Metal-polymer nanocomposites based on metal-containing monomers

A detailed analysis of the latest achievements in the field of preparing promising metal-polymer nanocomposites by the conjugated thermolysis of metal-containing monomers as precursors was carried out. The general scheme of conjugated thermolysis includes three successive stages: dehydration (desolvation), polymerization, and thermolysis of the formed metal polymers. The kinetic schemes and reactions of thermal transformation of metal-containing monomers are analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the compositions and structures of the resulting metal-polymer nanocomposites. The use of the prepared nanocomposites as tribological and magnetic materials, sensors, and catalysts is generalized. The problems and prospects for the preparation of new nanomaterials using conjugated thermolysis of metal-containing monomers are considered.