Organometallic polymers of the transition metals.

A review. This article provides a comprehensive review of the synthesis, properties and applications of organometallic polymers of the transition metals. The different classes of organometallic polymers are described according to their structural make-up, as well as by their methods of synthesis. A no. of examples of each class are given to emphasize the richness and diversity in these areas of research. In addn. to linear polymers, hyperbranched, crosslinked, star and dendritic polymers are also described. The properties that transition metal-contg. organometallic polymers possess, as well as the applications that these materials have found in various domains are highlighted.