Unconventional Starch Sources for Sustainable Bioplastics

Unconventional Starch Sources for Sustainable Bioplastics

addresses this need by offering in-depth insights into the latest advancements in starch-based bioplastics, with a unique focus on underutilized and nontraditional starch sources. Going beyond common crops, the book explores innovative materials such as marine, seaweeds, underutilized seeds, stems, tubers, and industrial by-products. It examines starch extraction techniques, processing methods, challenges in scalability, and the environmental implications of these alternatives. This book illustrates how these novel materials are being integrated into sectors such as packaging, agriculture, and biomedicine. Bridging scientific principles with practical applications, this book serves as a vital guide for researchers and students, as well as professionals in biopolymers, materials science, environmental science, food science, and related disciplines contributing meaningfully to the global pursuit of sustainable solutions.