Research into plant biopolymers, their structural characteristics and related physicochemical and functional properties is of increasing significance in the modern world. This is particularly true in relation to sustainable agriculture, environmentally friendly processes and new technology requirements and safe products. This unique book reports on the very latest research on plant biopolymer science, from biosynthesis through to applications. It describes specifically developments in the study of the biosynthesis of macromolecules and biopolymer design, going on to model systems such as biopolymer assemblies, interfaces and interphases. Finally, a discussion of multiphasic systems shows how these concepts may be extended to everyday applications. With contributions drawn from the international scientific community, Plant Biopolymer Science: Food and Non-Food Applications provides an overview of the state-of-the-art for a variety of readers, which will include students, researchers and teachers in academia to professionals in industry and government agencies.

Plant Biopolymer Science

Food and Non-food Applications

The Royal Society of Chemistry

Contents

Biosynthesis, 
Biochemical Mechanisms of Synthesis of (1 -> 3),(1 -> 4)β-D-Glucans: Cellulose Synthase with an added Twist? B.R. Urbanowicz, C.J. Rayon, N.C. Carpita, M.A. Tiné and M.S. Buckeridge, 3, 
The Future Prospects for Broadening Soybean Utilization by Altering Glycinin N.C. Nielsen and E. Herman, 13, 
Heterogeneity of Genes Encoding the Low Molecular Weight Glutenin Subunits of Bread Wheat T. Chardot, T. Do, L. Perret and M. Laurière, 24, 
Identification, Cloning and Expression of a Ferulic Acid Esterase from Neurospora crassa V.F. Crepin, C.B. Faulds and I.F. Connerton, 31, 
Biopolymer Design, 
Influence of Polysaccharide Composition on the Structure and Properties of Cellulose-based Composites M.J. Gidley, E. Chanliaud and S. Whitney, 39, 
Attempt to Produce Caffeoylated Arabinoxylans from Feryloylated Arabinoxylans by Microbial Demethylation V. Micard, T. Landazuri, A. Surget, S. Moukha, M. Labat and X. Rouau, 48, 
Enzymatically and Chemically De-esterified Lime Pectins: Physico-chemical Characterisation, Polyelectrolyte Behaviour and Calcium Binding Properties M.-C. Ralet, V. Dronnet and J.-F. Thibault, 55, 
Incorporation of Unsaturated Isoleucine Analogues into Proteins In Vivo T. Michon, F. Barbot and D. Tirrell, 63, 
Binding of Two Lipid Monomers by Plant Lipid Transfer Proteins, LTP1 J.-P. Douliez and D. Marion, 73, 
Topographical Comparisons of Family 13 a-Amylases using Molecular Modelling Techniques G. Paës, G. André and V. Tran, 79, 
Biopolymer Assemblies, 
Glutenin Macropolymer: A Gel Formed by Glutenin Particles C. Don, W. Lichtendonk, J. Plijter and R. Hamer, 91, 
Swelling and Hydration of the Pectin Network of the Tomato Cell Wall A.J. MacDougall and S.G. Ring, 98, 
Self-assembly of Acacia Gum and β-Lactoglobulin in Aqueous Dispersion C. Sanchez, C. Schmitt, G. Mekhloufi, J. Hardy, D. Renard and P. Robert, 111, 
Creation of Biopolymeric Colloidal Carriers Dedicated to Controlled Release Applications D. Renard, P. Robert, L. Lavenant, D. Melcion, Y. Popineau, J. Guéguen, C. Duclairoir, E. Nakache, C. Sanchez and C. Schmitt, 119, 
Interfaces, Interphases, 
Polyelectrolyte–Surfactant Complexes at the Air–Water Interface: Influence of the Polymer Backbone Rigidity D. Langevin, 127, 
Adsorption Layers of β-Casein at the Air/Water Interface: Effect of Guanidine Hydrochloride A. Aschi, A. Gharbi, P. Calmettes, M. Daoud, V. Aguié-Béghin and R. Douillard, 145, 
Adsorption and Rheological Behaviour of Biopolymers at Liquid Interfaces R. Miller, V. Fainerman, M. O'Neill, J. Krägel and A. Makievski, 153, 
Dynamic Surface Tension and Surface Dilational Properties of an Amphiphilic Polysaccharide S. Guillot, D. Guibert and M.A.V. Axelos, 166, 
Polymerization of Coniferyl Alcohol (Monomer of Lignins) at the Air/Water Interface B. Cathala, V. Aguié-Béghin, R. Douillard and B. Monties, 173, 
Multiphasic Systems, 
Emulsion-stabilizing Properties of Depolymerised Pectin: Effects of pH, Oil Type and Calcium Ions M. Akhtar, E. Dickinson, J. Mazoyer and V. Langendorff, 181, 
Mixed Biopolymer Gels of κ-Carrageenan and Soy Protein R.I. Baeza, D.J. Carp, P. Martelli and A.M.R. Pilosof, 190, 
The Properties of v/l-Carrageenan: Implications for the Gelling Mechanism of l-Carrageenan F. van de Velde, H.S. Rollema and R.H. Tromp, 201, 
Films and Foams of Sparkling Wines M. Vignes-Adler and B. Robillard, 212, 
Structure–Texture Relationships of Starch in Bread S. Hug-Iten, F. Escher and B. Conde-Petit, 226, 
Behaviour of Amylose and Amylopectin Films P. Forssell, R. Partanen, A. Buleon, I. Farhat and P. Myllärinen, 235, 
Gel Formation by Soy Glycinin in Bulk and at Interfaces T. van Vliet, A. Martin, M. Renkema and M. Bos, 241, 
Interactions between Cellulose and Plasticized Wheat Starch – Properties of Biodegradable Multiphase Systems L. Avérous, 253, 
Proteins Films: Microstructural Aspects and Interaction with Water C. Mangavel, N. Rossignol, A. Gerbanowski, J. Barbot, Y. Popineau and J. Guéguen, 260, 
Pea: An Interesting Crop for Packaging Applications J.J.G. van Soest, D. Lewin, H. Dumont and F.H.J. Kappen, 267, 
In Situ Study of the Changes in Starch and Gluten during Heating of Dough using Attenuated-total-reflectance Fourier-transform-infrared (ATR-FTIR) O. Sevenou, S.E. Hill, I.A. Farhat and J.R. Mitchell, 275, 
Effect of D2 on the Rheological Behaviour of Wheat Gluten J. Lefebvre, Y. Popineau and G. Deshayes, 284, 
The Influence of the Thickness on the Functional Properties of Cassava Starch Edible Films N.M. Vicentini, P.J.A. Sobral and M.P. Cereda, 291, 
Subject Index, 301,