Organic—inorganic hybrid materials

Composite materials formed by the combination of inorganic materials and organic polymers are attractive for the purpose of creating high-performance or high-functional polymeric materials. Of particular interest is the molecular level combination of two different components that may lead to new composite materials, termed ‘organic—inorganic hybrid materials’. Recently, new methods for preparing these hybrid materials have been reported. Some improvements of the properties or modifications of these materials have also been explored from the viewpoint of industrial applications.