Chemicals
Based Technologies - Enzymatic Starch Adhesive
Introduction
An Indian non-profit organization
engaged in research, technology development and consultancy
offers technology of enzymatic starch adhesive.
Through this technology, starch adhesive
is prepared by converting raw maize starch at a high
solid level by biochemical means. A specially designed
mixer-reactor is used for converting the starch. The
viscosity of the adhesive is adjusted by controlling
the reaction.
Areas of application
Paper lamination; and
Cotton textile sizing.
Advantages
The product replaces costly chemically
modified starch;
The process is based upon a cleaner
technology and no waste is generated; and
There is flexibility in the product
quality range.
Development status
Commercialized
Transfer forms
Know-how; Training; Consultancy;
and Technical assis tance.
For More Information
Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer
of Technology,
APCTT Building,
C-2 Qutab Institutional Area,
P.O.Box - 4575
New Delhi - 110 016
India
