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Abstract
The advancement of new technologies has driven the demand for the development of higher-performance polyimides (PI), especially in terms of heat resistance, dimensional stability, and mechanical properties. In this study, four highly rigid, twisted diamine isomers featuring a spirobis(indene)bis(benzoxazole) structure were synthesized. By their co-polycondensation with 5-amino-2-(4-aminobenzene)-benzimidazole (PABZ) and 3,3′,4,4′-biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride (BPDA) followed by thermal imidization, a series of PIs with benzoxazole and benzimidazole structures were prepared. Owing to the rigid and linear structure and the formation of intermolecular hydrogen bonding, the PI films showed ultrahigh heat resistance (Tg: 417–510 °C; Td5% = 514–562 °C) and excellent dimensional stability (CTE: 2.1–23.5 ppm/K). Meanwhile, they also demonstrate excellent mechanical properties, with a tensile strength of up to 238.5 MPa and an initial modulus of up to 6.8 GPa. These polyimide films have great application potential in flexible display substrates.
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