Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 1974 · 126 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemistryMaterials SciencePhysical ChemistryPolymer ChemistryThermal AnalysisPolymer Phase BehaviorPolymer ThermodynamicsStarch ChemistryFirst-order Phase TransitionsGelatinization TemperatureMelting TemperatureMelting Temperature AnalysisStarch GelatinizationStarch Physicochemical PropertiesStarch ThermodynamicsThermodynamic Processes
The dependence of the melting temperature of starch on its concentration in a polymerdiluent mixture was determined. The resultant data were analysed by application of the thermodynamic equations appropriate to a first-order phase transition. It is suggested that this analysis may be used to explain certain features of starch gelatinization.