Hongsheng Liu

TL;DR: In this article, a review of the thermal processing of starch-based polymers is presented, including both fundamental science such as microstructure, phase transition and rheology, as well as processing techniques, conditions and formulations.

TL;DR: Gelatinization behaviours of cornstarch with different amylose/amylopectin content (waxy: 0/100, maize: 23/77, Gelose 50: 50/50 and Gelose 80: 80/20) were systematically studied by DSC using stainless steel high pressure pan as functions of water content (9-75%) and temperature (0-200 °C) as discussed by the authors.

TL;DR: The potential of this new slow-release fertilizer system for improving the effectiveness of fertilizers is demonstrated, and in particular, those with potato starch-SAP coating exhibited a steady release behavior for a period longer than 96h.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors reviewed the thermal degradation and stability of starch and starch-based materials, including both fundamental sciences such as detecting techniques, the effect of amylose/amylopectin content in starches and starches modifications, as well as their effect of different processing environments, such as an open or sealed system, and shearless or shear stress conditions.

TL;DR: A review of the recent development of starch-based materials, including both fundamental and application researches, can be found in this article, where the authors consider safety issues regarding any additives for food packaging applications.