Starch polymers : from genetic engineering to green applications / edited by Peter J. Halley, Luc Avérous.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This book focuses on starch polymers including starch genetics, biotechnological and chemical modification, nanostructures, processing, characterization, properties and applications. This book's topic is in a cutting edge and emerging technology area of biomaterials, nanomaterials and renewable materials, and will involve international experts in diverse fields from genetic engineering to applications. Focuses on cutting edge applications of starch polymers, including starch genetics and Rheology. Contains working examples and provides real problems and solutions in the area of biomaterials, nanomaterials, and renewable materials. Provides systematic and in-depth coverage and critical assessment of all starch properties and applications from top scientists in the industry. -- Source other than Library of Congress.