BISMALEIMIDE RESINS (review). Part 1
The current paper is the first part of the scientific and technical review of bismaleimide (BMI) resins chemistry. This part focuses on commercially available BMI monomers, main methods of their preparation and various compositions of BMI resins. Modifications of bismaleimides with various comonomers (diamines, aminohydrazides, allyl and propenyl compounds) are shown. Strength and performance properties of bismaleimide resins are given and their main advantages and disadvantages are determined.