Abstract
Starch is a polysaccharide enzymatically produced by plants as an energy source in the form of discrete granules [1]. It is the main energy reserve in higher plants, and it is stored in tubers, seeds, roots, and stems over long periods of time, allowing the formation of large granular structures [2]. Corn, wheat, cassava, and potato starch are the most industrially important sources of starch. Other sources used to obtain starch are rice, banana, taro, and chestnuts, among others.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Biodegradable Polymeric Nanocomposites |
Subtitle of host publication | Advances in Biomedical Applications |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 73-94 |
Number of pages | 22 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781482260526 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781482260519 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |