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nylon
Also known as nylons
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AI overview
Nylon is a synthetic plastic material made from chemicals rather than natural sources, known for its strength and durability. It is widely used in products like fabrics, fibers, and manufactured goods because it can be molded into different forms and resists wear and damage.
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Research
16,759 papers- [Nylon sutures].La Presse medicale · 1950JOLY H
- Structural and functional characterization of nylon hydrolases.Methods in enzymology · 2021Negoro S, Kato DI, Ohki T et al.DOI: 10.1016/bs.mie.2020.11.004
- Nylon dermatitis.The New England journal of medicine · 1960MORRIS GEDOI: 10.1056/NEJM196007072630108
- Microbial and Enzymatic Degradation of Nylon: Mechanisms, Diversity, and Biotechnological Application.ReviewJournal of microbiology and biotechnology · 2026Jung SY, Kim MS, Yun SD et al.DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2604.04057
- Nylon bone suture.Surgery · 1945ROWE MJ
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Article
28 sectionsContents
- History
- DuPont and the invention of nylon
- Early marketing strategies
- Production of nylon fabric
- Introduction of nylon blends
- Etymology
- Longer-term popularity
- Chemistry
- Types
- Nylon 66 and related heteropolymers
- Nylon 6 and related homopolymers
- Nylon 1,6
- Copolymers
- Blends
- Crystallinity
- Environmental impact
- Properties
- Uses
- Fibers
- Molds and resins
- Food packaging
- Filaments
- Other forms
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
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Nylon is a family of synthetic polymers characterized by amide linkages, typically connecting aliphatic or semi-aromatic groups.