NASA NTRS · 20000045698
Reflective Silvered Polyimide Films Via In Situ Thermal Reduction Silver (I) Complexes
Abstract
Self-metallizing. flexible polyimide films with highly reflective surfaces are prepared by an in situ self-metallization procedure involving thermally initiated reduction of polymer-soluble silver(I) complexes. Polyamic acid solutions are doped with silver(I) acetate and solubilizing agents. Thermally curing the silver(I) doped resins leads to flexible. metallized films which have reflectivities as high as 100%. abrasion-resistant surfaces. thermal stability and, in some cases, electrical conductivity, rendering them useful for space applications.
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Southward, Robin E., Thompson, David W., St.Clair, Anne K., Stoakley, Diane M.. 2000-02-01. Reflective Silvered Polyimide Films Via In Situ Thermal Reduction Silver (I) Complexes. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20000045698
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