Processable polyisoimide polymer blends for application as thermally stable adhesives for composites and advanced metal alloys

Abstract Polyimides are effective thermally stable bonding agents for substrates including titanium, aluminum alloys, steel alloys, metal matrix composites, and polymer/fiber composites with good tolerance toward elevated temperature and humidity. Problems associated with polyimide adhesives, including high processing temperatures and pressures and high melt viscosity, can be partially or totally alleviated by use of blends of polyisoimides. During thermal processing, the polyisoimides are isomerized to their polyimide modifications.