Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities (EJPAU) founded by all Polish Agriculture Universities presents original papers and review articles relevant to all aspects of agricultural sciences. It is target for persons working both in science and industry,regulatory agencies or teaching in agricultural sector. Covered by IFIS Publishing (Food Science and Technology Abstracts), ELSEVIER Science - Food Science and Technology Program, CAS USA (Chemical Abstracts), CABI Publishing UK and ALPSP (Association of Learned and Professional Society Publisher - full membership). Presented in the Master List of Thomson ISI.
2003
Volume 6
Issue 1
Topic:
Food Science and Technology
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Juszczak L. 2003. SURFACE OF TRITICALE STARCH GRANULES - NC-AFM OBSERVATIONS, EJPAU 6(1), #08.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume6/issue1/food/abs-08.html

SURFACE OF TRITICALE STARCH GRANULES - NC-AFM OBSERVATIONS

Lesław Juszczak

 

ABSTRACT



NC-AFM (non contact atomic force microscopy) was used to observe the surface of triticale starch granules. The method allows to obtain micro-images of high resolution with no sample pretreatment. Surface structures and protrusions or pores found on the surface of triticale starch granules had a broad range of diameters. The existence of flat, smooth regions on the starch granules, with no visible structures, pores or protrusions, was confirmed.

Key words: triticale starch, granule surface, atomic force microscopy.