Wang, Li (2025) Structural Characterization And Functional Properties Of Salt-Gelatinized Starch And Its Potential Application As Packaging Materials. PhD thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
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Abstract
The widespread use of petroleum-based packaging materials has resulted in adverse environmental impacts, through widespread plastic waste, microplastic pollution, and high energy consumption. This has prompted the search for alternative biodegradable packaging materials. Starch has emerged as a promising renewable resource for packaging films. However, conventional gelatinization processes requiring temperatures of ≥ 80 °C can compromise thermosensitive additives (e.g., antioxidants and antimicrobials) and often yield films with high water sensitivity and weak mechanical properties. This study develops rice starch-based films through salt-induced gelatinization at room temperature (25 °C) and evaluates their suitability for food packaging applications.
| Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | T Technology > T Technology (General) > T1-995 Technology(General) |
| Divisions: | Pusat Pengajian Teknologi Industri (School of Industrial Technology) > Thesis |
| Depositing User: | Mr Aizat Asmawi Abdul Rahim |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Aug 2026 06:47 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Aug 2026 06:47 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/64850 |
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