Enhanced thermal properties and flame retardancy from a thermosetting blend of a phosphorus-containing bismaleimide and epoxy resins
Journal
Polymers for Advanced Technologies
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
2
Pages
147-156
Date Issued
2003
Author(s)
Abstract
Epoxy resins modified by an organosoluble phosphorus-containing bismaleimide (3,3′-bis(maleimidophenyl) phenylphosphine oxide; BMPPPO) were prepared by simultaneously curing epoxy/diaminodiphenylmethane (DDM), and BMPPPO. The resulted epoxy resins were found to exhibit glass transition temperatures as high as 212°C, thermal stability at temperatures over 350°C, and excellent flame retardancy with Limited oxygen index (LOI) values around 40. Incorporation of BMPPPO into epoxy resins via the thermosetting blend was demonstrated to be an effective way to enhance the thermal properties and flame retardancy simultaneously. © 2003 John Wiley and Sons, Ltd.
Type
journal article