Silicon-containing polymers are important precursors for preparation of high performace ceramics. Polymer-derived ceramics possess obvious advantages in preparation of non-oxide ceramics and their composites. In this paper

the polysilane with unsaturated groups

linear and hyperbranched polyborosilazane and metal-containing polymers are illustrated in view of the molecular design and synthesis. And the frontier and progress of polymer-derived ceramics in the application of microwave absorption materials

lithium battery anodes and 3D printing are also presented.