Vol.3‚ No.6 (2009) 366–375 Available online at www.expresspolymlett.com DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2009.46 Starch-based completely biodegradable polymer materials D. R. Lu‚ C. M. Xiao*‚ S. J. Xu College of Material Science and Engineering of Huaqiao University‚ Quanzhou‚ 362021‚ P. R. China Received 21 February 2009; accepted in revised form 30 March 2009 Abstract. Starch is a natural polymer which possesses many unique properties and some shortcoming simultaneously. Some synthetic polymers
Premium Polymer Starch
The Equilibrium Constant of an Ester Hydrolysis Reaction Julia Stanley CHM 152 LL Dr. Asmita Kane Budruk Goal of the lab: The purpose of this laboratory is to determine the equilibrium constant‚ Kc‚ for the acid-catalyzed reaction between an unknown ester and water to produce an unknown alcohol and an unknown carboxylic acid. I was using Unknown Ester #3 with a density of 0.9342 and Molar Mass of 74.08 g/mol; alcohol with density 0.7914 and Molar Mass 32.04 g/mol. Chemical
Premium Sodium hydroxide Chemical reaction Functional group
Temperature and PH of Barley Amylase Abstract The purpose of this experiment was to find the optimal temperature and pH of barley alpha-amylase. I hypothesize that the optimal temperature would be 55 degrees Celsius and the optimal pH would be 5.5. In this experiment‚ the starch is used as a substrate to examine the optimum temperature and pH for the reaction of alpha amylase. It is known that the measuring of disappearance (absorbance) of the substrate starch with iodine using spectrophotometer
Premium Enzyme
released. These are the most commonly made of recycled and/or natural organic materials. They utilize nature’s abundant supplies to create a replica or substitute for our plastics. One example would be the “Biodegradable plastic bags” made from the starch of the Cassava plant (Manihot esculent). The new plastic has been able to capture the interests of buyers‚ enabling it to advocate the benefits and obvious effects one can receive from using an eco friendly product. To further elaborate the example
Premium Starch
AN INSIGHT INTO THE WORLD OF CHANDIGARH The City Beautiful Chandigarh is a city and union territory in India that serves as the capital of two states‚ Punjab and Haryana . It is also referred to as The City Beautiful due to its beautiful surroundings‚ central grid of gardens‚ each dedicated to different species of flora. The city of Chandigarh was the first planned city in India and is known internationally for its architecture and urban design. The city has projects designed by architects
Premium Chandigarh
That is‚ the entering group does not for the most part have the same position on the ring as that purged by the halogen substituent. Case in point‚ the hydrolysis of 4-chloromethylbenzene at 340° gives an equimolar mix of 3-and 4-methylbenzenols: Significantly all the more striking is the elite development of 3-methoxybenzenamine in the amination of 2-chloromethoxybenzene. Notice that this outcome is an
Premium Oxygen Solvent Chemistry
is 53 Celsius. Extremes in the temperature and the pH of an enzyme can denature therefore destroy it. The enzyme that is in this experiment is Amylase. Amylase is found in germinating seeds. These seeds contain starch in their endosperm. With the help of Amylase enzyme‚ the starch (Amylose) is broken down to Maltose. Amylose contains about 20 percent starch and is more water soluble‚ therefore it is hydrophilic.
Premium Enzyme Chemical reaction Catalysis
Abstract This experiment was carried out to monitor the ability of the Barley Amylase Enzyme to effectively break down starch in solutions that are increasing in neutral pH. To do this the experiment was carried out so that tubes containing a reaction solution of the Amylase enzyme and starch were simultaneously mixed. The reactions were then introduced to I2-KI‚ which stopped the reactions‚ at two minute intervals. Each of these trials was repeated three times to ensure proper accuracy. After
Premium Enzyme PH Chemical reaction
1. Cellulose‚ starch‚ and glycogen are very similar‚ yet very different. Describe the process by which each of these molecules is formed. Why does the subtle difference in how the simple sugar monomers are bonded in starch and cellulose affect how the two molecules are used? Cellulose is built from glucose molecules bonded covalently together through a process known as hydrolysis. Hydrolysis is a chemical process in which a molecule of water is added to a substance. Each alternating glucose
Premium Protein Bacteria Glucose
Specific Objective: Carry out test for reducing sugar‚ non reducing sugar‚ starch ‚ protein and lipid. BIOCHEMICAL TESTS Reducing and non-Reducing Sugars Sugars can be classified as either reducing or non-reducing based on their ability to reduce copper(II) ions to copper (I) ions during the Benedict’s Test. Reducing sugar have contain free aldehyde or ketone group and have the ability to reduce copper(II) ions to copper (I) ions during the Benedict’s Test. All monosaccharides are reducing
Premium Sucrose Benedict's reagent Glucose