Abstract
Copolymers based on dicyclopentadiene and maleic anhydride have been reacted with several aromatic amines (typical polymer-analogous reaction) to obtain the corresponding amides, and subsequently imides. An appropriate procedure has been established and the conversion has been appreciated. All the products have been characterized from the structural point of view, as well as by measuring the improved thermal properties. Keywords: dicyclopentadiene; maleic anhydride; polymer-analogous reaction; thermal properties