Three-dimensional nanoflower metal and compound materials are the important component of nano-materials.Compared with low-dimensional or bulk nanomaterials,three-dimensional nanoflower metal and compounds materials have unique properties due to their special shape and complex structure.They have attracted extensive research in recent years for their potential use in light,electric,magnetism,catalytic and electrochemical sensor.The preparation and properties of nanoflower metal and compounds in recent years are reviewed.It focused on the preparation methods of nanoflower metal and compounds.Electromagnetic properties of various nanoflower metal and compounds and their applications are also reviewed.