Cyclohexane oxidation to adipic acid, a nylon precursor, is one compelling candidate for an electrochemical approach to process intensification. 30% of nylon is currently produced from ...

Adipic acid, a fundamental component in the manufacture of chemical fibers, nylon 66, engineering plastics, and various ...

Not all plastic is created equal, though. Some plastics are single-used and only meant to hold sugary beverages. Other kinds are so durable we trust them to help transport humans beyond the ...

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By 1934, Carothers had a promising development: He combined the chemicals amine, hexamethylene diamine, and adipic acid. It created fibers! But they were weak. They had formed by the polymerizing ...