Structural localisation of catalytic H2O2 oxidation sites in starch

Onno Broekman; Ciaran W. Lahive; Warner Piersma; Johanna Thomann; André Heeres; Thomas Wielema; Madeleine J. Bussemaker; Jelle Brinksma; Peter Deuss

doi:10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123528

Structural localisation of catalytic H2O2 oxidation sites in starch

Onno Broekman (First author)
, Ciaran W. Lahive
, Warner Piersma
, Johanna Thomann
, André Heeres
, Thomas Wielema
, Madeleine J. Bussemaker
, Jelle Brinksma
, Peter Deuss

Biobased Chemistry & Refinery

University of Groningen, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen, Green Chemical Reaction Engineering
Innovation Hub East Groningen
AVEBE Food Innovation Center
University of Surrey, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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The catalytic oxidation of potato starch by [MnIV2 (μ-O)3(tmtacn)2][H2O](CH3COO)2 (Mncat, with tmtacn =1,4,7-trimethyl-1,4,7-triazacyclononane) with H2O2, was recently introduced as a promising alternative to ubiquitous sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). Here, we report an in-depth investigation into interactions of the catalyst with the starch granule. Pitted starches obtained by pre-treatment with high-frequency ultrasound (HFUS) were shown to result in a uniquely homogeneous oxidation. To study this further, fractionation of oxidised potato starch was done which showed a preference for the oxidation of smaller granules with a higher
relative surface area. This result was corroborated by chemical surface gelatinisation of fractionated granules.
These studies showed that the inside of the granules was oxidised, but that Mncat had a moderate preference for oxidation of the periphery. Together, these results allow for a better understanding of oxidation of starch by Mncat and how it differs from NaOCl oxidation making further optimisation of the process possible.

Original language	English
Article number	123528
Journal	Carbohydrate Polymers
Volume	358
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123528
Publication status	Published - 15 Jun 2025

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Keywords

chemical surface gelatinisation
high-frequency ultrasound
homogeneous catalysis
hydrogen peroxide
mechanical pre-treatmen
starch oxidation

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Clean-Label Starch Modifications: Dry Heat Treatment in Combination with Ion Exchange
Thomann, J., Polhuis, M., Broekman, J. O. P., Heeres, H. J. & Heeres, A., 9 Jan 2026, In: Foods. 15, 2, p. 246 246.
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Clean-Label Starch Modifications: Dry Heat Treatment in Combination with Ion Exchange

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