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Research Project:
Advanced Starch-Based Materials for Non-Food Applications
Location: Plant Polymer Research
Project Number: 3620-41000-108-00
Project Type:
Appropriated
Start Date: May 28, 2004
End Date: May 27, 2009
Objective:
The goal of this research is to develop new biobased materials from starch and new fundamental knowledge of their properties. Objectives of this work fall into three topic areas: materials development, molecular modeling and simulations, and analysis techniques.
Approach:
Develop new biobased materials from starches with novel properties, utilizing the inherent properties of starch so that it is an active component rather than a low cost, biodegradable filler. Develop molecular modeling tools for use in rational design approaches. Develop novel sophisticated instrumental analytical techniques to characterize the structures and properties of multicomponent biobased materials.
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Last Modified: 05/06/2009
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