Disposable terbium (III) salicylate complex imprinted membrane using solid phase surface fluorescence method for fast separation and detection of salicylic acid in pharmaceuticals and human urine

► A simple, fast and disposable metal complex imprinted membrane was fabricated. ► The CIM was used for detection of salicylic acid on solid phase surface fluorescence. ► Novel method was suitable for rapid analysis of salicylic acid in real samples.