Polysaccharides and proteins are important macromolecules for developing hydrogels
devoted to biomedical applications. Chemical hydrogels offer chemical, mechanical, and …

The production of sustainable food packaging from renewable sources represents a
prominent alternative to the use of petrochemical-based plastics. For example, starch …

The functional and tableting properties of barnyard millet starch (Echinochloa esculenta)
were investigated in its native (alkali-treated) and chemically modified (phosphorylated) …

Legumes have gained increased dietary importance in recent years due to their recognized
health benefits. Recent plant protein revolution has elevated legumes to the forefront from …

Starch is one of the most common biodegradable polymers found in nature, and it is widely
utilized in the food and beverage, bioplastic industry, paper industry, textile, and biofuel …

Resistant starch (RS) has become a popular topic of research in recent years. Most scholars
believe that there are 5 types of RS. However, accumulating evidence indicates that in …

Starch derivatives are versatile compounds that are widely used in the pharmaceutical
industry. This article reviews the advances in the research on hydrophilic and hydrophobic …

The accumulation of high amounts of petro-based plastics is a growing environmental
devastation issue, leading to the urgent need to innovate eco-safe packaging materials at an …

The increased consumption and incorrect discharge of non-biodegradable plastics is
increasingly concerning. The search for biodegradable plastics has grown, with starch films …

Abstract Development of new food packaging materials is crucial to reduce the use of single-
use plastics and to limit their destructive impact on the environment. Polysaccharides …