Comparable Analysis of Natural and Modified Starches from Kazakhstan: Physicochemical Properties, Applications, and Insights on Biodegradable Films
Marat Muratkhan,
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Kakimova Zhainagul,
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Yernaz Yermekov
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et al.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 3938 - 3938
Published: April 3, 2025
This
study
evaluates
the
potential
of
natural
and
thermally
modified
starches
from
Kazakhstan,
including
cassava,
potato,
wheat,
corn,
pea,
rice,
for
production
biodegradable
films.
Key
physicochemical
properties
were
analyzed
using
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy
(FTIR),
Differential
Scanning
Calorimetry
(DSC),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Electron
Microscopy
(SEM),
a
Rapid
Visco
Analyzer
(RVA).
The
results
show
that
cassava
starch,
with
highest
magnesium
content
(43.07
mg/100
g)
peak
viscosity
(1300
RVU),
exhibits
superior
mechanical
strength
elasticity,
making
it
ideal
durable
agricultural
Corn
high
crystallinity
moderate
(1150
excellent
stability
long-term
applications.
In
contrast,
wheat
rice
starches,
lower
viscosities
(750
650
RVU,
respectively)
biodegradability,
are
more
suitable
short-term
eco-friendly
Modification
processes
improved
moisture
resistance
reduced
retrogradation
tendencies,
particularly
in
corn
starches.
SEM
analysis
revealed
have
dense
uniform
surface
structures,
enhancing
film
durability
flexibility.
These
findings
highlight
utilizing
Kazakhstan’s
starch
resources
localized
production,
reducing
reliance
on
imports
while
promoting
sustainable
agriculture.
Language: Английский
Soy protein selectively accumulates formaldehyde
M. Yamada,
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Momoka Uchida,
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Tetsuya Yamada
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et al.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
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Published: March 25, 2024
Abstract
Soy
protein
(SP)
was
obtained
from
degreased
soybeans
which
are
discarded
as
an
industrial
waste
around
the
world.
Therefore,
materials
consisting
of
soy
not
only
environmentally
benign
but
also
sustainable
materials.
We
prepared
SP
−
GPTMS
composite
by
mixing
and
a
silane
coupling
reagent,
3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane
(GPTMS),
demonstrated
accumulation
various
aldehydes,
such
formaldehyde
(HAld),
acetaldehyde
(AcAld),
butyl
aldehyde
(BuAld),
benzaldehyde
(BnAld),
As
result,
when
were
incubated
in
aqueous
multi-component
solution
containing
four
these
effectively
accumulated
aldehydes.
The
amounts
aldehydes
BnAld
<
BuAld
AcAld
HAld
amount
three
times
higher
than
that
BnAld,
had
lowest
amount.
These
results
suggested
indicated
molecular
selectivity
for
HAld.
In
addition,
further
increased
under
acidic
conditions.
Furthermore,
according
to
IR
measurements,
HAld-accumulated
showed
formation
hydroxymethyl
groups.
material
due
high
electrophilicity
low
steric
hindrance.
Language: Английский