Breath figure method is a novel approach to prepare ordered porous films. The method is carried out under high humidity

and uses high-volatile

non-water-soluble solvent. The temporary low-temperature caused by the rapid evaporation of solvent induces the water vapor to form an ordered array of droplets. By the guidance of the array

solute forms an ordered porous film spontaneously. The whole process is cheap and convenient. In order to promote the broad and deep investigation on this method

this paper aimed at the recent research of it

especially the characteristics for practical

and reviewed the progress in breath figure method's investigation on the formation mechanism

the selection of materials

the control of surface property and application of the films in recent years.