Photo-oxidation induced polycondensation (POP) resin consisting of furan-su
bstituted polyimide and fullerene C-60 has been applied to the heat-resista
nt photosensitive polymer. The properties of the POP polyimide in terms of
curing behavior and thermostability were studied. The results showed that t
he photosensitivity of the POP polyimide depended on the post-exposure baki
ng (PEB) which enhanced the curing rate of it. It showed excellent thermost
ability; the 5 % weight toss temperature of it reached higher than 370 degr
eesC even without high temperature annealing.