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A comprehensive review on starch: Structure, modification, and applications in slow/controlled-release fertilizers in agriculture

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Effect of hydrogel composite reinforced with natural char nanoparticles on improvement of soil biological properties and the growth of water deficit-stressed tomato plant

Sahar Nassaj-Bokharaei et al.

Summary: The study found that the hydrogel-nano natural char composite can mitigate the negative effects of water-deficit stress on tomato growth and development, improving growth, nutrition levels, soil respiration rate, and microbial population size. The use of this composite can be a successful method to maintain soil moisture content, plant nutrients, and soil microbial activity in the tomato growing medium.

ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Property improvement of biodegradable citric acid-crosslinked rice starch films by calcium oxide

Kittichai Sornsumdaeng et al.

Summary: In this study, rice starch film was crosslinked with citric acid and modified with different contents of calcium oxide to improve its packaging applications. The combination of citric acid and calcium oxide resulted in decreased swelling and moisture uptake, increased stiffness, and enhanced antibacterial activity. The film added with 5 wt% calcium oxide showed the highest stiffness and antibacterial activity, demonstrating the potential for improved properties in packaging materials.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Controlled release fertilizer: A review on developments, applications and potential in agriculture

Pravin Vejan et al.

Summary: CRF plays a crucial role in sustainable agriculture, but faces challenges in commercial practices such as high cost, low efficiency, and coatings mainly composed of synthetic polymers. However, using polymers derived from renewable and biodegradable sources as coating material for CRF has great potential.

JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE (2021)

Review Plant Sciences

Controlled Release Fertilizers: A Review on Coating Materials and Mechanism of Release

Dora Lawrencia et al.

Summary: The rising global population is expected to increase the demand for nitrogen fertilizers, with controlled release fertilizers emerging as a potential solution. However, challenges such as tailing effect and high materials cost are hindering the widespread application of CRF in agriculture. This review discusses issues related to conventional fertilizers and CRFs, comparing different raw materials and preparation methods while also examining factors affecting release rate and modeling approaches.

PLANTS-BASEL (2021)

Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Application of biochar-coated urea controlled loss of fertilizer nitrogen and increased nitrogen use efficiency

Yiman Jia et al.

Summary: The use of biochar-coated urea (BCU) can reduce nitrogen loss by minimizing nitrate leaching and increasing nitrogen uptake, leading to a 20% improvement in NUE compared to urea. However, BCU may also enhance ammonia volatilization. Further research is needed to explore the dose-effect relationship of BCU on crop yield at field scale.

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Preparation of urea-containing starch-castor oil superabsorbent polyurethane coated urea and investigation of controlled nitrogen release

Chenhao Zhao et al.

Summary: A novel composite coating method for superabsorbent-polyurethane coated urea (SAPCU) was developed to improve water absorption and controlled release performance, with the ideal nitrogen release and water absorption characteristics achieved by adjusting the amounts of materials used.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2021)

Article Microbiology

Application of Encapsulated Bacillus licheniformis Supplemented with Chitosan Nanoparticles and Rice Starch for the Control of Sclerotium rolfsii in Capsicum annuum (L.) Seedlings

Jishma Panichikkal et al.

Summary: The study demonstrated that encapsulated Bacillus licheniformis supplemented with CNPs can significantly enhance plant growth and provide enhanced disease suppression, making it a promising delivery system for agricultural applications.

CURRENT MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

Review Biodiversity Conservation

Phosphorus use efficiency in agricultural systems: A comprehensive assessment through the review of national scale substance flow analyses

Rubel Biswas Chowdhury et al.

Summary: This study redefined the agricultural production system and its subsystems, evaluated phosphorus use efficiency (PUE) across different nations, and suggested potential for improvement in Asian countries by transferring phosphorus from manure to agricultural lands or reducing meat production in favor of plant-based food.

ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent trends in organic coating based on biopolymers and biomass for controlled and slow release fertilizers

Saloua Fertahi et al.

