{"product_id":"starchbased-polymeric-materials-and-nanocomposites-9781439851166","title":"StarchBased Polymeric Materials and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, much attention has been focused on biodegradable polymers from renewable resources. Due to its availability and low cost, starch is a promising candidate among biopolymers for use in biodegradable packaging materials and for other purposes. \u003cstrong\u003eStarch-Based Polymeric Materials and Nanocomposites: Chemistry, Processing, and Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the latest developments in starch chemistry, rheology, starch derivatives, starch-based nanocomposites, and their applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTopics discussed include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chemistry, microstructure, processing, and enzymatic degradation of starch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance and role of starch as a gelling agent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlasticization and the role of plasticizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious rheological techniques applied to starch-related products and the characteristics of starch dispersions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolymeric aspects of reactive extrusion (REX) and its use on starch and other biopolymers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCyclodextrins \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction—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.\u003cbr\u003eRecent 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408297533783,"sku":"9781439851166","price":237.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781439851166.jpg?v=1730502334","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/starchbased-polymeric-materials-and-nanocomposites-9781439851166","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}