Polymer-based ceramifiable composites not only have excellent properties of organic polymer materials and inorganic ceramics,but also can form porous structure and impact ceramic layers at high temperatures.Because the ceramic layer can hinder the transfer of heat and isolate the contact between combustible and oxygen,it plays a good flame retardant and fire resistance role,and can be used as a new type of fire-resistant and high temperature resistant material.The study introduces the composition and mechanism of polymer-based ceramic composites,summarizes the classification of polymer based ceramic composites,including rubber based ceramic composites,vinyl polymer based ceramic composites,epoxy resin based ceramic composites and phenolic resin based ceramic composites,etc.The future research mainly concentrates on improving the compatibility of ceramic filler and resin matrix,preparing high efficiency flame retardants,and designing high efficiency ceramic chemical system.