Summary: The increasing human population leads to a rise in the demand for food, with fertilizers being crucial for meeting this demand and ensuring global food security. CRFs based on biopolymers, known as CRF@BB, offer a new generation of fertilizers that not only control nutrient release rate, but also improve soil quality and reduce negative effects of conventional fertilizers.

JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE (2021)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Preparation, characterization and filtration control properties of crosslinked starch nanospheres in water-based drilling fluids

Hanyi Zhong et al.

Summary: This study investigates the potential of utilizing starch nanospheres (SNSs) as an environmentally friendly and high-performance filtration loss reducer for water-based drilling fluid. The SNSs, fabricated through inverse emulsion polymerization, showed stable and effective filtration control even after thermal aging at 150 degrees C. The experiments demonstrated that SNSs have the potential to replace commercially available starch derivatives in elevated temperature formations.

JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS (2021)

Review Chemistry, Applied

A review of structural transformations and properties changes in starch during thermal processing of foods

Yi Wang et al.

Summary: Starch is a crucial component in many foods and is a significant source of calories. Traditional thermal treatments such as steaming, cooking, and frying affect the molecular structure of starch, leading to changes in its functional properties. These treatments induce gelatinization and retrogradation, altering the texture and digestibility of starchy foods.

FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS (2021)

Review Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Encapsulation Strategies for Bacillus thuringiensis: From Now to the Future

Jhones L. de Oliveira et al.

Summary: Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) has high potential in controlling agricultural pests, and advances in micro/nanotechnology have led to the development of more efficient formulations. However, systematic risk assessment studies are necessary for these new Bt biopesticides to consider potential interactions with other organisms and formation of toxic secondary metabolites.

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Development of Urea Uptake and Release Studies Using N, N-Dimethylacrylamide/Maleic Acid/Citric Acid Based Macrogel

Tuba Ersen Dudu et al.

Summary: The study synthesized a natural macrogel to control and release fertilizer species and water in soil, offering a solution for reducing water consumption and excess fertilizer use in agriculture and horticulture applications.

JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

A Bio-Based Hydrogel Derived from Moldy Steamed Bread as Urea-Formaldehyde Loading for Slow-Release and Water-Retention Fertilizers

Zhao Youxin et al.

Summary: A novel slow-release and water-retention nitrogen fertilizer was prepared using moldy steamed bread-based starch as the skeleton and urea-formaldehyde oligomers incorporated as the slow-release nitrogen source, showing improved soil water content and water-retention capacity while offering gradual nitrogen supply for crops, leading to increased maize yield in comparison to conventional fertilizers.

ACS OMEGA (2021)

Article Agronomy

Biological Control of Pythium aphanidermatum, the Causal Agent of Tomato Root Rot by Two Streptomyces Root Symbionts

Mohadeseh Hassanisaadi et al.

Summary: The study identified 53 out of 116 actinobacteria isolates with antagonistic activity against Pythium aphanidermatum, and selected two bioactive Streptomyces isolates (H2 and H3) for further evaluation in controlling damping-off disease in tomato. The in vivo greenhouse experiments demonstrated that these two bioactive Streptomyces strains effectively reduced disease incidence and improved plant performance. Phylogenetic analysis revealed close relations of the strains H2 and H3 to known Streptomyces species, indicating their potential as biocontrol agents against Pythium aphanidermatum.

AGRONOMY-BASEL (2021)

Article Agronomy

Super absorbent polymers mitigate drought stress in corn (Zea mays L.) grown under rainfed conditions

Ahmed M. AbdAllah et al.

Summary: This study investigated the potential of three K-based SAPs as water reservoirs during periods of drought in humid subtropical climates. The results showed that these SAPs can reduce rainwater transport, increase soil water storage, and enhance plant growth under rainfed conditions, suggesting that SAPs soil amendment is a potential approach to mitigate drought stress.

AGRICULTURAL WATER MANAGEMENT (2021)

Review Chemistry, Applied

Impacts and potential applications: A review of the modification of starches by heat-moisture treatment (HMT)

Kathlyn Schafranski et al.

