Development and mechanistic studies of core-shell hybrid nanoparticles based on modified EcoSphere starch-based nanoparticles

加拿大公司EcoSynthetix Inc.已经开发出一种独特的淀粉基纳米颗粒，由可再生资源制成，称为生态圈。它作为粘结剂在世界范围内得到了广泛的商业应用，与传统的淀粉聚合物相比，它具有优越的性能，部分取代了由不可再生的石油聚合物制成的传统粘结剂。最近，一种改进的生态球体(ECP)被开发出来，使其能够与其他材料共聚。这种新的ECP颗粒允许对其属性进行修改和定制，以满足特定需求，这可能会带来重要的替代市场机会。作为种子聚合物，ECP能够结合不同的单体以赋予特定的性能，这将使它们在广泛的应用中得到使用。

EcoSynthetix Inc., a Canadian company, has developed a unique starch-based nanoparticle made from renewable resources called EcoSphere. It has worldwide commercial use as a binder where it partially replaces conventional binders made from non-renewable petroleum-based polymers due to its advantageous properties compared to traditional starch polymers. Recently, a modified version of EcoSphere (ECP) has been developed to enable its copolymerization with other materials. This new ECP particle allows for the modification and tailoring of its properties to meet specific needs, which could potentially lead to significant alternative market opportunities. Used as a seed polymer, the ability for ECP to incorporate different monomers in order to impart specific properties would enable their use in a wide range of applications.