Evidences of starch–microwave interactions under hydrolytic and pyrolytic conditions
Iris K.M. Yu, Jiajun Fan, Vitaliy L. Budarin, Florent P. Bouxin, James H. Clark, Daniel C.W. Tsang
Abstract
Superheating of starch substrates in microwaves helps to actualize a green, energy-efficient biorefinery of food wastes.
Topics & Concepts
BiorefineryPyrolytic carbonStarchMicrowaveHydrolysisChemistrySuperheatingOrganic chemistryChemical engineeringPulp and paper industryMaterials scienceRaw materialPyrolysisComputer sciencePhysicsEngineeringCondensed matter physicsTelecommunicationsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionMicrowave-Assisted Synthesis and ApplicationsThermochemical Biomass Conversion Processes