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molding, injection molding, solvent casting and extrusion using blowing agents,
particle leaching, and rapid prototyping. Starch–polycaprolactone composites
(SPCL) that possess adequate porosity and required mechanical properties to support cell adhesion and proliferation, have been widely used as scaffolds. Starch
based bone cements provide structural support and degrade from the site of application and can combine with bioactive components which induce bone growth in
cement-bone interface (Boesel et al. 2004).
Miscellaneous Uses in Pharmaceutical Industry
Starch acts as an excellent absorbent and is used as a dusting powder. For this purpose it’s used either alone or mixed with zinc oxide or other similar substances.
Starch mucilage may be employed as an emollient, suspending and emulsifying
agent. Starch powder is used on surgical gloves. Ointments containing starches may
be used as protective application in skin diseases.
Conclusion
Starch has been widely studied throughout the world and as a result it has gained
various applications in both food and pharmaceutical industries. Besides meeting
the basic nutrition, it is being used for edible coatings, films, nanocomposites, carrier for drug and micronutrient delivery. Native starch has however some technological limitations to be used for encapsulation or film making purpose. Therefore,
it is suggested to blend starch with other biodegradable polymers compatible with
starch for achieving desirable film characteristics and OS-starch is suggested as an
efficient encapsulating agent due to its amphillic nature. Compared to other modifications, the starch at nano-level may show some interesting properties that can be
useful in biomedical or drug delivery systems.
Acknowledgements Mr. Mudasir Ahmad is highly thankful to Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR), Government of India for providing Senior Research Fellowship
[3/1/2/81/2018-(Nutri)].
References
Ahmad, M., Ashraf, B., Gani, A., & Gani, A. (2018). Microencapsulation of saffron anthocyanins
using β glucan and β cyclodextrin: Microcapsule characterization, release behaviour & antioxidant potential during in-vitro digestion. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
109, 435–442.
Recent Advances in the Application of Starch and Resistant Starch
molding, injection molding, solvent casting and extrusion using blowing agents,
particle leaching, and rapid prototyping. Starch–polycaprolactone composites
(SPCL) that possess adequate porosity and required mechanical properties to support cell adhesion and proliferation, have been widely used as scaffolds. Starch
based bone cements provide structural support and degrade from the site of application and can combine with bioactive components which induce bone growth in
cement-bone interface (Boesel et al. 2004).
Miscellaneous Uses in Pharmaceutical Industry
Starch acts as an excellent absorbent and is used as a dusting powder. For this purpose it’s used either alone or mixed with zinc oxide or other similar substances.
Starch mucilage may be employed as an emollient, suspending and emulsifying
agent. Starch powder is used on surgical gloves. Ointments containing starches may
be used as protective application in skin diseases.
Conclusion
Starch has been widely studied throughout the world and as a result it has gained
various applications in both food and pharmaceutical industries. Besides meeting
the basic nutrition, it is being used for edible coatings, films, nanocomposites, carrier for drug and micronutrient delivery. Native starch has however some technological limitations to be used for encapsulation or film making purpose. Therefore,
it is suggested to blend starch with other biodegradable polymers compatible with
starch for achieving desirable film characteristics and OS-starch is suggested as an
efficient encapsulating agent due to its amphillic nature. Compared to other modifications, the starch at nano-level may show some interesting properties that can be
useful in biomedical or drug delivery systems.
Acknowledgements Mr. Mudasir Ahmad is highly thankful to Indian Council of Medical
Research (ICMR), Government of India for providing Senior Research Fellowship
[3/1/2/81/2018-(Nutri)].
References
Ahmad, M., Ashraf, B., Gani, A., & Gani, A. (2018). Microencapsulation of saffron anthocyanins
using β glucan and β cyclodextrin: Microcapsule characterization, release behaviour & antioxidant potential during in-vitro digestion. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
109, 435–442.
Recent Advances in the Application of Starch and Resistant Starch