Searching for the synthetic methods towards siloxane molecular brushes

The present review is devoted to the search for the possible methods to synthesize siloxane molecular brushes (MBs). Wide diversity of chemical nature and architectures offered by MBs become possible due to the development of state-of-the-art synthetic methods. The review provided a detailed analysis of the possible synthetic approaches to MBs, their advantages and drawbacks. The possible applications of MBs are also discussed. The facts that siloxane MBs can demonstrate unique properties, can be of interest for practical applications, and the suggested synthetic approaches have prospects for further development were underlined.