Degradation and Environmental Impacts of Starch Nanomaterials

The current chapter aims to review the degradation standards, and biodegradability of starch-based nanomaterials (SNMts), as well as their nanotoxicity, and environmental impacts. SNMts are promising biomaterials with potential applications in various fields, such as food engineering, medicine, and textiles, because of their unique properties. However, their degradation, potential toxicity, and environmental impacts are emerging concerns. There is limited research on the potential toxicity of SNMts, but some studies have shown that they can adversely affect living organisms.