Polyesteramide
Synthetic polymer with unique physical and biodegradable properties
Polyesteramides are a class of synthetic polymers connected by ester and amide bonds.[1]
Types
Common polyesteramides can be separated in to two different types.[2]
Nylon-type
According to Rainer Höfer, nylon-type polyesteramides can be synthesized through the polymerisation of caprolactam or caprolactone, or through polycondensation of synthetic alcohols like 1,4-butanediol. Nylon-type polyesteramides have been investigated for their use in drug delivery systems and smart materials.[2]
Oil-based
Höfer described oil-based polyesteramides as "products of a fatty acid alkanolamide with a dicarboxylic acid (anhydride) such as terephthalic acid or pthalic acid anhydride". These polyesteramides are often manufactured from regional vegetable oils including neem oil.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Winnacker, Malte; Rieger, Bernhard (22 November 2016). "Poly(ester amide)s: recent insights into synthesis, stability and biomedical applications". Polymer Chemistry. 7 (46): 7039–7046. doi:10.1039/C6PY01783E.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Höfer, Rainer (11 November 2022). Renewable Resources for Surface Coatings, Inks and Adhesives. Royal Society of Chemistry. p. 173. ISBN 978-1-83916-130-8.