TY - JOUR
T1 - Unveiling the emergence of Porous Organic Polymers
T2 - A comprehensive exploration from synthesis to sustainable energy and environmental applications
AU - Manishya, V.
AU - Varshini, R.
AU - Arthanareeswaran, G.
AU - Hemanth Kumar, K.
AU - Goh, P. S.
AU - Viswanathan, Mangalaraja Ramalinga
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2026 The Institution of Chemical Engineers
PY - 2026/3/1
Y1 - 2026/3/1
N2 - This review provides a comprehensive exploration of Porous Organic Polymers (POPs), tracing their emergence, structural evolution, and current state-of-the-art functionalities. By analysing their structural characteristics, synthetic methodologies, and wide-ranging applications, we highlight the growing importance of POPs across key scientific fields. The special emphasis is placed on membrane technology, highlighting how POPs advance sustainable energy generation and separation processes. The review critically evaluates synthesis strategies for achieving structural and functional tunability in POPs. It examines their unique advantages over related materials such as MOFs and COFs, particularly in terms of versatility, stability, and scalability. Additionally, the intrinsic properties that make POPs well-suited to tackle global challenges in energy and environment are discussed. By synthesising recent research trends and identifying future directions, this work provides valuable insights and a roadmap for researchers and practitioners. It aims to catalyse further innovations in materials science and engineering for sustainable, high-performance applications. Overall, this review underscores the transformative potential of POPs as a versatile platform for next-generation materials design, paving the way for breakthroughs in sustainable technologies.
AB - This review provides a comprehensive exploration of Porous Organic Polymers (POPs), tracing their emergence, structural evolution, and current state-of-the-art functionalities. By analysing their structural characteristics, synthetic methodologies, and wide-ranging applications, we highlight the growing importance of POPs across key scientific fields. The special emphasis is placed on membrane technology, highlighting how POPs advance sustainable energy generation and separation processes. The review critically evaluates synthesis strategies for achieving structural and functional tunability in POPs. It examines their unique advantages over related materials such as MOFs and COFs, particularly in terms of versatility, stability, and scalability. Additionally, the intrinsic properties that make POPs well-suited to tackle global challenges in energy and environment are discussed. By synthesising recent research trends and identifying future directions, this work provides valuable insights and a roadmap for researchers and practitioners. It aims to catalyse further innovations in materials science and engineering for sustainable, high-performance applications. Overall, this review underscores the transformative potential of POPs as a versatile platform for next-generation materials design, paving the way for breakthroughs in sustainable technologies.
KW - Nanocomposite membranes
KW - Nanoporous materials
KW - Porous Organic Polymers
KW - Sustainable development
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105028583787
U2 - 10.1016/j.psep.2025.108287
DO - 10.1016/j.psep.2025.108287
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:105028583787
SN - 0957-5820
VL - 208
JO - Process Safety and Environmental Protection
JF - Process Safety and Environmental Protection
M1 - 108287
ER -