{"product_id":"9781138198623","title":"Starch-Based Polymeric Materials and Nanocomposites Chemistry, Processing, and Applications","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStarch-Based Polymeric Materials and Nanocomposites\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChemistry, Processing, and Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJasim Ahmed | Brijesh K. Tiwari | Syed H. Imam | M.A. Rao\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Textiles \u0026amp; Polymers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eTopics discussed include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe chemistry, microstructure, processing, and enzymatic degradation of starch\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe importance and role of starch as a gelling agent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlasticization and the role of plasticizers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVarious rheological techniques applied to starch-related products and the characteristics of starch dispersions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolymeric aspects of reactive extrusion (REX) and its use on starch and other biopolymers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCyclodextrins (CDs) and their industrial applications, and CD-based supramole and polymers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe potential of starch in food packaging, edible packaging, feedstock for bioproducts, and industrial and consumer products\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe theoretical basis and derivation of the mathematical model for multicomponent systems and its solution algorithm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also explores recent progress in biodegradable starch-based hybrids and nanomaterials and the incorporation of nanoparticles in starches to enhance their mechanical and thermal properties. The book concludes by discussing the use of biopolymeric nanoparticles (BNPs) in drug delivery and life cycle assessment (LCA) of starch-based polymeric materials for packaging and allied applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith contributions from leading experts in academia and industry, this volume demonstrates the versatility of starch and its potential in a variety of applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Jasim Ahmed’s\u003c\/strong\u003e research interests include food product development, food rheology and structure, novel food processing, and the thermal behavior of foods. His current focus is on bionanocomposites and application to food packaging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Brijesh Tiwari’s \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003emain research accomplishments are in the areas of novel food processing and preservation technologies, grain processing, and mathematical modeling of food processes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Syed H. Imam \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003econducts research to enhance the utilization of agriculturally derived renewable polymers for nonfood applications as an alternative to petroleum chemicals and provides fundamental knowledge in the development of polymer-based materials of tailored properties. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. M.A. Rao’s \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003emain research interest is in rheological properties of foods: principles, measurement, and applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 October 2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRC Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRC Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781138198623\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e416\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63534422524044,"sku":"9781138198623","price":131.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781138198623","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}