A comprehensive review on crosslinked network systems of zinc oxide-organic polymer composites

In recent years, the synergistic crosslinked networks formed by zinc oxide (ZnO) particles and organic polymers have gained significant attention. This importance is ascribed due to the valuable combination of low band gap containing ZnO particles with responsive behavior containing organic polymers. These properties of both ZnO and organic polymers make a suitable system of crosslinked ZnO-organic polymer composite (CZOPC) for various applications in the fields of biomedicine, catalysis, and environmental perspectives. The literature extensively provided the diverse morphologies and structures of CZOPC, and these architectural structures play a crucial role in determining their efficiency across various applications. Consequently, the careful design of CZOPC shapes tailored to specific purposes has become a focal point. This comprehensive review provides insights into the classifications, synthetic approaches, characterizations, and applications of ZnO particles decorated in organic polymers with crosslinked network. The exploration extends to the adsorption, environmental, catalytic, and biomedical applications of ZnO-organic polymer composites. Adopting a tutorial approach, the review systematically investigates and elucidates the applications of CZOPC with a comprehensive understanding of their diverse capabilities and uses.