Summary: Starch plays a crucial role in human nutrition, but its native form is limited by factors like high viscosity and low solubility. By utilizing physical methods like heat-moisture treatment (HMT), these limitations can be overcome through starch modification. Scientific research has extensively studied HMT-modified starches using various botanical sources and specific parameters like time, temperature, moisture, and drying equipment.

FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A comprehensive review of the factors influencing the formation of retrograded starch

Qing Chang et al.

Summary: The retrogradation of starch in starchy food is a natural process influenced by both internal factors like amylose and amylopectin and external factors such as processing conditions. Water plays a key role in affecting the gelatinization and retrogradation of starch, as well as serving as a conduit for the influence of other components that impact retrogradation. Three mechanisms are responsible for the formation of retrograded starch: the migration of starch molecular chains, the redistribution of water molecules, and the recrystallization kinetics of gelatinized starch.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2021)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Effect of mechanical activation on starch crosslinking with citric acid

I. M. Lipatova et al.

Summary: This research investigated the impact of mechanical activation in a rotor-stator device on starch crosslinking with citric acid and the properties of films produced by casting. Results showed that mechanical activation improved film smoothness, transparency, tensile strength, and moisture resistance. Pre-activation of hydrogels without reagents demonstrated better film performance compared to activation in the presence of citric acid.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2021)

Article Polymer Science

Novel water-soluble polymer coatings control NPK release rate, improve soil quality and maize productivity

Mohsan Akhter et al.

Summary: The study found that coating NPK with specific polymer combinations can achieve better slow release effects, increase plant nutrient uptake and soil nutrient levels, ultimately increasing maize yield.

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE (2021)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Synthesis of urea slow-release fertilizer using a novel starch-g-poly (styrene-co-butylacrylate) nanocomposite latex and its impact on a model crop production in greenhouse

Mehri Salimi et al.

Summary: An innovative slow-release fertilizer using a bio-based and waterborne polymeric coating reinforced with natural char nanoparticles was developed. The presence of nano-filler in the coating formulation prolonged urea release time and improved plant growth. Application of the coating containing natural char nanoparticles enhanced nitrogen use efficiency and plant growth in tomato production.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Review Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Encapsulated biochar-based sustained release fertilizer for precision agriculture: A review

D. H. H. Sim et al.

Summary: Excessive use of conventional fertilizers leads to environmental issues, while biochar-based fertilizer serves as a slow release option. The integration of encapsulating technology with biochar-based fertilizer can enhance sustained release mechanism.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2021)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Efficiency enhancement of slow release of fertilizer using nanozeolite-chitosan/sago starch-based biopolymer composite

Rungnapa Pimsen et al.

Summary: The study developed slow-release fertilizers using nanozeolite composite-chitosan/sago starch-based biopolymer, which showed promising results in improving growth indicators for Philodendron sp. The nanocomposite maintained water levels and exhibited potential for further use in agriculture as slow-release fertilizers.

JOURNAL OF COATINGS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (2021)

Article Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Biodegradable hydrogels of cassava starch-g-polyacrylic acid/natural rubber/polyvinyl alcohol as environmentally friendly and highly efficient coating material for slow-release urea fertilizers

Warunee Tanan et al.

Summary: The biodegradable semi-IPN hydrogels of cassava starch (CSt)-g-polyacrylic acid (PAA)/natural rubber (NR)/ polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) developed at different NR/PVA ratios showed varying mechanical properties, swelling behavior, water retention, and biodegradation. The BHWCU/9:1 formulation demonstrated excellent slow-release nitrogen nutrient release both in water and soil, with lower production cost than commercial slow-release fertilizers, making it a promising option for sustainable agriculture.

JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY (2021)

Article Food Science & Technology

Characterization of starch-water interactions and their effects on two key functional properties: starch gelatinization and retrogradation

Dila Donmez et al.

Summary: The complex and unique structure of starches is influenced by processing and storage conditions, leading to specific interactions with water such as gelatinization and retrogradation. Water content plays a critical role in the structure-function capacity of starches, while the presence of salt, sugars, and other constituents affects starch behavior in aqueous media. Gelatinization and retrogradation are associated with starch-water interactions, with the former describing water absorption by starch molecules under shear and temperature, and the latter describing starch molecule interactions under limited water availability.

CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE (2021)

Review Food Science & Technology

Thermal technologies to enhance starch performance and starchy products

Bianca Chieregato Maniglia et al.

Summary: This paper discusses the modification of starch using thermal technologies, including drum drying, extrusion, spray drying, autoclaving, DIC (R) process, and dry heating treatment. Each technology interacts with starch in specific ways, resulting in diverse functionalities by modifying starch structures.

CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE (2021)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Encapsulation of Plant Biocontrol Bacteria with Alginate as a Main Polymer Material

Roohallah Saberi Riseh et al.

Summary: Biological control is a favored trend in modern agriculture, and encapsulating biocontrol agents within external coatings for protection has become popular. Alginate, a biopolymer extracted from seaweed, is commonly used for microencapsulation of biocontrol bacteria, meeting key requirements for biocompatibility, biodegradability, and support of long-term survival and function. However, further studies are needed to verify the efficacy of alginate in pest and disease management, as well as the effects of encapsulation on targeted release in organic crop production systems.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)

Article Polymer Science

Biodegradable superabsorbent hydrogel for water holding in soil and controlled-release fertilizer

Dimpee Sarmah et al.

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE (2020)

Article Chemistry, Physical

Nutrient diffusion control of fertilizer granules coated with a gradient hydrophobic film

Congrun Dai et al.

COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Role of urea and melamine as synergic co-plasticizers for starch composites for fertilizer application

Amanda S. Giroto et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Barley starch modifications: Physical, chemical and enzymatic - A review

Sneh Punia

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

Article Food Science & Technology

Citric acid as crosslinking agent in starch/xanthan gum hydrogels produced by extrusion and thermopressing

Bruno Matheus Simoes et al.

LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2020)

Review Environmental Sciences

Controlled release micronutrient fertilizers for precision agriculture - A review

Katarzyna Mikula et al.

SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT (2020)

Review Plant Sciences

Coating materials for slow release of nitrogen from urea fertilizer: a review

Bilal Beig et al.

JOURNAL OF PLANT NUTRITION (2020)

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Nitrogen Pollution Impact and Remediation through Low Cost Starch Based Biodegradable polymers

K. A. Ibrahim et al.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2020)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Amylose crystal seeds: Preparation and their effect on starch retrogradation

Bihua Zhu et al.

FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS (2020)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Zein coated porous carboxymethyl starch fertilizer for iron promoting and phosphate sustainable release

Taomei Qi et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Chitosan/Starch Matrices Prepared by Ionotropic Gelation: Rheological Characterization, Swelling Behavior and Potassium Nitrate Release Kinetics

Jonas J. Perez Bravo et al.

JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT (2020)

Review Chemistry, Applied

Impact of high pressure on starch properties: A review

Luis M. G. Castro et al.

FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS (2020)

Review Soil Science

Superabsorbent hydrogel (SAH) as a soil amendment for drought management: A review

Abhisekh Saha et al.

SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH (2020)

Review Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Esterification modified starch by phosphates and urea via alcohol solvothermal route for its potential utilization for urea slow-releasing

Wenzhi Zhang et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2020)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Synthesis and swelling behavior of environmentally friendly starch-based superabsorbent hydrogels reinforced with natural char nano/micro particles

Elaheh Motamedi et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2020)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

A multielement compound fertilizer used polydopamine and sodium carboxymethyl starch matrices as coatings

Taomei Qi et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2019)

Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Preparation of Borax Cross-Linked Starch Nanoparticles for Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Maize Starch Films

Hao Lu et al.

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Ozone: An Advanced Oxidation Technology for Starch Modification

R. Pandiselvam et al.

OZONE-SCIENCE & ENGINEERING (2019)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Preparation and characterization of slow-release and water-retention fertilizer based on starch and halloysite

Hongliang Wei et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2019)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Substrate selectivity in starch polysaccharide monooxygenases

Van V. Vu et al.

JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY (2019)

Article Green & Sustainable Science & Technology

Technical and environmental assessment of coated urea production with a natural polymeric suspension in spouted bed to reduce nitrogen losses

Tamiris Pacheco da Costa et al.

JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION (2019)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Hydrogels based on oxidized starches from different botanical sources for release of fertilizers

Orietta Leon et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2019)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Eco-compatible cassava starch films for fertilizer controlled-release

Florencia Versino et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2019)

Article Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology

Urea-impregnated HAP encapsulated by lignocellulosic biomass-extruded composites: A novel slow-release fertilizer

Chiraa Elidrissi Elhassani et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (2019)

Article Polymer Science

Grafting from Starch Nanoparticles with Synthetic Polymers via Nitroxide-Mediated Polymerization

Jaime C. Cazotti et al.

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS (2019)

Article Engineering, Environmental

Encapsulation of urea with alkyd resin-starch membranes for controlled N2 release: Synthesis, characterization, morphology and optimum N2 release

Chigozie Francolins Uzoh et al.

PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (2019)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Hydrophilic films based on starch and carboxymethyl starch

Katarzyna Wilpiszewska

POLISH JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY (2019)

Article Materials Science, Paper & Wood

Controlling Nitrogen Pollution via Encapsulation of Urea Fertilizer in Cross-linked Corn Starch

Khalid A. Ibrahim et al.

BIORESOURCES (2019)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Cassava starch-graft-poly(acrylonitrile)-coated urea fertilizer with sustained release and water retention properties

Alummoottil N. Jyothi et al.

ADVANCES IN POLYMER TECHNOLOGY (2018)

Article Agronomy

Classification research and types of slow controlled release fertilizers (SRFs) used - a review

Jiajia Fu et al.

COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS (2018)

Article Food Science & Technology

The structural characteristics of starches and their functional properties

Yaeel Isbeth Cornejo-Ramirez et al.

CYTA-JOURNAL OF FOOD (2018)

Article Engineering, Chemical

EFFECT OF FLUIDIZED-BED PROCESS VARIABLES ON CONTROLLED-RELEASE OF NITROGEN AND COATING

Babar Azeem et al.

BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2018)

Review Food Science & Technology

Physical and chemical modification of starches: A review

Zia-ud-Din et al.

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION (2017)

Article Food Science & Technology

Characteristics of granular cold-water-soluble potato starch treated with alcohol and alkali

Ye-Jin Choi et al.

FOOD SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (2017)

Review Engineering, Chemical

Attributes of natural and synthetic materials pertaining to slow-release urea coating industry

Muhammad Yasin Naz et al.

REVIEWS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2017)

Review Agronomy

Understanding Starch Structure: Recent Progress

Eric Bertoft

AGRONOMY-BASEL (2017)

Article Engineering, Environmental

One-step method to prepare starch-based superabsorbent polymer for slow release of fertilizer

Xiaoming Xiao et al.

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL (2017)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Utilization of starch films plasticized with urea as fertilizer for improvement of plant growth

Piotr Rychter et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2016)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Active bilayer films of thermoplastic starch and polycaprolactone obtained by compression molding

Rodrigo Ortega-Toro et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2015)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Biodegradation of starch films: The roles of molecular and crystalline structure

Ming Li et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2015)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Films based on oxidized starch and cellulose from barley

Shanise Lisie Mello El Halal et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2015)

Article Food Science & Technology

Oxidation of potato starch with different sodium hypochlorite concentrations and its effect on biodegradable films

Laura Martins Fonseca et al.

LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2015)

Review Engineering, Chemical

A comprehensive review on biodegradable polymers and their blends used in controlled-release fertilizer processes

Zahid Majeed et al.

REVIEWS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2015)

Review Food Science & Technology

Starch blends and their physicochemical properties

Jasmien Waterschoot et al.

STARCH-STARKE (2015)

Review Food Science & Technology

Physicochemical properties, modifications and applications of starches from different botanical sources

Sylvia Carolina Alcazar-Alay et al.

FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (2015)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Recent progress in chemical modification of starch and its applications

Qing Chen et al.

RSC ADVANCES (2015)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Preparation and characterization of dry method esterified starch/polylactic acid composite materials

Yingfeng Zuo et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES (2014)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Testing of starch-based carbohydrate polymer coatings for enhanced urea performance

M. Y. Naz et al.

JOURNAL OF COATINGS TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (2014)

Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Review on materials & methods to produce controlled release coated urea fertilizer

Babar Azeem et al.

JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE (2014)

Article Food Science & Technology

Physicochemical properties of cassava starch oxidized by sodium hypochlorite

Lucia Helena Garrido et al.

JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE (2014)

Article Food Science & Technology

Preparation of cold water-soluble potato starch and its characterization

Mehdi Jalali Jivan et al.

JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE (2014)

Article Engineering, Multidisciplinary

Measurement of some particleboard properties bonded with modified carboxymethyl starch of oil palm trunk

Mohd Ezwan Selamat et al.

MEASUREMENT (2014)

Article Polymer Science

Properties of Edible Films Based on Oxidized Starch and Zein

Elizabeth Argueello-Garcia et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE (2014)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Multimicronutrient Slow-Release Fertilizer of Zinc, Iron, Manganese, and Copper

Siladitya Bandyopadhyay et al.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING (2014)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Green natural rubber-g-modified starch for controlling urea release

Sa-Ad Riyajan et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2012)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Structure of building blocks in amylopectins

Eric Bertoft et al.

CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH (2012)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Progress in starch modification in the last decade

Bhupinder Kaur et al.

FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS (2012)

Article Agronomy

Effects of Temperature and Soil Type on Ammonia Volatilization from Slow-Release Nitrogen Fertilizers

X. H. Fan et al.

COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS (2011)

Article Agricultural Engineering

Lignin based controlled release coatings

W. J. Mulder et al.

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS (2011)

Review Food Science & Technology

The Impact of Heat-Moisture Treatment on Molecular Structures and Properties of Starches Isolated from Different Botanical Sources

Ratnajothi Hoover

CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION (2010)

Review Food Science & Technology

Composition, molecular structure, properties, and modification of pulse starches: A review

R. Hoover et al.

FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL (2010)

Article Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Fine structure characterization of amylopectins from grain amaranth starch

Xiangli Kong et al.

CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH (2009)

Article Engineering, Chemical

Controlled-release fertilizer encapsulated by starch/polyvinyl alcohol coating

Xiaozhao Han et al.

DESALINATION (2009)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Form and functionality of starch

Les Copeland et al.

FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS (2009)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Controlled release of urea encapsulated by starch-g-poly(L-lactide)

Li Chen et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2008)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Internal unit chain composition in amylopectins

Eric Bertoft et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2008)

Review Environmental Sciences

Polymer biodegradation: Mechanisms and estimation techniques

Nathalie Lucas et al.

CHEMOSPHERE (2008)

Article Environmental Sciences

Matrix based fertilizers reduce nitrogen and phosphorus leaching in three soils

James A. Entry et al.

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (2008)

Article Environmental Sciences

Modeling transport and fate of nitrogen from urea applied to a near-trench paddy field

X. Q. Liang et al.

ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (2007)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Composition of clusters and their arrangement in potato amylopectin

Eric Bertoft

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2007)

Article Thermodynamics

Structure of starches extracted from near-isogenic wheat lines - Part II. Molecular organization of amylopectin clusters

S. S. Kozlov et al.

JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY (2007)

Article Agriculture, Multidisciplinary

Gelatinization and solubility of corn starch during heating in excess water: New insights

Wajira S. Ratnayake et al.

JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY (2006)

Review Food Science & Technology

Starch - composition, fine structure and architecture

RF Tester et al.

JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE (2004)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Changes of banana starch by chemical and physical modification

KN Waliszewski et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2003)

Article Chemistry, Applied

Modification of granular potato starch by multiple deep-freezing and thawing

J Szymonska et al.

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS (2003)