Modified Polyimides Based on Epoxy Resin (Part 2)

• Published in: International journal of polymeric materials Vol. 50; no. 1; pp. 93 - 107
• Main Authors: Prabhu, Keshav G., Patel, Hasmukh S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia, PA Taylor & Francis Group 01.07.2001; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Composites; Diels-Alder; Epoxy-resin; Exact sciences and technology; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; Organic polymers; Physicochemistry of polymers; Polyimides; Polymer industry, paints, wood; Polymerization; Preparation, kinetics, thermodynamics, mechanism and catalysts; Technology of polymers; Heat resistance; Bulk polymerization; Property composition relationship; Chemical resistance; Furan derivatives; Fiber reinforced material; Epoxy resin; Mechanical properties; Diels Alder addition; Experimental study; Composite material; Solution polymerization; Bismaleimide resin; Novolac; Preparation; Glass fiber; Etherimide polymer
• ISSN: 0091-4037; 1563-535X
• DOI: 10.1080/00914030108035093

A 2-furanyl oxy derivative of a novolac epoxy resin (FNE) was prepared using furfuryl alcohol (from agricultural waste) and characterised. The Diels-Alder polymerisation of FNE with various bismaleimides was carried out in solution as well as in bulk. The resultant novolac epoxy resin based polyimides were characterised by elemental analyses, IR spectral studies, and thermogravimetry. The 'in-situ' glass reinforced composites of FNE-bismaleimides were prepared and characterised by chemical resistance and mechanical properties.