Starch-based polymeric materials and nanocomposites : chemistry, processing, and applications

In 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. Starch-Based Polymeric Materials and Nanocomposites: Chemistry, Processing, and Applications presents the latest developments in starch chemistry, rheology, starch derivatives, starch-based nanocomposites, and their applications. Topics discussed include: The chemistry, microstructure, processing, and enzymatic degradation of starch The impo. Read more... Content: Front Cover; Contents; Preface; Editors; Contributors; Chapter 1: Introduction: Starch as Biopolymer and Nanocomposite; Chapter 2: Starch: Chemistry, Microstructure, Processing, and Enzymatic Degradation; Chapter 3: Starch as Gelling Agent; Chapter 4: Plasticized Starch; Chapter 5: Rheological and Thermal Properties of Starch and Starch-Based Biopolymers; Chapter 6: Modification of Biodegradable Polymers through Reactive Extrusion-I; Chapter 7: Modification of Biodegradable Polymers through Reactive Extrusion-II. Abstract: In 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. Starch-Based Polymeric Materials and Nanocomposites: Chemistry, Processing, and Applications presents the latest developments in starch chemistry, rheology, starch derivatives, starch-based nanocomposites, and their applications. Topics discussed include: The chemistry, microstructure, processing, and enzymatic degradation of starch The impo