Starch-based blends, composites and nanocomposites / edited by Visakh P. M., Long Yu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Visakh P M

Contributor:

P. M., Visakh, editor.

Yu, Long, editor.

Series:

RSC green chemistry series ; 37.

RSC Green Chemistry, 1757-7039 ; 37

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biopolymers.

Nanocomposites (Materials).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (458 p.)

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, England : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A comprehensive overview of recent developments in starch-based materials, ideal for students and researchers working in bio-based and biodegradable polymers and composites.

Contents:

Cover; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Starch: State-of-the-Art, New Challenges and Opportunities; 1.1 Starch: Introduction and Structure-Property Relationships; 1.2 Preparation and Characterization of Starch Nanocrystals; 1.3 Natural Fibre-reinforced Thermoplastic Starch Composites; 1.4 Applications of Starch Nanocrystal-based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites; 1.5 Chemically Modified Thermoplastic Starches; 1.6 Outstanding Features of Starch-based Hydrogel Nanocomposites; 1.7 Starch-based Blends; 1.8 Fracture and Failure of Starch-based Composites

1.9 Application of Starch Nanocomposites in the Food Industry1.10 Effect of Additives on the Properties of Starch; References; Chapter 2 Starch: Introduction and Structure-Property Relationships; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Starch Structure; 2.2.1 Starch Molecular Structure; 2.2.2 Minor Components in Starch Granules; 2.3 Starch Functionalities; 2.3.1 Phase Transition of Starch; 2.3.2 Starch in Limited Water Systems; 2.3.3 Glass Transition in Starch; 2.4 Starch-Lipid Complexes; 2.5 Starch Hydrolysis; 2.5.1 Acid Hydrolysis; 2.5.2 Starch Digestive Enzymes; 2.5.3 Human Digestive System

2.5.4 Starch Digestibility2.6 Modification of Starch; 2.6.1 Chemical Modification; 2.6.2 Physical Modification; 2.6.3 Enzymatic Modification; 2.6.4 Genetic/Biotechnological Modification; 2.7 Industrial Production of Starch and its Uses; 2.7.1 Industrial Production of Starch; 2.7.2 Utilization of Starches; References; Chapter 3 Preparation and Characterization of Starch Nanocrystals; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Starch; 3.3 Synthesis of Starch Nanocrystals; 3.3.1 Preparation Protocols; 3.3.2 Acid Hydrolysis; 3.3.3 Chemical Modification; 3.4 Characterization of Starch Nanocrystals

3.4.1 Mechanical Characteristics3.4.2 Barrier Properties; 3.4.3 Swelling Characteristics; 3.4.4 Thermal Properties; 3.4.5 Morphological Characteristics; 3.4.6 Emulsification Characteristics; 3.4.7 Crystallinity Characteristics; 3.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 Natural Fibre-reinforced Thermoplastic Starch Composites; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Natural Fibres; 4.2.1 Introduction; 4.2.2 Natural Fibre Composites; 4.2.3 Preparation of Natural Fibres; 4.2.4 Characterization of Natural Fibres; 4.2.5 Treatment of Natural Fibres; 4.2.6 Advances in Natural Fibres: Nanotechnology

4.2.7 Sources of Nanocellulose4.2.8 Preparation of Nanocellulose; 4.3 Starch; 4.3.1 Introduction; 4.3.2 Preparation of Starch; 4.3.3 Characterization of Starch; 4.4 Thermoplastic Starch (TPS); 4.4.1 Introduction; 4.4.2 Characterization of TPS; 4.5 Natural Fibre-reinforced Thermoplastic Starch Composites (NFTPSs); 4.5.1 Introduction; 4.5.2 Characterization of NFTPSs; 4.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5 Applications of Starch Nanocrystal-based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Preparation of Starch Nanocrystals; 5.3 Composites; 5.3.1 Preparation of Composites

5.3.2 Techniques for Characterizing Composites

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781523101962

1523101962

9781782622796

1782622799