Starch-based polymers have emerged as a sustainable alternative ... Recent advances focus on tailoring the chemical structure of starch, thereby improving its paste stability, fibre adhesion ...

A novel biocompatible and biodegradable microgel system has been developed for controlled uptake and release of especially proteins. It contains TEMPO-oxidized potato starch polymers, which are ...

Aussie researchers are at the vanguard of scientists worldwide solving the global environmental crisis created by plastic ...

The monomers pictured below illustrate this concept. The process for connecting the segments together to form a polymer is called polymerization. Depending on the structure of the monomer and on the ...

To determine the temperature dependence of the mutual solubility of a polymer and a solvent, the Gibbs free energy of mixing (ΔG mix) is considered that is expressed by the following relation ...

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Starches polymeric films offer several advantages for the replacement of synthetic polymers due to their biodegradability, non-toxicity, availability and low cost. However, the high biodegradation ...

Carbohydrates were instrumental in forging my career. They have also helped in igniting an interest in chemistry in ...

Innovations in packaging are cutting waste, preserving products, and paving the way for a more sustainable future.

The fertilizer additive market has long been dominated by traditional chemical enhancers that improve fertilizer efficiency ...