Polyimides were prepared by Diels-Alder (DA) reaction of furfuralacetone (FAC) resin [poly(4-furanyl-butan-2-one)] with various bismaleimides. The DA reaction was carried out in tetrahydrofuran (THF) as solvent as well as in bulk, followed by aromatization of the tetrahydrophthalimide intermediates in the presence of acetic anhydride. All the polyimides were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectral studies and thermogravimetry. The results show that polyimides based on FAC resin exhibit good thermal stability. Preliminary tests for glass reinforcement of the polyimides indicate that laminates with good mechanical strength can be prepared.
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