Porous Organic Polymers: From Molecular Design to Scalable Technologies
9 affiliations
- 1Chemical Engineering Department University of Waterloo Waterloo Ontario Canada
- 2Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology University of Waterloo Waterloo Ontario Canada
- 3Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences University of Ottawa Ottawa Ontario Canada
- 4Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory Department of Chemistry Iran University of Science and Technology Tehran Iran
- 5Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Sabanci University Istanbul Turkey
- 6Pulp and Paper Research Centre Department of Chemistry McGill University Montreal Quebec Canada
- 7Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science Memorial University St John's Newfoundland and Labrador Canada
- 8Department of Chemical Engineering Khalifa University Abu Dhabi UAE
- 9Research and Innovation Center on CO₂ and Hydrogen (RICH Center) Khalifa University Abu Dhabi UAE
Abstract
For over twenty years, porous organic polymers (POPs) have emerged as promising candidates for a wide range of applications, including energy storage, gas sorption, catalysts, adsorbents, biomedical applications, sensors, and other exciting fields. The ability to fine-tune pore function through pre- or post-synthesis modification enables selective interaction with target molecules, making these materials very effective for all of the mentioned applications. This review offers a critical, up-to-date analysis of emerging strategies for the synthesis and post-synthesis modification of POPs, highlighting how structural topology and chemical composition affect performance. The goal is to offer a comprehensive understanding of their scope and strategic uses. We categorize recent advances in polymeric and composite POP architectures, discuss the relationship between fabrication pathways and material functionality, and highlight the challenges that hinder their transition from laboratory discovery to scalable technologies. Additionally, we explore emerging applications, along with associated challenges and limitations, to guide future research. By connecting the fabrication processes with the performance of porous organic polymers, we can deepen our understanding of ongoing challenges and clarify future research directions.
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BibTeX
@article{mashhadimoslem2026porous,
title = {{Porous Organic Polymers: From Molecular Design to Scalable Technologies}},
author = {Hossein Mashhadimoslem and Hadi Shayesteh and Simindokht Zarei-Shokat and Rokhsareh Bakhtiari and Sheyda Abedi-Banaei and Zahra Sheikhlouiharzand and Parnia Mohebimanesh and Seyed Mohammad Amin Ojagh and Bahareh Bakhtiari and Ali Reza Maleki and Theo G. M. van de Ven and Sohrab Zendehboudi and Ali Elkamel},
journal = {Small},
year = {2026},
month = jul,
doi = {10.1002/smll.74396},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.74396},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Porous Organic Polymers: From Molecular Design to Scalable Technologies
AU - Hossein Mashhadimoslem
AU - Hadi Shayesteh
AU - Simindokht Zarei-Shokat
AU - Rokhsareh Bakhtiari
AU - Sheyda Abedi-Banaei
AU - Zahra Sheikhlouiharzand
AU - Parnia Mohebimanesh
AU - Seyed Mohammad Amin Ojagh
AU - Bahareh Bakhtiari
AU - Ali Reza Maleki
AU - Theo G. M. van de Ven
AU - Sohrab Zendehboudi
AU - Ali Elkamel
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/07/06
JO - Small
DO - 10.1002/smll.74396
UR - https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.74396
AB - For over twenty years, porous organic polymers (POPs) have emerged as promising candidates for a wide range of applications, including energy storage, gas sorption, catalysts, adsorbents, biomedical applications, sensors, and other exciting fields. The ability to fine-tune pore function through pre- or post-synthesis modification enables selective interaction with target molecules, making these materials very effective for all of the mentioned applications. This review offers a critical, up-to-date analysis of emerging strategies for the synthesis and post-synthesis modification of POPs, highlighting how structural topology and chemical composition affect performance. The goal is to offer a comprehensive understanding of their scope and strategic uses. We categorize recent advances in polymeric and composite POP architectures, discuss the relationship between fabrication pathways and material functionality, and highlight the challenges that hinder their transition from laboratory discovery to scalable technologies. Additionally, we explore emerging applications, along with associated challenges and limitations, to guide future research. By connecting the fabrication processes with the performance of porous organic polymers, we can deepen our understanding of ongoing challenges and clarify future research directions.
SN - 1613-6810
SN - 1613-6829
ER -