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With growing environmental concerns and rising consumer demand for sustainable alternatives, industries are increasingly shifting towards eco-friendly materials. Traditional petroleum-based plastics are being re-evaluated due to their harmful ecological footprint, leading to a surge of interest in biopolymers. Among these, starch-based bioplastics have emerged as a promising solution due to their biodegradability, renewability, and reduced environmental impact. As the urgency for greener materials intensifies, there is a pressing need for comprehensive resources that explore both conventional and novel approaches to bioplastic development.
Unconventional Starch Sources for Sustainable Bioplastics addresses this need by offering in-depth insights into the latest advancements in starch-based bioplastics, with a unique focus on underutilized and non-traditional starch sources. Going beyond common crops, the book explores innovative materials such as marine, seaweeds, underutilized seeds, stem, tubers and industrial byproducts. It examines starch extraction techniques, processing methods, challenges in scalability, and the environmental implications of these alternatives. This book illustrates how these novel materials are being integrated into sectors such as packaging, agriculture, and biomedicine. Bridging scientific principles with practical applications, this book serves as a vital guide for researchers and students, as well as professionals in biopolymers, materials science, environmental science, food science, and related disciplines contributing meaningfully to the global pursuit of sustainable solutions.
Contents
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
