Development of Starch-Based Materials Using Current Modification Techniques and Their Applications: A Review

Sumedha M. Amaraweera; Chamila Gunathilake; Oneesha H. P. Gunawardene; Nimasha M. L. Fernando; Drashana B. Wanninayaka; Rohan S. Dassanayake; Suranga M. Rajapaksha; Asanga Manamperi; Chakrawarthige A. N. Fernando; Asela K. Kulatunga; Aruna Manipura

doi:10.3390/molecules26226880

Molecules (Nov 2021)

Development of Starch-Based Materials Using Current Modification Techniques and Their Applications: A Review

Sumedha M. Amaraweera,
Chamila Gunathilake,
Oneesha H. P. Gunawardene,
Nimasha M. L. Fernando,
Drashana B. Wanninayaka,
Rohan S. Dassanayake,
Suranga M. Rajapaksha,
Asanga Manamperi,
Chakrawarthige A. N. Fernando,
Asela K. Kulatunga,
Aruna Manipura

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Sumedha M. Amaraweera: Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
Chamila Gunathilake: Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
Oneesha H. P. Gunawardene: Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
Nimasha M. L. Fernando: Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
Drashana B. Wanninayaka: Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
Rohan S. Dassanayake: Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Homagama 10200, Sri Lanka
Suranga M. Rajapaksha: Department of Materials and Mechanical Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Homagama 10200, Sri Lanka
Asanga Manamperi: Materials Engineering Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA
Chakrawarthige A. N. Fernando: Department of Material & Nanoscience Technology, Faculty of Technology, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya 60200, Sri Lanka
Asela K. Kulatunga: Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka
Aruna Manipura: Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya 20400, Sri Lanka

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26226880
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 26, no. 22
p. 6880

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Starch is one of the most common biodegradable polymers found in nature, and it is widely utilized in the food and beverage, bioplastic industry, paper industry, textile, and biofuel industries. Starch has received significant attention due to its environmental benignity, easy fabrication, relative abundance, non-toxicity, and biodegradability. However, native starch cannot be directly used due to its poor thermo-mechanical properties and higher water absorptivity. Therefore, native starch needs to be modified before its use. Major starch modification techniques include genetic, enzymatic, physical, and chemical. Among those, chemical modification techniques are widely employed in industries. This review presents comprehensive coverage of chemical starch modification techniques and genetic, enzymatic, and physical methods developed over the past few years. In addition, the current applications of chemically modified starch in the fields of packaging, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, superabsorbent and wastewater treatment have also been discussed.

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ISSN: 1420-3049 (Online)
Publisher: MDPI AG
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Science: Chemistry: Organic chemistry
Website: http://www.mdpi.com/journal/molecules

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