Modeling Molecular Recognition Considerable insight can be obtained on the characteristic behavior of systems through studies of universal macroscopic properties rather than through specific microscopic behavior. This presentation will touch on recent MF models in two emerging areas of research involving molecular recognition that lack significant theoretical initiatives molecular templating and membrane fouling. Molecular templating is a rapidly growing area of research, where a polymer network is imprinted using template agents that are subsequently removed.
Applications range from separations to various nanotechnologies and biotechnologies.
MF models can predict general trends required for stable template formation as well as predict the influence of parameters that arise from theory that have not been checked experimentally. Membrane separation processes often experience flux decline due to the undesirable fouling of the surface and pores. In many cases the fouling species are proteins.