Synthesis methods of polyacylate/inorganic oxide hybrids were reviewed by considering the basic modification mechanism of the organic phase using silane coupling agents

along with a comparison between the merits and shortcomings of these methods. The influences of the oxides were discussed on the physical and chemical properties of the hybrids

such as thermal resistance

flame retardance and mechanical properties. The potential applications of these hybrids were prospected as materials such as in paint

functional membrane

biomaterial and optoelectronics.