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Study on the Properties of Starch-Based Compositions with a Variable Ratio of Components

Mykyta Byshko1, Oleksandr Seminskyi1
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1 Department of Machines and Apparatus of Chemical and Oil Refining Industries, National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute”, 37 Beresteiskyi Ave. (former Peremohy), Kyiv 03056, Ukraine o.seminskyi@kpi.ua
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This research examines the rheological and density properties of starch-based compositions with variable ratios of components, focusing on potato and corn starches. Using glycerol as a plasticizer, the study evaluates the impact of concentration, starch content, and thermal conditions on the density, rheological, and structural behavior of the compositions. A simplex lattice method was employed to derive empirical models predicting the performance of these systems under diverse processing parameters. Results reveal significant differences between the structural properties of potato and corn starch-based materials, emphasizing the potential of these compositions in developing biodegradable products. The results provide actionable guidance for optimizing starch-based materials in food technology, packaging, pharmaceuticals, and environmentally sustainable manufacturing.
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