Recent advances in the development of processable high-temperature polymers

High-temperature polymers have found widespread use in aerospace and electronics applications. This review deals with recent developments in the chemistry of these materials that have led to improvements in processability and high-temperature stability. Polyimides in particular are discussed.

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Published in:	Annual review of materials science Vol. 28; no. 1; pp. 599 - 630
Main Author:	MEADOR, M. A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Palo Alto, CA Annual Reviews 01-01-1998
Subjects:	Applied sciences Exact sciences and technology Organic polymers Physicochemistry of polymers Polycondensation Preparation, kinetics, thermodynamics, mechanism and catalysts Polyimide Thermostable Chemical modification Condensation polymerization Review Preparation
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Summary:	High-temperature polymers have found widespread use in aerospace and electronics applications. This review deals with recent developments in the chemistry of these materials that have led to improvements in processability and high-temperature stability. Polyimides in particular are discussed.
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ISSN:	0084-6600 2375-0308
DOI:	10.1146/annurev.matsci.28.1.599