Starch in the Bioeconomy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780367630416)

Starch is the most widespread and abundant reserve carbohydrate in plants and is unique in that it can be used for the production of food, materials in bio-based products, and energy. Starch in the Bioeconomy covers the structure, biosynthesis, biodegradation, properties, and applications of starch in the context of the bioeconomy. The book

• Describes the present state of cognition of the starch granule
• Discusses physicochemical aspects and digestibility
• Considers physical, chemical, and biochemical processes to yield a variety of starch substrates
• Examines starch-based products including bioethanol, plastics, and composites and their use in various sectors including food, materials and energy
• Covers the valorization of starch as a pillar of the bioeconomy

The book is aimed at researchers and industry professionals focused on the development of starch science, technology, and economics. Built on a reliable and well-documented base of information, the book presents the paths that remain to be taken to decipher this still mysterious resource that has contributed so much to the rise of humanity.