Starch-Based Materials

Starch-Based Materials: Principles and Applications is a 2026 reference work from Academic Press that examines starches as renewable, biodegradable biomaterials. Editors Ming Miao and Osvaldo H. Campanella compile research on biopolymer properties, establishing how native starch structures are evaluated and transformed for technical applications.

The text details structural features of starches alongside physical, chemical, and enzymatic modification methods. It outlines practical starch utilization across food science sectors, emphasizing techniques relevant to gluten-free product design and the development of specialized foods.

Prepared for academic courses in food chemistry, food analysis, and nutrition, this volume provides structured context for advanced study. It offers students and academic researchers clear technical information regarding biopolymer modifications and practical food processing strategies.