct Molecularly Imprinted Polymer (MIP) architectures synthesized via bulk polymerization for selective BPA adsorption. System A utilized Methacrylic Acid (MAA) crosslinked with Ethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate (EGDMA), while System B employed Acrylamide (AM) with Trimethylolpropane Trimethacrylate (TRIM). FTIR spectroscopy confirmed template-monomer hydrogen bonding, while SEM revealed a porous morphology for System A compared to the dense surface of System B. Batch adsorption results showed that System A achieved a higher maximum capacity (Qmax = 14.74 mg/g) and imprinting factor (IF = 7.96) than System B (Qmax = 9.1 mg/g; IF = 3.33). These findings are attributed to the hydrogen-bonding affinity of MAA and enhanced site accessibility within the EGDMA matrix. Conversely, System B exhibited a higher selectivity coefficient (α = 4.1) against paracetamol than System A (α = 3.04), reflecting the influence of TRIM-induced rigidity on cavity fidelity. These findings indicate that the AM-TRIM system provides higher selectivity, while the MAA-EGDMA system demonstrates higher adsorption capacity for potential environmental applications.

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L. . Sirumapea, T. S. Tambunan, M. . Utami, Erjon, A. . Firdiawan, and F. Puspita, “Comparative Study of Functional Monomers and Crosslinkers in the Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for Selective Removal of Bisphenol A”, Helium J Sci Appl Chem, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 37–48, Jun. 2026.

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