Incorporation of<i>N</i>-phenyl in poly(benzimidazole imide)s and improvement in H<sub>2</sub>O-absorbtion and transparency
Guangtao Qian, Fengna Dai, Haiquan Chen, Mengxia Wang, Mengjie Hu, Chunhai Chen, Youhai Yu
Abstract
) up to 425 °C and a low affinity for water of 1.4%. Furthermore, the loose molecular packing and noncoplanar structures led to an increase in optical transparency for the modified PBII.
Topics & Concepts
BenzimidazoleBPDAImidePolymer chemistryPolymerizationBiphenylOptical transparencyBenzeneMaterials scienceGlass transitionChemistryNuclear chemistryOrganic chemistryPolymerLayer (electronics)PolyimideOptoelectronicsSynthesis and properties of polymersMembrane Separation and Gas TransportAdvanced ceramic materials synthesis