Synthesis and catalytic activity of porous polymer containing ionic liquid structures

A novel porous polymer containing ionic liquid (IL) structures was synthesized via quternization and condensation of 4-vinylpyridine and p-xylylene dichloride. The ionic liquid structures were incorporated in the polymeric framework and for this reason bulky IL molecules can hardly block pores and neutralize active sites. The polymer shows a high BET surface area and easily accessible active sites. Catalytically the polymer is very active in Michael additions with averaged yields over 96.0% achieved after short reaction times. The high BET surface, remarkable activity, operational simplicity, wide applicability and improved stability are the key properties of the polymer.