Background Polysaccharides as biologically essential macromolecules widely exist in
plants, animals, and microorganisms. In food industries, they are often used to change …

Starch is, after cellulose, the most abundant organic compound in nature. Modification of
starch is carried out to enhance the positive attributes and to eliminate the shortcomings of …

Engineering applications of synthetic polymers are widespread due to their availability,
processability, low density, and diversity of mechanical properties (Figure 1a). Despite their …

As a green, nonthermal, and innovative technology, ultrasonication generates acoustic
cavitation in an aqueous medium, developing physical forces that affect the starch chemistry …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of power ultrasound intensity (PUS, 2.39,
6.23, 11.32 and 20.96 W cm− 2) and treatment time (30, 60, 90 and 120 min) on the …

There has been a rapid growth in research and innovation of bio-based adhesives in the
engineered wood product industry. This article reviews the recent research published over …

Although ultrasound has proven to be a very effective innovative technique of food
processing, being applicable to many processes for instance in the emulsification …

In this study, the impact of ultrasound irradiation on the structural characteristics and
antioxidant properties of yellow tea polysaccharides with different molecular weights (Mw) …

Bio-based adhesives have shown promise in the engineered wood products industry, and
there is a substantial growth of research on bio-based bonding agents. Wood is a renewable …

Highlights•Impact of ultrasound on diverse aspects of starch reviewed.•Structure–property
relations discussed.•Directions to better utilize ultrasound for starch applications suggested …