Alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) is known for their relatively low hydrolysis rates and superior emulsion stability compared to Alkenyl succinic anhydride (ASA) due long alkyl chain length lack of exposed lactone rings. However, these characteristics can also hinder its reactivity with cellulose, leading limitations in sizing performance. Therefore, a complementary approach necessary address challenges...

Abstract Octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA) starch is widely used to stabilize emulsions. Nevertheless, the poor compatibility of with hydrophobic groups has restricted performance OSA modification. In this work, potato was pre-treated once or twice (dry heating, acetylation, and acid modification) prior Pre-treatments increased degree substitution (DS), hydrophobicity, hydrophilicity, decreased ...