Applied’s core NeXolve polymer product line are clear and colorless polyimides. We specialize in three varieties of colorless polyimides that can be tailored to meet demanding applications in space structures, thermal insulation, electronics, industrial tapes, advanced composites, and more.
NeXolve CP1 provides superior physical and electrical properties over a wide temperature range and harsh environments. This fluorinated polyimide can be dissolved in various solvents, including MIBK, DMF, THF, and others, for casting and spray application and can be cured at low temperatures.
NeXolve CP1 has superior UV resistance and higher transparency than competing polyimide materials which makes it ideal for long-duration, space-based applications where transparency is critical. CP1 has been qualified for a 10-year life in geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO).
For applications requiring transparency, other polyimides absorb too much solar energy. Materials that do have similar transparency to NeXolve CP1 degrade more rapidly in the harsh environment of space. It is available as a film, liquid resin, or in powder form.
CORIN® XLS Polyimide combines polyimide and nanocomposite technologies to deliver unsurpassed levels of optical clarity, oxidative and solar radiation exposure stability. CORIN® XLS Polyimide received the prestigious R&D 100 Award in 2008, recognizing it as one of the most important inventions of the year.
CORIN® XLS Polyimide is a fluorinated polyimide nanocomposite that offers the highest atomic oxygen (AO) durability and highest light transmission of all the NeXolve colorless polyimides, making it an ideal lightweight substitute material for glass used in space PV arrays in low earth orbit (LEO). With a glass transition temperature in excess of 250°C it is durable in high-temperature environments.
CORIN® XLS Polyimide can be processed with organic solvents for spray, dip, or casting application.
Novaclear® Polyimide is a transparent colorless polyimide similar to NeXolve CP1 but with a higher temperature stability with a glass transition temperature exceeding 330°C.
NovaClear® has a low yellowness index and combined with a high glass transition temperature makes this material suitable for use in applications with high temperature and transparency requirements. It is available as a film, liquid resin, or in powder form.
Liquid NovaClear® resin can be direct coated onto many substrates; however, unlike traditional polyimide resins, no high temperature cure is required for this material. NovaClear® can be custom formulated with pigments, dyes, and many other additive chemistries to meet the needs of many applications.