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1 online resource |
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This book focuses on starch polymers including starch genetics, biotechnological and chemical modification, nanostructures, processing, characterization, properties and applications. This books topic is in a cutting edge and emerging technology area of biomaterials, nanomaterials and renewable materials, and will involve international experts in diverse fields from genetic engineering to applications. Focuses on cutting edge applications of starch polymers, including starch genetics and RheologyContains working examples and provides real problems and solutions in the area of biomaterials, nanomaterials, and renewable materialsProvides systematic and in-depth coverage and critical assessment of all starch properties and applications from top scientists in the industry. |
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Print version record. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Front Cover; Starch Polymers: From Genetic Engineering to Green Applications; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Acknowledgments; Preface; Introduction; Part I: Introduction; Chapter 1: Starch Polymers: From the Field to Industrial Products; 1. Introduction; 2. Starch Sources; 3. Starch Production and Main Outputs; 3.1. Starch Production and Main Outputs in the World; 3.2. Starch Production in Europe; 4. Starch Modification; 4.1. From Native to Plasticized Starch; 4.1.1. Biotechnological, Chemical, and Physical Modifications of Starch. |
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5. Nonfood Starch Polymer Material Applications5.1. Paper and Board Processing; 5.2. Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetic Applications; 5.3. Textile Applications; 5.4. Chemicals Product Applications; 5.4.1. Biodegradable Materials for Short-Term Applications; 6. Conclusions; References; Part II: Starch Genetics; Chapter 2: Genetically Modified Starch: State of Art and Perspectives; 1. Introduction; 2. Modification of Starch Quality; 3. Starch Modification to Lower Amylose Content; 4. Starch Modification to Elevate Amylose Content; 5. Modifying Starch Quantity in Storage Tissues. |
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6. Modifying Starch Granule Size7. New Methods for Gene Modification to Alter Starch Biosynthesis; 8. Conclusions; References; Chapter 3: ``Structure-Property Relationships of Genetically Modified Starch; 1. Introduction; 2. Novel Starch Materials; 3. Macromolecular Properties; 3.1. Macromolecular Properties of Maize Starch Varieties; 3.2. Macromolecular Properties of Barley Starch Varieties; 3.3. Macromolecular Properties of Wheat Starch Varieties; 3.4. Macromolecular Properties of Commercial Starches; 4. Granular Properties; 4.1. Granular Properties of Maize Starch Varieties. |
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4.2. Granular Properties of Barley Starch Varieties4.3. Granular Properties of Wheat Starch Varieties; 4.4. Granular Properties of Commercial Starches; 5. Thermal Properties; 5.1. Thermal Properties of Maize Starch Varieties; 5.2. Thermal Properties of Barley Starch Varieties; 5.3. Thermal Properties of Wheat Starch Varieties; 5.4. Thermal Properties of Commercial Starches; 6. Overall Structure-Property Relationships; 6.1. Starch: From Synthesis to Macromolecules; 6.2. From Starch Macromolecules to Their Granular Properties. |
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6.3. The Relationships Between Starch Structure and Thermal Properties6.3.1. MTDSC Gelatinization Thermal Properties; 6.3.2. Swelling Power; 6.3.3. Starch Pasting Properties; 7. Conclusions; References; Part III: Novel Starch Modified by Biotechnology; Chapter 4: Starch Modification by Biotechnology: State of Art and Perspectives; 1. Introduction; 2. Starch Biosynthesis and Mutants in the Starch Biosynthetic Pathway; 2.1. Initiation of Starch Biosynthesis; 2.2. Chain Elongation; 2.3. Formation of Branch Points; 3. Starch Degradation and Mutants in the Starch Breakdown. |
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Polymers.
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Starch.
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Polymères.
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polymers.
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Polymers
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Starch
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Stärke
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Polymere
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Biopolymere
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Polysaccharide
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| Added Author |
Halley, Peter J.
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Avérous, Luc.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9781306498654 |
| ISBN |
1306498651 (electronic bk.) |
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9781306498654 (electronic bk.) |
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9780444537317 |
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0444537317 |
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9780444537300 |
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0444537309 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000055961454 |
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AU@ 000062546983 |
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CHBIS 010126809 |
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CHDSB 006253946 |
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CHNEW 001011975 |
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CHVBK 319435083 |
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DEBBG BV042299980 |
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DEBSZ 406904855 |
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DEBSZ 431651434 |
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