Benefits and drawbacks of ultrasound-assisted extraction for the recovery of bioactive compounds from marine algae
The increase in life expectancy has led to the appearance of chronic diseases and interest
in healthy aging, in turn promoting a growing interest in bioactive compounds (BCs) and …
in healthy aging, in turn promoting a growing interest in bioactive compounds (BCs) and …
Xanthophylls from the sea: algae as source of bioactive carotenoids
Algae are considered pigment-producing organisms. The function of these compounds in
algae is to carry out photosynthesis. They have a great variety of pigments, which can be …
algae is to carry out photosynthesis. They have a great variety of pigments, which can be …
[HTML][HTML] Biological action mechanisms of fucoxanthin extracted from algae for application in food and cosmetic industries
Background Fucoxanthin is a pigment present in diverse marine organisms such as micro
and macro-algae. The most relevant source of fucoxanthin has been described to be the …
and macro-algae. The most relevant source of fucoxanthin has been described to be the …
Technological advances in the production of carotenoids and their applications–A critical review
Carotenoids are naturally occurring pigments that are widely distributed in algae, fungi,
bacteria, and plants. Carotenoids play a significant role in the food, feed, cosmetic …
bacteria, and plants. Carotenoids play a significant role in the food, feed, cosmetic …
Brown algae as functional food source of fucoxanthin: A review
NAS Din, AS Mohd Alayudin, NS Sofian-Seng… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Fucoxanthin is an algae-specific xanthophyll of aquatic carotenoid. It is prevalent in brown
seaweed because it functions as a light-harvesting complex for algal photosynthesis and …
seaweed because it functions as a light-harvesting complex for algal photosynthesis and …
Macroalgae as a source of valuable antimicrobial compounds: Extraction and applications
In the last few decades, attention on new natural antimicrobial compounds has arisen due to
a change in consumer preferences and the increase in the number of resistant …
a change in consumer preferences and the increase in the number of resistant …
Recent advances in nanoencapsulation of hydrophobic marine bioactives: Bioavailability, safety, and sensory attributes of nano-fortified functional foods
SF Hosseini, L Ramezanzade… - Trends in Food Science & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background There is increasing demand from consumers for more natural foods with
potential health benefits. The marine environment is an abundant source of potentially …
potential health benefits. The marine environment is an abundant source of potentially …
[HTML][HTML] Enhanced photocatalysis and anticancer activity of green hydrothermal synthesized Ag@ TiO2 nanoparticles
D Hariharan, P Thangamuniyandi, AJ Christy… - … of Photochemistry and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Titanium dioxide (TiO 2) nanoparticles (NPs) have been doped with varying
amounts (0.005, 0.010 and 0.015 M) of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) using hydrothermal …
amounts (0.005, 0.010 and 0.015 M) of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) using hydrothermal …
Scientific approaches on extraction, purification and stability for the commercialization of fucoxanthin recovered from brown algae
The scientific community has corroborated the numerous beneficial activities of fucoxanthin,
such as its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer or neuroprotective effects, among …
such as its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer or neuroprotective effects, among …
[HTML][HTML] Optimization and kinetic modeling of ultrasonic-assisted extraction of fucoxanthin from edible brown algae Sargassum fusiforme using green solvents
J Nie, D Chen, J Ye, Y Lu, Z Dai - Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 2021 - Elsevier
The development of green and sustainable extraction technologies for various naturally
active biomaterials is gaining increasing attention due to their environmentally friendly …
active biomaterials is gaining increasing attention due to their environmentally friendly …