Cardo polyheteroarylenes. Synthesis, properties, and characteristic features

The characteristic features of the synthesis and properties of cardo polyheteroarylenes (polyarylates, aromatic polyethers, polyamides, polyimides, polyoxadiazoles, and others) are examined and surveyed. It is shown that cardo polymers containing bulky side-groups, linked via cyclic groups to the polymer main chain, have enhanced thermal characteristics combined with a satisfactory solubility. Certain aspects of the practical applications of polymers of this kind are considered. The bibliography includes 309 references.