The effect of the organoclay content on the toughness of a rubbery modified amorphous polyamide (aPA)/organoclay-based nanocomposite was studied by changing the modifier (maleic anhydride) content.

This article was updated on 5 th Feb 2020 by Clare Kiernan. Polyamide 6 (PA 6) is a thermoplastic and was created as an alternative to the patented Nylon 6/6. It is a semi-crystalline polymer and has ...

Backsheet manufacturer Tomark-Worthen LLC has developed a new polyamide backsheet under the U.S. Department of Energy’s Sunshot initiative. The product is based on a novel polyamide-ionomer alloy ...

It is therefore crucial to maintain the quality of raw materials and processing conditions so that the final material properties of polyamide are suitable for these applications. Polyamide chains ...