Abstract:Condensed polynuclear aromatic resins (COPNA resin) have attracted wide attention from scholars due to their excellent carbonization yield, good heat resistance, selflubrication and wear resistance. However, the research in this field was limited to its reaction mechanism and the thermal behaviors. In this paper, the research history of COPNA resin was reviewed. Three synthetic methods of COPNA resin were briefly compared. The effects of raw material, crosslinking agent and catalyst on the properties of COPNA resin were introduced, and the excellent properties and broad application prospects of COPNA resin were described. At the same time, the problems in the synthesis process of COPNA resin were pointed out. The future research directions of COPNA resin were proposed.