Polymers Incorporating Ru Complexes

Ru complexes might represent integral parts of a polymer—either within the backbone, the side chains or at the chain ends. Such polymers can be prepared via different synthetic routes, which have been adapted from conventional polymer science. The different synthetic strategies and types of Ru-containing polymers are discussed, taking also their characterization, properties and (potential) applications into account. In this respect, opto-electronics, photovoltaics, catalysis, and medicine have to be named as prominent areas of research.