Starch Nanoparticles / Nanopowder ( <100nm, purity 99.5%)
₹1475.00
🧪 Starch Nanoparticles / Nanopowder (<100 nm, Purity 99.5%)
Particle Size: <100 nm
Purity: 99.5%
Color: White to off-white fine powder
⚙️ Technical Specifications
Property | Specification |
|---|---|
Material Name | Starch Nanoparticles / Starch Nanopowder (Nano-Starch) |
Chemical Composition | Amylose & Amylopectin (polysaccharide) |
Purity | 99.5% |
Particle Size | <100 nm |
Appearance / Color | White to off-white nanopowder |
Morphology | Spherical or irregular nano-granules |
Source | Natural plant starch (corn, potato, rice, etc.) |
Solubility | Dispersible in warm water; swells & forms colloids |
Surface Functional Groups | –OH (hydroxyl-rich polysaccharide) |
Crystallinity | Semi-crystalline (A, B or C-type depending on source) |
Density | ~1.45–1.55 g/cm³ |
Thermal Stability | 250–300 °C degradation onset |
Moisture Absorption | Moderate (hydrophilic) |
Zeta Potential | –15 to –30 mV (dependent on surface modification) |
Storage Conditions | Store in airtight, dry container away from moisture |
🌟 Key Features
High-purity (99.5%) nanoscale starch powder
Biodegradable, renewable, and non-toxic biopolymer
Excellent film-forming, thickening, and binding properties
Hydroxyl-rich surface for easy chemical modification
High surface area enhances reactivity and composite reinforcement
Compatible with food, pharma, cosmetic, and polymer systems
Eco-friendly alternative to synthetic nanoparticles
🔬 Applications (Detailed)
Food & Nutraceuticals
Used as stabilizer, thickener, and nano-encapsulation agent
Improves texture, viscosity, and shelf-life of food products
Encapsulates bioactives, flavors, vitamins for controlled release
Biodegradable Polymers & Composites
Enhances tensile strength and barrier properties in PLA, PVA, and starch-based plastics
Supports development of eco-friendly packaging films
Used in nanocomposites for improved mechanical behavior
Pharmaceutical & Drug Delivery
Nano-carrier for controlled release of drugs and nutraceuticals
Biocompatible & digestible → ideal for oral delivery systems
Used in tablets, capsules, hydrogels, and biomedical materials
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Provides smooth texture & viscosity control in creams, gels, powders
Acts as natural absorbent and oil-control agent
Stabilizes emulsions and enhances product consistency
Paper, Adhesives & Industrial Uses
Used as binder, thickener, and reinforcement additive
Improves paper strength, coating uniformity, and surface smoothness
Enhances adhesive bond strength and stability
Nanotechnology & Advanced Materials
Component in nanocomposite films, membranes, and biodegradable coatings
Supports surface functionalization, green nanotechnology, and hybrid materials
Acts as renewable nano-platform for chemical modification
⚠️ Handling & Storage
Store in cool, dry, airtight containers
Avoid moisture exposure (highly hydrophilic)
Handle with gloves, mask, and protective eyewear
Use in ventilated area to avoid fine powder inhalation
Prevent contamination with other powders or reactive chemicals