Ghosh M. Polyimides. Fundamentals and Applications 1996

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Provides coverage on the full range of topics associated with polyimides, including structure, polymer fundamentals, and product areas. The text addresses both basic and applied aspects of the subject. It details the synthesis of polyimides, polyamideimides, and flourinated polyimides, explains the molecular design of photosensitive polyimides, and more.
History of the Invention and Development of the Polyimides
Synthesis of Polyimides
Synthesis of Polyamideimides
Synthesis of Fluorinated Polyimides
Photosensitive Polyimides: Molecular Design and Synthesis
Chemistry and Kinetics of Polyimide Formation
Vapor Phase Deposition of Polyimides
Thermal Curing in Polyimide Films and Coatings
Infrared Curing of Polyimides
Sorption and Diffusion of Water Vapor in Polyimide Films
Charge Transfer in Aromatic Polyimides
Dielectric Properties of Polyimides and Factors Influencing Such Properties
Degradation and Stability of Polyimides
Surface Characterization of Polyimides
Plasma Surface Modification and Etching of Polyimides
Laser Ablation of Polyimides
Ion Beam Modification of Polyimides
Wet Chemical Modification of Polyimide Surfaces: Chemistry and Application
Tribological Behavior of Polyimides
Adhesion of Polyimides to Various Substrates
Adhesion of Metal Films to Polyimides
Polyimides for Gas Separation
Applications of Polyimides as Photosensitive Materials
Polyimides in High-Performance Electronics Packaging and Optoelectronic Applications
Polyimides as Langmuir-Blodgett Films