The development and application status of molecular imprinting technique (MIT) in optical photochemical sensors are summarized in this paper. The complementary advantages

deficiencies and research hotspots of molecular imprinting polymers (MIPs) with fluorescent probes

fluorescent test strips

photonic crystal (PC) gel sensors and surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors are mainly reviewed. The photochemical sensors of molecular imprinting can avoid using large instruments

meanwhile provide new ideas for more rapid

convenient and low-cost detection methods

which are expected to be new ways for rapid detection of trace substances with molecular imprinted templates in pesticide residues monitoring

medical analysis

food security

environmental monitoring and security check.