Abstract:Owing to unique structures and superior properties,hollow polymer microshperes with widely potential applications have been used in many areas,becoming one of the hottest research points.This review focused on several strategies on the preparation of hollow polymer microshperes,such as template method,layer-by-layer assembly method,microencapsulation method,emulsion/freeze-drying method,micelle self-assembly method,swelling method and so on,moreover,advantages and disadvantages of these methods were discussed in detail.In addition,various application areas of hollow polymeric microspheres such as drug-delivery,coating and self-repair material were introduced likewise.Finally,the future trend of hollow polymer microshperes was also discussed.