Other Polymers for Adhesive Applications

There are several other classes of polymers being examined for high-temperature adhesive and composite applications, such as phthalo-cyanines, aromatic nitriles,polytriazines, ladder polymers such as poly-bis(benzimidazophenanthroline) (BBP polymers), and polyphenylene. Many of these materials are not commercially available and much more work is needed before successful applications will be found. 

The performance of an adhesive joint generally depends on the nature of the substrate, the surface preparation, and the nature of the adhesive itself. 

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