title: Preparation, characterization and utilization of starch nanoparticles.
abstract: Starch is one of the most abundant biopolymers in nature and is typically isolated from plants in the form of micro-scale granules. Recent studies reported that nano-scale starch particles could be readily prepared from starch granules, which have unique physical properties. Because starch is environmentally friendly, starch nanoparticles are suggested as one of the promising biomaterials for novel utilization in foods, cosmetics, medicines as well as various composites. An overview of the most up-to-date information regarding the starch nanoparticles including the preparation processes and physicochemical characterization will be presented in this review. Additionally, the prospects and outlooks for the industrial utilization of starch nanoparticles will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Graduate School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 136-701, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Hee-Young
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Graduate School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 136-701, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sung Soo
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Graduate School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 136-701, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: limst@korea.ac.kr.
authors.forename: Seung-Taik
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Lim
mesh_terms: D006868:Hydrolysis; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism; D013213:Starch / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D013213:Starch
keywords: Application; Nanocomposites; Nanocrystals; Starch nanoparticles