Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for preparing a cross-linked starch, comprising the reaction of a starch material with a cross-linking agent at a low to moderate temperature. The method provides an economically attractive alternative to known processes. The present invention further relates to a cross-linked starch and to its use in various application areas.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for the oxidation of polysaccharides with ozone under the influence of a halogenide-containing catalyst in aqueous medium, wherein, depending on the catalyst and pH, the oxidation can be controlled in the direction of carbonyl or carboxyl groups. The polysaccharides can be selected, inter alia, from starch, cellulose and inulin. The catalyst that is used is a bromine or iodine compound.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for the oxidation of starches or starch derivatives with ozone in an aqueous medium, wherein at least a part of the primary hydroxyl groups are selectively oxidized. In particular, root starches, such as tapioca starch, tuber starches, such as potato starch, and waxy cereal starches, such as waxy maize starch, are treated using the method according to the invention.
Abstract:
The invention is directed to a process for recovering sugar from sugar beets and/or for conserving sugar beets or fragments thereof. The process comprises the steps of preparing a mixture comprising sugar beet fragments and alcohol; and storing said mixture.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for the oxidation of starch, wherein a starch suspension is subjected to a reaction with periodate, the reaction mixture is subjected to a separation step, in which the solid constituents are separated from the liquid medium, which solid constituents are recovered as product, and which liquid medium is treated with ozone, in a manner such that periodate is regenerated.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for the dry oxidation of starches or starch derivatives with ozone, wherein at least a part of the primary hydroxyl groups are selectively oxidized. The oxidation can be performed in the presence of a buffer and/or a halogenide-containing catalyst. The starches which are treated according to the invention are root starches, tuber starches and waxy cereal starches.