Starch is a biopolymer with outstanding economic and environmentally friendly attributes
which has driven technological innovations to enhance its applications in food and non-food …

The commercial marketability of polylactic acid (PLA) food packaging films is limited by their
poor ductility and biodegradation ability. To address these challenges, a high-DS amylose …

hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) can be widely converted into value-added chemicals and fuels
production. Herein, we reported a sustainable and efficient approach for synthesizing HMF …

The production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from cellulose reserves is gaining attention
as a value-added platform chemical, while achieving the desired HMF yield remains a …

Agar is modified by chemical methods to improve its functional properties and meet the
increasing demand of the market. Some of the functional properties of agar are improved …

Due to its safety and palatability, the citric acid crosslinking modification is an excellent way
to modify the properties of starch gels. However, the application of this method is restricted …

Starch maleate/polylactic acid blends could replace polyethylene terephthalate in food
packaging films. These films, however, are not acceptable for commercial use due to their …

Starch-based wood adhesives are widely used as environmentally friendly and
formaldehyde-free alternatives in the manufacturing of wood products. However, their poor …

Citric acid (CA) is a green and safe food-grade crosslinking agent for starch, but its high
crosslinking temperature limits its application. In this study, a “one-step” extrusion …

Ionic liquids (IL) have emerged as the potential class of solvents for various chemical
processes and reactions, including gelatinization and chemical modification of starch …