Very high mechanical, chemical and thermal stable polyimides from “green production“ for high performance for polymer composites (Photo: © TU Wien / IMC / Unterlass)
Light-weight microcrystals with tunable properties –
very high mechanical, chemical and thermal stability >650°C – polyimides from “green production“
- fully crystalline microparticles with high chemical and thermal stability and tunable morphology
- temperature-resistance up to 650 °C
- particle sizes in the lower micrometer range
- tunable particle shapes (e.g. flower-like, platelets)
- low weight – particularly compared to inorganic fillers, such as ceramics
- highly compatible with various polymer matrices
- environmentally-friendly production avoiding toxic and questionable additives – supporting EU’s REACH environmental regulations
- new products are now becoming possible in terms of radiation, temperature and chemical resistance, at exceptionally low weight
Innovation level:
- first-time presentation at SIAE – fair novelty
- patented “green” production process
Applications:
- Aerospace industry: turbines, jet engines, seals; electrically insulating parts; thermally insulating, fireproof and radiation-sable parts
- Mechanical engineering: piston rings, valve seats, rollers, bearing elements, sliding elements, guiding elements, brake pads, compressor parts, moulded parts and housing parts, turbines
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