Polyamide: Preparation, Properties, Types, Advantages, Disadvantages, and Applications
Introduction Polyamides are polymers formed by the reaction between carboxylic acids and amines, producing a chain linked by amide (-CO-NH-) bonds. These polymers can be naturally occurring, such as proteins, or synthetically produced, like nylon. Polyamides were first commercialized by the American company DuPont in 1938. Natural polyamides include wool and silk, while synthetic types … Read more
