Author Archives: ron2017

April 30th 2022 Hybrid electro-biosystem upcycles carbon dioxide into energy-rich long-chain compounds. Artificial upcycling of carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added products in a sustainable manner represents an opportunity to tackle environmental issues and realize a circular economy. However, compared with … Continue reading →

March 28th 2022 Lantmännen introduces gluten-free wheat starch to counter effects of celiac disease. In response to the growing number of gluten-intolerance diagnoses, Lantmännen Biorefineries has launched its gluten-free wheat starch from autumn wheat harvested in Sweden. The market for … Continue reading →

March 24th 2022 Study: Preparation and Properties of Pea Starch/ε-Polylysine Composite Films. In this study, the authors examined the composite films made of ε-polylysine (PL) and pea starch (St), where St and PL were utilized as the matrix and sodium … Continue reading →

March 03rd 2022 Green flexible electronics based on starch. Abstract. Flexible electronics (FEs) with excellent flexibility or foldability may find widespread applications in the wearable devices, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and other areas. However, the widely utilization … Continue reading →

February 08th 2022 Inspired by the always immaculate lotus leaf, researchers have developed a self-cleaning bioplastic that is sturdy, sustainable and compostable. Inspired by the pristine lotus leaf, Australian scientists have engineered a quickly biodegradable yet self-cleaning plastic they say … Continue reading →

February 02nd 2022 Łódź scientists create revolutionary ‘heavy-duty’ biodegradable materials from modified starch. Scientists from Łódź have solved a ‘long-standing problem’ after engineering an innovative new biodegradable, heavy-duty foil made from modified starch. Although the use of starch in recycled … Continue reading →

January 31st 2022 Plantcarb, spin out, start up for starch with 100% amylose. Plantcarb ApS is a plant biotechnological spin out from Aarhus University and University of Copenhagen established by (among others) two scientists who – as the only ones … Continue reading →

December 20th 2021 How starch makes its way through your body and its effect on health. Starch digestion is a complex process that begins in the mouth and ends in the guts, all the while releasing glucose that provides energy … Continue reading →

December 16th 2021 Healthier tapioca starch is on the way. Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan have recently created a healthier form of starch in the cassava plant. Published in the scientiêc journal Plant … Continue reading →

December 15th 2021 Natural titanium dioxide substitute: wheat starch component improves the appearance of pet food. Declaration-friendly alternative from Trigea offers high levels of whiteness and functionality. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) no longer considers the white pigment titanium … Continue reading →