“…Hyper-cross-linked polymers (HCPs) are porous organic materials easily obtained via the Friedel–Crafts alkylation reaction which leads to stable and amorphous polymeric networks incorporating both micro- and mesoporosities. HCPs have been employed for numerous applications like gas adsorption, , pollutants removal, separation, and energy storage, , as additives for polymer-based mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for gas separations applications, , and for catalysis and sensing . Unfortunately, the lack of regioselectivity associated with Friedel–Crafts alkylation does not allow one to control the resulting 3D structure, limiting the possibility to customize the polymeric framework for specific applications.…”