Porous polymers and metallic nanoparticles: A hybrid wedding as a robust method toward efficient supported catalytic systems

International audienceNanoparticles have been the subject of numerous studies in recent years, due to their unique intrinsic properties. In particular, their development in heterogeneous catalysis is growing. Nevertheless, they display drawbacks, including notably the question of their recyclability. In order to avoid tedious filtration steps, metallic nanoparticles may be advantageously supported on miscellaneous porous materials. Polymer materials may be envisaged as versatile and effective supports, due to their low production cost and easy functionalization. This review will first focus on different types of porous polymers developed in view of their further use as catalytic supports. Then, a brief description of the nanoparticles synthesis will be addressed, before a presentation of typical examples reported in the literature on metallic nanoparticles immobilized on porous polymers meant for use as heterogeneous supported catalysis