Preparation and Characterization of Aminopropylsilatrane Endcapped Polyimide Films

γ-Aminopropylsilatrane (APS)/γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) end capped polyimide films were prepared by thermal imidization method. Polyamic acid (PAA) was prepared by the reaction of 4,4′-oxydianiline (ODA) with 4,4′-oxydipthalicdianhydride (ODPA) using dimethylacetamide (DMAc) as solvent. The end group of prepared PAA was capped by different percentage of APS/APTES. The polyimide films were characterized by different advanced instrumental techniques for chemical/physical properties. APS end capped PI films show better thermal and mechanical properties and air permeability than APTES end capped polyimide films.