6. POLYESTERAMIDES
Introduction:
-Structure of Polyesteramides- Polyesteramides are group of biodegradable polymer that covers both specialties in the biomedical field and commodity applications. These polymers have amide and ester groups on their chemical structure which give good thermal and mechanical properties. Polyesteramides are polymers with hydrolysable backbones which able to biodegrade under particular conditions. Strong hydrogen bonding interactions between amide groups back up some typical weakness of aliphatic polyester. The properties of polymer like hydrophilic or hydrophobic ratio and biodegradability easily adjusted.
Synthesis of Polyesteramides:
Polyesteramides can be prepared from different monomers and lead to random, blocky and ordered microstructures. The monomers of the polyesteramides are esters and amide bonds linked to each other, which have good vulnerability for
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