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Polyimides from diisocyanates, dianhydrides, and their dialkyl esters
Author(s) -
Alvino William M.,
Edelman Leonard E.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1978.070220719
Subject(s) - polyimide , polymer , materials science , polymer chemistry , catalysis , organic chemistry , polymer science , chemistry , composite material , layer (electronics)
High molecular weight polyimide polymers have been prepared by the reaction of dissocyanates and a mixture of dianhydrides and their dialkyl esters in aprotic solvents. No catalyst is necessary, but high polymer formation is affected by the anhydride/ester ratio and temperature. Dianhydrides such as PMDA, BTDA, TMA, and their esters have been used successfully. Mixtures of these materials have also been used. Tough, flexible films can be obtained from these polymers.