Insights into starch-based gels: Selection, fabrication, and application

Guo-Qiang Shao; Huang Zhang; Dan Xu; Feng-Feng Wu; Ya-Mei Jin; Na Yang; Ke-Jing Yu; Xue-Ming Xu

doi:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128864

Insights into starch-based gels: Selection, fabrication, and application

Int J Biol Macromol. 2024 Feb;258(Pt 2):128864. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128864. Epub 2023 Dec 28.

Authors

Guo-Qiang Shao¹, Huang Zhang², Dan Xu³, Feng-Feng Wu⁴, Ya-Mei Jin⁴, Na Yang⁴, Ke-Jing Yu⁵, Xue-Ming Xu⁶

Affiliations

¹ School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
² Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, PR China; Henan University of Animal Husbandry and Economics, 6 Longzihu North Road, Zhengzhou, 450046, PR China.
³ School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
⁴ State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, PR China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
⁵ Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, School of Textile Science and Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, PR China.
⁶ State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, PR China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, PR China. Electronic address: xmxu@jiangnan.edu.cn.

PMID: 38158059
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128864

Abstract

Starch a natural polymer, has made significant advancements in recent decades, offering superior performance and versatility compared to synthetic materials. This review discusses up-to-date diverse applications of starch gels, their fabrication techniques, and their advantages over synthetic materials. Starch gels renewability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, scalability, and affordability make them attractive. Also, advanced theoretical foundations and emerging industrial technologies could further expand their scope and functions inspiring new applications.

Keywords: Application; Fabrication; Gels; Starch.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Gels
Industry*
Starch*

Substances

Starch
Gels