Cationically curable compositions with latent reducing agents that demonstrate low cure temperature and improved work life are provided.

A transparent polyimide film, prepared from a copolymerized polyamide acid according to a chemical cyclization method, is provided. The copolymerized polyamide acid requires at least a semi-aromatic polyamide acid, and the semi-aromatic polyamide acid is formed by reacting cyclobutane-1,2,3,4-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (CBDA) and 2,2′-bis(trifluoromethyl)diaminodiphenyl (TFMB). The molar number of dianhydrides of the semi-aromatic polyamide acid is more than 20% of the total molar number of anhydrides of the copolymerized polyamide acid, so that the transparent polyimide film has a light transmittance greater than 80%, a chroma b* less than 5, and a CTE less than 35 ppm/° C.

The invention generally relates to shape memory films that are tri-functionally crosslinked and that comprise multiple, non-terminal, phenylethynyl moieties. In addition, the present invention relates methods of fabricating such films. Due to the improved properties of such SMPs, the SMP designer can program in to the SMP thermomechanical property enhancements that make the SMP suitable, among other things, for advanced sensors, high temperature actuators, responder matrix materials and heat responsive packaging.

The invention generally relates to shape memory films that are tri-functionally crosslinked and that comprise multiple, non-terminal, phenylethynyl moieties. In addition, the present invention relates methods of fabricating such films. Due to the improved properties of such SMPs, the SMP designer can program in to the SMP thermomechanical property enhancements that make the SMP suitable, among other things, for advanced sensors, high temperature actuators, responder matrix materials and heat responsive packaging.

A resin composition includes a prepolymer and an additive, wherein: the prepolymer is prepared from a mixture subjected to a prepolymerization reaction, and the mixture includes 100 parts by weight of a maleimide resin, 15 to 30 parts by weight of a siloxane compound and 4 to 16 parts by weight of a diamine compound; the maleimide resin includes bisphenol A diphenyl ether bismaleimide, 3,3′-dimethyl-5,5′-diethyl-4,4′-diphenylmethane bismaleimide or a combination thereof; the siloxane compound includes a compound of Formula (I), wherein n is an integer of 5 to 40; and the diamine compound includes a compound of Formula (II) or Formula (III). The resin composition is made by using a preparation method. The resin composition may be used to make various articles, such as a prepreg, a resin film, a laminate or a printed circuit board, and at least one of the following properties can be improved, including dissipation factor, X-axis coefficient of thermal expansion, copper foil peeling strength, varnish precipitation property and resin compatibility.

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A thermoplastic polymer-based composite material and a preparation method thereof are provided. The thermoplastic polymer-based composite material is obtained by impregnating a reinforcing material with a mixture or oligomer of an epoxy resin, a bismaleimide resin, and a bifunctional amine (calculated based on active hydrogen), and then performing an in-situ polymerization. The thermoplastic polymer-based composite material has excellent impregnation effect, excellent secondary processing performance, relatively high heat resistance, excellent flame retardancy, and mechanical properties, and excellent comprehensive performance.

A resin composition includes a first prepolymer and a second prepolymer, the first prepolymer being prepared from a first mixture subjected to a prepolymerization reaction, the second prepolymer being prepared from a second mixture subjected to a prepolymerization reaction, wherein the first mixture includes a maleimide resin and a benzoxazine resin, and the second mixture includes a maleimide resin and a bis(trifluoromethyl)benzidine. The resin composition may be used to make various articles, such as a prepreg, a resin film, a laminate or a printed circuit board, and at least one of the following properties can be improved, including copper foil peeling strength, dissipation factor, ratio of thermal expansion, cure shrinkage and glass transition temperature.

The invention generally relates to shape memory films that are tri-functionally crosslinked and that comprise multiple, non-terminal, phenylethynyl moieties. In addition, the present invention relates methods of fabricating such films. Due to the improved properties of such SMPS, the SMP designer can program in to the SMP mechanical property enhancements that make the SMP suitable, among other things, for advanced sensors, high temperature actuators, responder matrix materials and heat responsive packaging.

The invention generally relates to shape memory films that are tri-functionally crosslinked and that comprise multiple, non-terminal, phenylethynyl moieties. In addition, the present invention relates methods of fabricating such films. Due to the improved properties of such SMPS, the SMP designer can program in to the SMP mechanical property enhancements that make the SMP suitable, among other things, for advanced sensors, high temperature actuators, responder matrix materials and heat responsive packaging.

A compound (A) of the present invention is represented by the formula (1): wherein each R.sub.1 independently represents a group represented by the formula (2) or a hydrogen atom, and each R.sub.2 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, provided that at least one R.sub.1 is a group represented by the formula (2); and wherein -* represents a bonding hand.