Unconventional Starch Sources for Sustainable Bioplastics [Hardcover]

1. Introduction to Starch-Based Bioplastics? 2. Unconventional Sources of Starch in Bioplastics? 3. Starch from Industrial and Agricultural Byproducts? 4. Roots, Tubers, and Bulbs: Beyond the Usual Suspects? 5. Preparation, structural evaluation, and potential applications of cornstarch biodegradable plastics? 6. Yam-starch based biodegradable bioplastic film? 7. Lotus Stem Starch: Composition, Properties, and Potential Applications? 8. Fruit Wastes as Promising Sources of Starch? 9.? Starch-Based Bioplastic from Jackfruit Seed? 10. Unlocking the Potential of Plantain Starch: Extraction, Properties, and Applications? 11. Utilization of Mango Seed Starch in the Manufacture of Polyester-Based Bioplastics? 12. Unveiling the Potential of Litchi Seed Starch? 13. Millet Starch: A Comprehensive Study on its Structure, Functionality, and Industrial Potential? 14. Utilization of sago starch for biodegradable plastics? 15. Marine-Derived Biopolymers as Potential Bioplastics in Food Sectors? 16. Life Cycle Assessment and Applications of Starch-Based Biopolymers towards net-zero carbon bioeconomy

This book ventures beyond the boundaries of traditional sources for producing bioplastics, navigating through the alternatives of aquatic plants, fungi, sea weeds, underutilized seeds, and industrial byproducts. It is suited for researchers and students, as well as professionals in biopolymers, materials science, and related disciplines.

Dr. Pinki Saini is presently working as Associate Professor at Centre of Food Technology, University of Allahabad. She completed degree of M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology in 2005 and Ph.D. in 2008 from G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. She has 16 years of teaching and 18 years of research experience. She has supervised 6 Ph.D. thesis and 45 M.Sc. Dissertation. She has published more than 75 research/review papers in peer reviewed journals and conferences.l£ç