Harnessing solar energy with porous organic polymers: Advancements, challenges, economic, environmental impacts and future prospects in sustainable photocatalysis

Abstract

Solar energy plays a pivotal role in sustainable development and is increasingly fundamental to modern human life. In the realm of sustainable energy resources, porous polymeric materials have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional inorganic materials for photocatalysis. These materials offer unique advantages such as tailored structural designs, high surface areas, diverse monomer compositions, and distinct optoelectronic properties, enhancing their efficiency in harnessing solar energy for catalytic applications.