Overview

Starch is the second most abundant natural polymer. Due to its unique physical and chemical properties, starch polymer is increasingly viewed as a potential sustainable alternative to many petroleum chemicals. This book provides a dedicated and in-depth reference on starch based biopolymers. It is the first reference to bring together essential information on the Chemistry, Processing and Applications of starch based biopolymers and nanocomposites. The text addresses processing and application challenges relevant polymer industry. In addition, the authors deliver insight into the current state of art and emerging starch based biopolymer processing technologies.

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Author:   Jasim Ahmed ,  Brijesh K. Tiwari (Manchester Metropolitan University, UK) ,  Syed H. Imam (USDA/ARS, Albany, California, USA) ,  M.A. Rao (Cornell University, Geneva, New York, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.884kg
ISBN:  

9781439851166

ISBN 10:   1439851166
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   04 April 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction—Starch as Biopolymer and Nanocomposite. Starch: Chemistry, Microstructure, Processing, and Enzymatic Degradation. Starch as Gelling Agent. Plasticized Starch. Rheological and Thermal Properties of Starch and Starch-Based Biopolymers. Modification of Biodegradable Polymers through Reactive Extrusion-I. Modification of Biodegradable Polymers through Reactive Extrusion-II. Starch-Derived Cyclodextrins and Its Future in Food Biopolymer Industry. Functional and Physicochemical Properties of Cyclodextrins. Introduction of Starch into Plastic Films: Advent of Starch in Plastics. Starch-Based Edible Films and Coatings. Starch as a Feedstock for Bioproducts and Packaging. Chemometric Analysis of Multicomponent Biodegradable Plastics by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry: The R-Matrix Method. Starch Polymer as Advanced Material for Industrial and Consumer Products. Recent Progress in Starch-Based Biodegradable Hybrids and Nanomaterials. Mechanical, Rheological, and Thermal Properties of Starch-Based Nanocomposites. Starch Nanocomposites and Nanoparticles: Biomedical Applications. Application of Life Cycle Assessment for Starch and Starch Blends. Index.

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Jasim Ahmed is Head of the Biopolymer Division of Polymer Source Inc., a research company in Dorval, Montreal, Canada. Brijesh Tiwari is a faculty member at University College Dublin, Ireland. Syed H. Imam and M.A. Rao are with the United States Department of Agriculture, Albany, California.

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