Preparation and Characterization of Some Novel Bismaleimide Monomers and Polymers Based on Diaminobisimides

Abstract

New bismaleimide monomers, based on pure diaminobismides (DABIs) have been synthesized. In a number of cases the bismaleimide of the 2:1 (amine/anhydride) DABI adduct has been isolated as a pure compound, but where the starting DABI consisted of a mix of imide oligomers of the diamine and dianhydride (2:1, 3:2 and higher) the corresponding bismaleimide product was found also to have a similar composition ratio. This has been confirmed in one example by separation of the oligomer mix and characterization of the components. The utility of the various bismaleimides as monomers in composite matrices has been assessed by cocuring with the common coreactant, 3,3′-diallylbisphenol A. The physical properties and thermal stability of neat resin samples and laminates are reported as well as some mechanical properties.

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