Finnish researchers have utilized potato starch as a filler in the paper production industry to replace some common minerals. The results indicate that this approach reduces the weight of the paper while enhancing print quality.
Meanwhile, the paper remains biodegradable. Currently, researchers are exploring solutions to lower the production costs of potato starch fillers.
Potato starch can also be used in the production of synthetic plastics and the paint industry; however, the production costs are still too high. Therefore, it is essential to find solutions to reduce costs by optimizing the production process. Paper that incorporates starch as a filler reflects colors better and is easier to print, resulting in a higher gloss finish.
