According to the present research situation of conductive polymer materials- polyaniline (PAN) ,we reviewed the structure and properties of PAN, the effecting factors and the best conditions of electrochemical synthesis and chemical synthesis of PAN , the doping mechanism of PAN, inorganic and organic acid doping,secondary doping, the method of increase soublity and processability of PAN and the broad application of PAN. The development derection and prospect of PAN are pointed out.