Polyamide

A polyamide is a polymer made of amides which are joined by peptide bonds. Examples for polyamides that occur naturally are proteins, such as wool and silk. It is also possible to artificially produce polyamides, one growth-step at a time. Examples for artificially-made polyamides are nylons, aramids and Sodium poly(aspartate).

Polyamide Media

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  The reaction of two amino acids. Many of these reactions produce long chain proteins

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  The reaction of 1,4-phenyl-diamine (para-phenylenediamine) and terephthaloyl chloride to produce an aramid

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  Synthesis of Nylon 1,6 from adiponitrile, formaldehyde, and water using sulfuric acid as a catalyst