The feature of polyimides and other heterocyclic polymers are now well-established and used for long term temperature durability in the range of 250 - 350'C. This book will review synthesis, mechanisms, ultimate properties, physico-chemical properties, processing and applications of such high performance materials needed in advanced technologies. It presents interdisciplinary papers on the state of knowledge of each topic under consideration through a combination of overviews and original unpublished research. The volume contains eleven chapters divided into three sections: Chemistry; Chemical and Physical Properties; and Applications.

Reviews the current status of high performance polymers, in particular polyimides, in the electronics industry. Overviews polymers used for optical lithography, semiconductor encapsulation, packaging, flexible circuitry, and conformal coatings, then examines development of new polyimides for their electrical and optical properties, adhesive strength, thermal expansion, and moisture and solvent diffusion. A chapter is devoted to chemistry of negative and positive photosensitive polyimides. Attention is also paid to process parameters used for deposition techniques, cure cycles, and etching methods. Rabilloud is affiliated with the Centre d'etudes des materiaux organiques pour les technologies avancees. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

The feature of polyimides and other heterocyclic polymers are now well-established and used for long term temperature durability in the range of 250 - 350'C. This book will review synthesis, mechanisms, ultimate properties, physico-chemical properties, processing and applications of such high performance materials needed in advanced technologies. It presents interdisciplinary papers on the state of knowledge of each topic under consideration through a combination of overviews and original unpublished research. The volume contains eleven chapters divided into three sections: Chemistry; Chemical and Physical Properties; and Applications.

This book is mostly based on papers presented at the Fourth International Symposium on this topic held in Savannah, Georgia. However, in addition to these papers, certain very relevant papers have also been included to broaden the scope and thus enhance the value of this book. Currently there is tremendous interest in these material because of their unique properties and applications in diverse technological areas ranging from microelectronics to aerospace to adhesive bonding. This book is divided into three parts: Part 1: Synthesis and Bulk Characterization; Part 2: Surface and Interface Aspects (Composites and Metallization); and Part 3: Applications. The topics covered include: synthesis of a number of polyimides with tailored properties; nanocomposites for high-performance applications; molecular assembly of polyimides; polyimide L-B films; metallization of polyimides; applications of high temperature polymers as proton exchange membranes; dielectrics, and in textile.

This book describes advances in synthesis, processing, and technology of environmentally friendly polymers generated from renewable resources. With contents based on a wide range of functional monomers and contributions from eminent researchers, this volume demonstrates the design, synthesis, properties and applications of plant oil based polymers, presenting an elaborate review of acid mediated polymerization techniques for the generation of green polymers. Chemical engineers are provided with state-of-the-art information that acts to further progress research in this direction.