High performance polyimides are currently utilized in a number of aerospace and microelectronic applications. Due to the inherent electronic polarity of the monomers used to synthesize many of these materials, resultant polymers often suffer from property degradation due to exposure to humid conditions, especially at elevated temperatures, often compromising their capabilities in service. The use of monomers demonstrating reduced susceptibility to hydrogen bonding with water molecules without sacrificing mechanical properties ...
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