Rhodium containing macromolecules calix[4]pyrrole (RhCP) and tetraphenyl porphyrin (RhTPP) were prepared and grafted on the surface of functionalised molecular sieve materials. 1H and 13C NMR, CHNS and mass spectral analyses were used for the structural elucidation of homogeneous organometallic complexes.1H NMR and CHNS analyses confirm the formation of calix[4]pyrrole (CP) and tetraphenyl porphyrin (TPP). The introduction of rhodium ions into the macromolecule is well evident from the disappearance of the 1H NMR signal characteristic of N-H proton (7.1 ppm in CP and -2.74 ppm in TPP). Furthermore the formation of RhCP and RhTPP complexes is confirmed using CHNS and mass spectral analysis; the data are in line with theoretically calculated values. The grafting of RhCP and RhTPP on a diamino functionalised SBA-15 support was confirmed through low angle XRD, 13C MAS-NMR and SEM-EDAX analysis. Both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts were utilized for nitrobenzene reduction. RhCP and RhTPP heterogenized on SBA-15-F showed complete conversion of nitrobenzene with exclusive formation of aniline as a product. The catalytic activities were retained in both the systems even after several runs.

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Organo‐functionalized materials with porous structure offer unique adsorption, catalytic and sensing properties. These unique properties make them available for various applications, including catalysis, CO2 capture and utilization, and drug delivery. The properties and the performance of these unique materials can be altered with suitable modifications on their surface. In this review, we summarize the recent advances in the preparation and applications of organo‐functionalized porous materials with different structures. Initially, a brief historical overview of functionalized porous materials is presented, and the subsequent sections discuss the recent developments and applications of various functional porous materials. In particular, the focus is given on the various methods used for the preparation of organo‐functionalized materials and their important roles in the heterogenization of homogeneous catalysts. A special emphasis is also given on the applications of these functionalized porous materials for catalysis, CO2 capture and drug delivery.