Molecularly imprinted polymers for pesticide detection and removal Hasselt University
Today, a very high percentage of pesticides are used to enhance the yield of crops and to preserve food. Several pesticides are associated with surface and groundwater contamination. Pesticides or biocides are generally designed to kill, which makes them harmful also for humans since the targeted systems are often similar to human systems. Good control over the use of pesticides is mandatory, which includes the necessity to detect and separate ...