Molecular Insights into Porous Polymers
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Porous Organic Polymers (POPs), which possess unique structures and properties, have received significant attention in recent years. The study of POPs became popularized by the urgent need for high-efficiency and multifunctional materials. This is because the adsorption and separation of traditional materials are limited. In contrast, POPs employ elements such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, and are constructed into a three-dimensional network with regular or irregular pores through covalent bonds. They possess properties such as a high specific surface area (SSA), tunable pores, and good chemical stability, opening up new opportunities for the development of materials science. Currently, research on POPs focuses on the development of novel synthesis methods, functional modifications, and the expansion of diverse applications. In terms of synthesis methods, researchers are committed to exploring greener, more efficient, and universal approaches. Regarding functional modifications, precisely controlling and introducing specific functional groups onto the polymer backbone have enhanced the adsorption, catalytic, and other properties of specific substances. In addition, POPs have shown outstanding performance in the field of light-driven organic transformations. Research on POPs is closely linked to research in molecular science. Molecular science studies the structure, properties, and reactions of molecules, and porous organic polymers are constructed from molecules. Their unique pore structure is compatible with molecular sizes and can serve as a molecular container or reaction site. Via molecular science, it is possible to explore mechanisms such as intermolecular interactions and charge transfer in polymers, guide the molecular design and synthesis of POPs, further optimize their performance, promote the development of this field towards precise molecular control, and solve more complex problems. This Special Issue aims to enhance research regarding this material, seek simpler and more efficient preparation methods, and improve the performance of this type of material, clarify its structure–activity relationship, and promote its practical application.
Dr. Bolin Ji
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- porous organic polymer
- covalent organic framework
- adsorption and separation of gases
- energy storage materials
- water treatment
- antimicrobial
- fluorescence imaging
- tumor treatment
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