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