Role of Carboxylic Acid-Functionalized MWCNTs in Potentially Biodegradable Poly(Amide–Imide) Nanocomposites Based on N,N′-(Pyromellitoyl)-bis-S-valine: Preparation, Thermal and Morphological Properties

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