Victoria Guadalupe Graciano-de la cruz

Ms. Victoria Guadalupe Graciano-de la cruz

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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15 January 2026 in Starch - Stärke
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VCVictoria Guadalupe Graciano-de la cruz
Victoria Guadalupe Graciano-de la cruz
Walfred Rosas-FloresWalfred Rosas-Flores
Walfred Rosas-Flores
RMRoberto Yañez- Macias
Roberto Yañez- Macias
JRJavier Gudiño Rivera
Javier Gudiño Rivera
AHADÁN HERRERA
ADÁN HERRERA
HFHeidi Fonseca-Florido
Heidi Fonseca-Florido

24 October 2025 in Sustainability
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VCVictoria Guadalupe Graciano-de la cruz
Victoria Guadalupe Graciano-de la cruz
BMBlanca E. Morales-Contreras
Blanca E. Morales-Contreras
LNLucila Concepción Núñez-Bretón
Lucila Concepción Núñez-Bretón
HFHeidi Fonseca-Florido
Heidi Fonseca-Florido
JMJuliana Morales-Castro
Juliana Morales-Castro
Walfred Rosas-FloresWalfred Rosas-Flores
Walfred Rosas-Flores
This study examines the potential use of rejected and discarded grains from the common bean industry as a starch source for producing plasticized films with glycerol. The observed morphological characteristics of starch granules from discarded grains were diverse, with round, oval, and kidney-like shapes and sizes ranging from 7 to 34 µm. We determined the pasting profile: the pasting temperature (GT) fell between 72 °C and 74 °C, while the peak viscosity (Pv) demonstrated a significant rise at 10% and 15% starch concentrations. To better understand pasting behavior, mathematical modeling was employed to predict Pv behavior, with an R2 value of 0.98. All film formulations were successful, yielding transparent, homogeneous, odorless, flexible films with smooth surfaces. Scanning electron microscopy analysis of the films revealed a flawless surface devoid of fissures, cracks, and pores, displaying a rough texture with a consistent structure and some starch granules resembling empty sacks due to amylose and amylopectin leaching. The highest tensile strength was observed with 6% starch and 1.5 mL of glycerol and the lowest with 4.5% starch and 3.9 mL of glycerol. The findings suggest that starch derived from discarded grains from the bean industry has unique characteristics and properties, making it a promising alternative source for intelligent packaging development.