Unlocking the potential of starch: Trends and transformations in the derivatives market

Title : Unlocking the potential of starch: Trends and transformations in the derivatives market

Abstract:

Unlocking the Potential of Nature's Versatile Polymer
"Unlocking the Potential of Starch: Trends and Transformations in the Derivatives Market"

 Main Topics to Cover
1. Overview of Starch and Its Derivatives
   - Definition and types of starch derivatives (e.g., maltodextrin, cyclodextrin, glucose syrup).
   - Importance of starch in various industries (food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics).

2. Market Trends and Growth Drivers
   - Current market size and projected growth of the starch derivatives market.
   - Key factors driving demand, such as the rise in health-conscious consumers and the shift towards natural ingredients in food and cosmetics .

3. Applications of Starch Derivatives
   - Detailed exploration of applications in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, and other sectors.
   - Case studies showcasing innovative uses of starch derivatives in product development.

4. Technological Advancements
   - Recent innovations in starch processing and modification techniques.
   - The role of R&D in enhancing the functionality of starch derivatives.

5. Sustainability and Regulatory Challenges
   - Discussion on sustainability practices within the starch industry.
   - Overview of regulatory frameworks affecting the production and use of starch derivatives.

6. Future Outlook
   - Predictions for the starch derivatives market over the next decade.
   - Emerging trends and potential disruptions in the industry.

Biography:

Mahmoud Mohmed obtained his master's degree from the Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Department of Biochemistry in 2020. The master's thesis took three years and the research topic was the production of modified starch in the laboratory, especially the following three types: production of acetylated starch, production of starch with cross-links, and production of nano-starch with fine grains, which is used in many industries, the most important of which is the pharmaceutical industry.

Then he obtained his doctorate from the Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Department of Biochemistry in 2024 in his specialization, which is the manufacture of starch and its derivatives. The study was entitled Biochemical Studies on Methods of Starch Decomposition by Commercial Enzymes, where he was able to study ten commercial enzymes used in the production of starch derivatives globally.

He was honored to work with a team of professors specialized in the field of carbohydrates in the Department of Biochemistry .Prof. Dr. Hefnawy T. Mansour  Professor and Head of the Department of Biochemistry - Faculty of Agriculture - Zagazig University and Prof. Dr. Ayman Yahya Al-Khateeb Professor and Head of the Department of Biochemistry - Faculty of Agriculture - Mansoura University and Prof. Lamia Mohamed Mustafa El Maghriby Professor of Biochemistry - Faculty of Agriculture - Zagazig University.